TB175Black Gate Closer

Context: I’ve had this exact gate closer previously installed back in 2019 and replacing it for the first time after 6 years. The original one still worked fine but lost some of its soft closing feature about a month ago. The gate closer is rated for a max 125 lb door. However, my gate/door is in the range of 300-400 lbs (if not more) and it works like butter once it’s dialed in. Would it be wise to have a second one installed at the top to compensate for the weight? Yes. Am I going to though? NO! The original one lasted 6 years and I didn’t necessarily HAVE to replace it. I’m satisfied with the durability of it and certain this gate closer would have lasted many more years if it’s installed on a gate it’s rated for. Considering it’s lasted this long on a door that’s 3x over the weight limit, I think it’s worth every penny! It’s sleek, compact and looks great compared to other options out there. As for the installation/instructions, it is very straightforward and simple. However, the unit only comes with self tapping screws made for metal. If you’re installing this on wood, I’d recommend using wood screws. I saw a few reviews of people saying it doesn’t work well, it fell off, it’s not durable etc. and leaving a low review. All I can say is it’s a skill issue. Just make sure to use the proper hardware for your application and take the time to really dial it in. If I can abuse it with my heavy door then you’ll be fine. All around great product!

The Lockey USA Gate Closer is a fabulous product. Feels, looks and weighs-in heavy-duty and its functionality match its looks. Our aluminum side entry gates already had strong spring auto-closing (read: slamming) hinges and after weeks searching I have found slowwww-closing nirvana. These completely and micrometrically eliminate the every-day slamming of our doors by service personnel. Direct drilling and fastening onto the aluminum posts provided solid installation and the Lockey’s perform admirably. We installed two of the Lockey Gate Closers - one in each gate left and right openings. Including reading through the instructions (not the best) and the installation, the first Lockey took about 40 minutes for complete install — including the fine tuning of the pressure shock’s closing to match our spring hinges and actually lock the gate shut. The 2nd unit took 15 min to install, was a breeze. The very wide range of tweaking you can accomplish with the gas shock should satisfy any gate requirements whether they be very strong push to seal the gate shut or, if you don’t have a lock, a very slow and quite close to shut the gate very gently. The Good > Works fantastically and can be tweaked to virtually any required closing speed and force > Heavy-duty looks, feel and weight; Heavy-duty functionality > Very fast and easy installation provided you read the instructions to avoid unsightly hole drilling > At just over $40 each, they are a bargain. Even if corroding after 2 or 3 years (read below), I will replace with the same units The Bad > Instructions are lacking with pictures that are almost undecipherable > Maybe - These units are entirely made in power-coated steel and we are directly by the ocean. Time will tell how they hold up

It has a strong spring and strong damping, so it works well in the wind. It can be adjusted with a strong kick for stubborn latches, or very soft for light latches. The base plate mounts close to the edge, so you really need to drive screws in at an angle to get the meat of the post. The second row of screws falls right in the crack if you have a 2x hinge post, so again, substitute some long screws driven at an angle. Instructions are not that great, but it is pretty simple. It just needs to be aligned with the hinge and the gate should be flush to the hinge post, or close enough for a few washers to make up.

I read the previous reviews and was weary of this product, BUT it was easy to install and, as of 3-4 days, works perfectly. This is IF you are looking for a self-closing gate mechanism that also soft closes. It also has a hold-open function at 90 degrees. YES, the instructions are fairly crummy, and my box that the product came in was literally ripped open. Despite that, I have yet to find a well built product like this that functions as needed (self-close AND soft close) that wasn't $200. Note: just measure 8.75 inches and install the little gate holding mechanism, and then install the arm like 2-3 mms into your post and it should work fine. I was even able to tweak BOTH the soft-close and self-close speeds. As someone who reads a lot of reviews before purchasing, I thought it was worth writing this one so others are able to successfully buy this product. That said, Amazon should maybe get the reseller to clean up their packaging issues.

DO NOT BUY IF YOU VALUE YOUR FENCE/GATE Instructions were incorrect. Inadequate. Misleading. Not in proper English. This is obviously a foreign made product. If you do not mind drilling multiple holes and still not having it work as promised then buy this product. Otherwise go with a simple spring closer. I am so disgusted that my beautiful fence and gates with the expensive powder coating have been compromised by trying to install this product which has the look I want. To let you know. I work in construction. I know how to follow instructions and to properly install items. I had my fence company come out and they couldn’t get it to work. And I had a carpenter look at it and he was perplexed. All of them said the instructions were cheap and inadequate. The instructions are nothing but a 8x10 piece of paper that was copied over and over. So disgusting. It still doesn’t work. Going to work with Amazon to get a refund and have my fence company repair the holes trying to install these closers. Hey Lockey….. have someone spend an hour and put together good and correct instructions with actual photos. Or reference an installation video. Even if it takes more than a single sheet of paper and you have to use color and photos. Gees