How to Install Round Post Gate Hinges
Step 1: Prepare the Post
Check that your round wood post or round metal post is stable and set plumb. A solid base prevents sag and misalignment later.
Step 2: Choose Your Mounting Method
- Weld a flat plate to the post for maximum strength on heavy-duty gates.
- Use a round post bracket if welding isn’t an option—clean and removable.
- Or, fit a custom plate with bolts contoured to the pipe for flexible, medium-duty setups.
Step 3: Position the Hinges
Mark the top, middle, and bottom hinge locations. Keep spacing consistent—about 7–10 inches from the top and bottom edges, with an optional middle hinge for heavier gates.
Step 4: Secure and Align
Attach hinges carefully, making sure they line up flush with the gate frame. Misalignment here causes sag later.
Step 5: Adjust for Performance
Use the built-in tension system to fine-tune self-closing speed and swing until the gate operates smoothly.
How to Measure Gate Hinges
Choosing the correct hinge count and spacing ensures performance:
By Height
- ≤60” → 2 hinges
- 60–90” → 3 hinges
- 90–120” → 4 hinges
By Weight
- ≤150 lbs → 2 hinges
- 150–330 lbs → 3 hinges
- 260–440 lbs → 4 hinges
General rule: one hinge for every 7–11 inches of gate height. Add a middle hinge for heavy-duty gates.
Where Are the Proper Gate Hinge Positions?
Each hinge comes labeled for top and bottom placement. Following these markings ensures tension systems operate correctly and adjustment is straightforward. Installing hinges upside down or mixed with other brands compromises performance and voids compliance.
Bridging the Square to Round Post Design
While heavy-duty hinges are often specified for square posts, the same reliability can be achieved on round posts with the right hardware and technique. Waterson round post gate hinges are designed to transition seamlessly between square and round applications, with these performance-driven features:
- Stainless Steel: Premium SS304/316 for corrosion resistance in harsh outdoor conditions.
- Fire Rated: Certified up to 3 hours for UL-listed applications.
- Adjustable Tension: Numerical panel for precise spring control.
- Optional Hold-Open: Dual function as hinge + closer with optional hold-open.
- Cycle Durability: ANSI/BHMA A156.17 Grade 1; tested to 1,000,000 cycles.
- Longevity Warranty: Proven durability in coastal, high-salt environments.
- ADA Compliance: Meets force (<5 lb), closing speed, and clearance standards.
- Heavy Duty: Supports 260+ lbs and gates 6–8 ft high with 3–4 hinge sets.
- PVD Finishes: Available in Satin Stainless Steel, Flat Black, Satin Brass, and Dark Satin Bronze.
Whether you’re specifying for a security gate, agricultural fence, or public-access barrier, these hinges provide the same alignment and closing precision expected in square-post installations—now adapted for round-post designs.
Waterson Round Post Gate Hinges Common Applications
- Residential fencing round post gate hinges
- Residential garden round post gate hinges
- Commercial perimeter round post gate hinges
- Agricultural enclosure round post gate hinges
- Security barrier round post gate hinges
- Public facility round post gate hinges
- Black round post gate hinges
- Silver round post gate hinges
- Gold round post gate hinges
- Bronze round post gate hinges