Ensure your gate closes each and every time by installing a gate closer or for new gates a gate closer/hinge combination. Most gate closers offer an adjustable closing speed.

The Locinox Mammoth and Tiger are both closer/hinge sets that will work well on new gate installations. The weight range for these hinge/closer sets is 165 to 440 pounds.

The Samson-2, Lion and Verticlose gate closers, also Mfg. by Locinox, will work on swing gates weighing from 165 to 330 pounds.

Nationwide offers the TB Series and Shotgun gate closers for gates weighing 75 to 250 pounds.