Push to close and pull up on the latch arm to open these padlockable latches. They are self-latching, meaning that a catch grabs and holds the strike plate to keep doors shut. All of these latches are reversible for left or right-hand mounting. The arm has a hole to add a pull cord or chain.

Fasten surface-mounted latches to the front of the gate and post, so the two pieces are parallel. Latches with 90° bolt are for gates that overlap the post when closed. Latches with straight bolt are for gates that close flush with the post.

Mount latches with a fixed bolt directly to the gate. These latches are quick to install and require less mounting space than adjustable-bolt latches, but are difficult to adjust once installed. Latches with an adjustable bolt have multiple mounting holes for the bolt, so you can change its alignment without moving the whole latch. Adjustable latches with a button are the easiest to adjust—depress a button to move the bolt instead of unscrewing it from the mounting plate.

The smooth finish on powder-coated steel latches protects the underlying steel from rust in wet environments. If the coating is chipped or scratched, the steel will rust.

Stainless steel latches are the most corrosion-resistant, and will hold up to water and chemicals.

Attach pull cords to a hole on the arm to open an unlocked gate from either side of the fence.