Heavy-Duty Malleable Iron Drop Fork Latch
Designed for residential, commercial and industrial chain-link swing gates that require a durable, lockable closing solution. The drop-fork arm lowers over the latch post to hold the gate closed and can be lifted manually from either side of the gate.
Malleable iron with hot-dip galvanized protection
- Heavy-duty malleable iron latch body
- Hot-dip galvanized finish for outdoor rust and corrosion protection
- Integrated padlock hole for added gate security
- Complete bolt-on assembly for straightforward installation
- Available in three gate-frame and gate-post OD combinations
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Gate Type | Chain-link swing gates |
| Gate Frame × Gate Post OD | 1-3/8 in × 1-7/8 in; 1-3/8 in × 2-3/8 in; or 1-7/8 in × 2-7/8 in |
| Latch Body Material | Malleable iron |
| Surface Finish | Hot-dip galvanized |
| Latch Action | Manual drop-fork operation |
| Access | Fork arm can be lifted from either side of the gate |
| Mounting Method | Bolt-on |
| Locking Provision | Integrated padlock hole; padlock not included |
| Included Components | Drop fork latch, gate-frame clamp plates, mounting bolts and nuts |
Choose the correct size
Select the latch according to the actual outside diameter of both the gate frame and gate post:
- 1-3/8 in gate frame × 1-7/8 in gate post
- 1-3/8 in gate frame × 2-3/8 in gate post
- 1-7/8 in gate frame × 2-7/8 in gate post
Measure before ordering. Pipe nominal size and actual outside diameter may differ. Padlock is not included.
For project quantities, custom requirements or technical questions, request a quote before ordering.











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