TruClose Heavy Duty Spring Hinge for Wood & Vinyl Gates

Adjustable self-closing gate hinge for heavy or high traffic gates. Though designed for use on wood and vinyl gates, can also be used on metal gates. Made from glass-fiber reinforced polymer (UV stabilized). These heavy duty spring hinges will not rust and never need lubrication. Internal stainless steel torsion spring. No visible fasteners once included screw cover plates are installed. Spring tension is incrementally adjustable with a screwdriver. Self-closes heavy gates up to 154 lb per pair of hinges. Weight rating is based on gate maximum size of 6' high by 4' wide Requires twelve #12 pan head screws per pair of hinges (not included). These TruClose gate hinges have been independently tested to comply with strict safety standards, especially those relating to stringent swimming pool safety codes (always check with your building department for your local building code requirements). With Alignment Legs: Measures approx 5" tall by 5" wide. Alignment legs fix the gap between the post and gate at 13/16" Legs are 1-1/16" in depth and are attached at right angles to the hinge leaves. Without Alignment Legs: Measures 5" tall by 5" wide. Has no alignment legs so the gap is variable from 11/32" - 1". Ideal gap is 3/4".