Choosing the best digital lock for your metal gate

Metal gates are not cheap, so you definitely do not want to choose a low-quality digital lock that will not enhance either the look or security of your gate.

Whether your metal gate is in a domestic or commercial setting, the 3000 Series of digital locks from Borg Locks offers a wide range of digital locks to choose from, which will match the look of your metal gate as well as give you peace of mind when it comes to keeping your valuables safe.

And best of all, they come in our Marine Grade Pro finish as standard, so you know they can handle anything the weather throws at them!

So, here’s our comprehensive guide on which digital locks you can choose from Borg Locks depending on your metal gate, how you want to use the gate, and the lock to function.

 

Metal gate Keypads North Reading


Digital locks for small spaces:

BL3030 – this mini gate lock was created for metal gates with limited space in mind. It has a smaller keypad compared to other metal gate locks and can be retrofitted to most metal gates. Additionally, it has back-to-back keypads with a knob turn on each side so it offers a high degree of security as a code has to be input each time the gate is used. It also comes with a concealed on-the-gate code change functionality as we have fitted our Easicode Pro as standard.

 

BL3080 – another of our mini gate locks, this lock has a keypad on one side (also with Easicode Pro as standard) and a reversible push/pull pad built into the unit allowing a quick exit from the site.

There is also an optional adaptor plate kit (part no. S331) designed to change the fixing points of the BL3030 and BL3080 gate locks from 122mm to 140mm centers, to allow for retrofitting on existing lock setups.

Digital locks for metal box section gates:

BL3100 – this lock combines a specially designed lock case with a Marine Grade Pro knob turn keypad and Easicode Pro as standard. The knob on the outside is also anti-climb and the inside of the lock has a holdback pad handle with an optional holdback, so the gate can be left open for a period of time if required.

BL3100 DKO – all of the features of the BL3100, this digital lock has a key override built into the locking assembly, allowing the lock to be opened with a key instead of the code. It also offers a deadbolt function as standard which locks out keypad operation when engaged.

BL3130 –  a specially designed lock case combined with back-to-back marine grade knob turn keypads. Each keypad has an anti-climb knob turn with separate Easicode Pro coding chambers, so for extra security, two codes are required to enter and exit the gate.

BL3130 DKO – all the features of the BL3130, this digital lock also has a key override built into the locking assembly, allowing the lock to be opened with a key instead of the code. It also offers a deadbolt function as standard (which locks out keypad operation when engaged.

BL3400 – this digital lock is fitted with a free-turning lever handle, which will not engage until the correct code is entered onto the keypad. The anti-climb lock case also comes with a fully adjustable and reversible latch bolt, allowing it to be fitted onto metal box sections of several thicknesses, as well as left- or right-hand gates. Easicode Pro Keypads are fitted as standard.

BL3400 DKO – with all the features of the BL3400, this digital lock also has a key override built into the locking assembly, allowing the lock to be opened with a key instead of the code. It also offers a deadbolt function as standard, which locks out keypad operation when engaged.

BL3430 – a specially designed anti-climb lock case is combined with back-to-back marine grade keypads with free turning lever handles. Each keypad separates Easicode Pro coding chambers, so for extra security, two different codes are required to enter and exit the gate.

BL3430 DKO – with all the features of the BL3430, this digital lock also has a key override built into the locking assembly, allowing the lock to be opened with a key instead of the code. It also offers a deadbolt function as standard which locks out keypad operation when engaged.


A final word on choosing digital locks for metal gates

As you can see, we’ve put a lot of thought into the designs and manufacturing of our digital locks for metal gates, trying to offer a solution for a wide variety of applications, gate sizes, and uses.

The locks we have mentioned here have been designed to suit box section metal gates between 30-60mm as standard, and each lock is supplied with a fully adjustable latch bolt. An extension bolt is available to suit profiles up to 120mm.

We want you to be totally happy with the Borg Lock you choose and we hope this guide to choosing a lock for your metal gate has been of use.

Location: North Reading, MA 01864, USA

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