Fork Latch Assembly – Malleable Iron

This assembly includes a fork and hanger that are connected by carriage and U-bolts to the frame of a gate. When connected to a gate’s frame the fork can be dropped down over the gate post preventing it from swinging open or closed. The fork and hanger are also formatted to allow a padlock or other similar locking system to be applied, keeping the gate from being opened or closed by locking the fork from swinging up.

Malleable iron products are made for heavier duty situations with a more robust design. Unlike typical pressed steel products that can be shaped or bent by application of intense pressure, malleable iron products are designed for durability and strength, offering thicker castings and a more rigid construction. They are given a zinc based galvanization coating that renders them resistant to rust and corrosion as well as all but the most severe of temperature and weather conditions.