Strike plate damaging brass latch

[keysman]

[quote="jerryo]Good points, thanks. It's the closing of the door that it the issue though, as the brass slams against the steel plate. I'd love to put a mag-lok there as it would lend itself to the situation, but it's just the cost involved. I thought about the possibility of a shear lock on the side rather than the top, but it's still down to money.[/quote]


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[gswimfrk]

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I doubt the metal incompatibility is a problem, rather the gate itself may be a problem.

My family has a multifamily complex in which I am in charge of security for, In Texas when it rains, or the sun dries the soil up, the gates tend to have latching problems, as the gate itself and strike post become misaligned or too close. This has caused the latch unit of the cylindrical lever set to become severely worn from the heavy usage and scraping of the brass by the steel.

I have noticed that you have stated that the door closes smoothly but the gate may shift often especially when it is anchored in sod.

Ultimately, if it is a door closing too hard problem A) Install a Grade I door closer, B) Install rubber shock absorbers on the door.

[Evan]

I doubt the metal incompatibility is a problem, rather the gate itself may be a problem.

My family has a multifamily complex in which I am in charge of security for, In Texas when it rains, or the sun dries the soil up, the gates tend to have latching problems, as the gate itself and strike post become misaligned or too close. This has caused the latch unit of the cylindrical lever set to become severely worn from the heavy usage and scraping of the brass by the steel.

I have noticed that you have stated that the door closes smoothly but the gate may shift often especially when it is anchored in sod.

Sounds like inadequate structure on the gate if rain and sun cycles make it shift that much...

Larger and deeper footings to support the gate door frame on both sides are required...

~~ Evan

[keysman]

Sounds like inadequate structure on the gate if rain and sun cycles make it shift that much...

Larger and deeper footings to support the gate door frame on both sides are required...

~~ Evan

Agree 100%

[Raymond]

Can we at least see a photo of the lock latch that is failing so often? It may simply need proper lubrication. But, you most likely need a heavier design to withstand the heavy traffic flow.

Most importantly you need to adjust the door closer to eliminate slamming.