CFC Gate Hardware & Access Control

Question 1

What type of hinge is most commonly specified for heavy commercial swing gates requiring post-installation adjustment?

Accepted Answer

Weld-on adjustable hinge

Answer

Butt hinge

Answer

Piano hinge

Answer

Butterfly hinge

Question 2

Which latch type offers the greatest security for a single swing gate by allowing locking from both sides of the fence?

Accepted Answer

Padlock-compatible double-sided latch

Answer

Spring latch

Answer

Gravity latch

Answer

Magnetic catch

Question 3

What is 'gate sag,' and which component is typically installed to prevent it?

Accepted Answer

Gate dropping at the latch end; an anti-sag kit or tension rod

Answer

Gate closing too fast; a hydraulic closer

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Gate not sealing at the bottom; a bottom sweep seal

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Gate swinging too freely; a gate stop

Question 4

For a double swing gate system, what component ensures the two gate leaves close in the correct sequence?

Accepted Answer

Gate coordinator

Answer

Gate stop

Answer

Automatic surface closer

Answer

Dead bolt strike

Question 5

What is the primary function of a gate stop installed on a swing gate?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the gate from opening too wide and to protect hinges from over-extension

Answer

To hold the gate in the fully open position only

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To slow the gate as it approaches the closed position

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To anchor the gate post in concrete

Question 6

Which material is most appropriate for gate hinges on a vinyl privacy fence installed in a coastal saltwater environment?

Accepted Answer

316 stainless steel or powder-coated aluminum

Answer

Standard carbon steel

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Zinc-plated steel

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Cast iron

Question 7

What is the minimum recommended number of hinges for a residential swing gate that is 4 feet wide and 6 feet tall?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

1

Answer

3

Answer

4