Pedestrian Gate Setout

When planning for pedestrian gates, it's important to accurately determine the space needed between posts to ensure smooth operation and proper alignment with your chosen hardware.

This guide will help you understand the spacing requirements based on different hardware setups, ensuring your gate functions perfectly for years to come.

Factors to consider: 

1. Gate Width: The width of the pedestrian gate itself is the primary factor. If your gate width is different to the width pictured below, you will need to adjust the opening dimension between posts (by adding the hinge and latch gap to your gate width).

2. Hinge Type: Different hinges require different clearances. In the diagrams below, we will consider the Atlantic MultiFit Soft Close Hinges, but as a general rule:

   Atlantic MultiFit Soft Close Hinges: require a 10mm clearance (which allows them to be mounted hard against the alignment legs on the gate frame and post, then slid to the middle point of the horizontal adjustment leaving a 10mm clearance.
   
   D&D TruClose Heavy Duty Hinges: require a 20mm clearance.
   
   D&D Mini Multi Adjust hinges: require a 28mm clearance (which allows them to be mounted hard against the alignment legs on the gate frame and post, then slid to the middle point of the horizontal adjustment.

3. Posts: Posts will be required on either side of the gate in most scenarios, unless you are planning on hinging the gate directly off the wall. For a balanced and consistent look, we recommend a post on either side to hinge off/latch to.

Please refer to the diagram below for ideal gate setouts with your chosen hardware when using Atlantic MultiFit Soft Close Hinges.