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Tie Tools for Preformed Chainlink Ties

Thursday, December 17th, 2009
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Preformed Twist Tie Tool

With the ever growing selection and styles of preformed ties on today’s market getting the right tie tool can be a challenge.  By answering a few simple questions you can be assured that you are making the correct choice for your needs.

  1. What is your mesh size? Our tie tools are for 2 inch mesh
  2. What is the gauge of your fabric (aka chainlink / chain link)? 9 gauge, 11 gauge or 6 gauge
  3. Does my pre-formed tie grab a single strand/picket of my fabric? Ours works with a single strand
9 Gauge Twist Tie Tool

9 Gauge Twist Tie Tool

We have all been there before.  You are on the jobsite and after days of hard labor your posts are set, everything is framed and your men are ready to start tying the fabric with preformed ties. Only to discover that the wrong tool has been purchased and production must stop until the right tool is obtained.


Not only will there likely be next day air shipping costs involved there is the cost of going back in one or two days to finish the job. Not to mention how you look to your customer or crew.

11 Gauge Twist Tie Tool

11 Gauge Twist Tie Tool

In most cases if a tool is lost or broken a contractor can send someone to the local hardware or fence supply to purchase another. Unfortunately this is not the case when using preformed ties as the tool must be purchased from the company that manufactures the preformed ties. Which in almost all cases involves stopping production and a call to order a tool with next day shipping costs.

6 Gauge Twist Tie Tool

6 Gauge Twist Tie Tool

In steps TieTools.com , where providing the highest quality tools is our priority.  The right tool the first time, every time.*  With online ordering, prompt shipping and sensible pricing, we are sure you will order all of your tie tools from us.


Other names for these types of ties are as follows:

  1. preformed ties
  2. prison ties
  3. military ties
  4. security ties
  5. spin ties
  6. power fastened ties

*Note – Our tools are not meant to be used with ties that cover 2 diamonds, mini mesh fabric or welded wire fabric

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What’s the difference between the Lokk Latch models?

Monday, September 14th, 2009
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There are 3 models of the Lokk Latch line of lockable gravity latches.  Actually there are 4 if you consider the Lokk Latch Round a separate model (it is really a part of the Residential Series 2 line).  The 3 models are the Residential Lokk Latch Series 2, Heavy Duty Lokk Latch Deluxe and the Commercial Lokk Latch Pro Self Locking.  With all of these models, which one is the best for my gate?  To answer that question lets first examine each latch individually.

Residential Lokk Latch Series 2

Lokk-Latch S2 Kit with EAK - LLAABThe Lokk Latch Series 2 is meant for light weight residential gates. The latch is available with or without an external access kit (EAK or we call it “the button”). This is an excellent latch that has a certain feature set which lends itself best to specific situations since the EAK and the main latch body lock independently.  This allows a gate that swings INTO the yard to have what we call “free exit”.  In other words the EAK is locked so someone on the outside of the fence can not open the gate but someone on the inside can open the gate without a key. The downside is that if the main part of the latch is locked (the part on the inside) you can NOT unlock it from the EAK .

Heavy Duty Lokk Latch Deluxe

Lokk-Latch Deluxe with EAK no gateThe Lokk Latch Deluxe is a heavy duty latch meant for meduim weight residential and industrial gates.  The Deluxe comes with the EAK and can be locked or unlocked from either side of the fence (much like a house door).  Not only is this latch heavy duty, it’s 6 pin keyway can be re-keyed to match 90 percent of the house door knobs on the market.

Commercial Lokk Latch Pro Self-Locking

Lokk-Latch PRO-SL on wood LLP1SThe Commercial Lokk Latch Pro Self-Locking is a heavy duty gravity latch that has a very special feature.  Like the Deluxe it comes with the EAK, but unlike the Deluxe it locks every time the gate latches.  In other words, you have to use the key to open this latch everytime. This works well for storage areas that you need to be sure remain locked.

Residential Lokk Latch for Round Posts

Lokk-Latch RoundLike I mentioned above this latch operates like the Residential Lokk Latch Series 2.  The only difference is it can be attached to round posts ( chain link ) .

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Latch-Attach Flat Wall Latch Mounting System

Monday, June 29th, 2009
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There are 2 basic methods to install a gate on a column:

1. The way you have to :-(

You don’t want to install the gate this way because the customer questions, “Why is the fence centered on my columns but the gate is not?” Your answer is the hardware has to be installed on a squared corner it will not work on a flat surface.

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2. The way you want to :-)

Now this is what the customer is looking for and we all know a happy customer is a quick paying customer.  With our new Latch-Attach this is exactly what you get.  Used in conjunction with the Magna Latch and Multi-Fit Hinges you have a winning combination.

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The quick and easy way to attach your Magna-Latch to a flat surface, wall or pillar.

Features:

  • All Aluminum Construction
  • Tough Powder Coated Finish
  • One-Way Security Screws to Deter Theft

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Improvements made to the Lokk Latch Deluxe ensure easier installation.

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
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It Just Keeps Getting Better

A picture of the Lokk Latch Deluxe showing the horizontal and vertical adjustment.


A picture of the Lokk Latch Deluxe showing the horizontal and vertical adjustment.

This article illustrates one reason I am proud to be a stocking D&D Technologies dealer.  Back in 2007 the Lokk Latch Deluxe was unveiled as a replacement to the Lokk Latch Pro ( you can still purchase the Pro but it is a self-locking model ). The Deluxe matches the Pro feature for feature and has these added benefits:

 

  • Vertical and Horizontal adjustment ( even after the latch is installed )
  • A polymer push rod for easier fitting ( the polymer cuts easier than the old metal rod )
  • Now fits up to a 6″ thick post
  • Fitting jig ensures proper alignment of the hole for the push rod
  • One model works with ornamental ( square metal ), vinyl and wooden gates

With all of these added benefits and lower price we jumped on the bandwagon immediately.  Now D&D has improved upon an already great product by reducing the installation time in half by adding the following features & improvements:

Lokk Latch Deluxe Improvements

  1. 2 different sized push rods included.  Each scored with the sizes in 1/2 inch increments.
  2. Easy to follow graphic instructions
  3. The push rod now inserts 3/8″ into the latch body instead of the old 3/16″
  4. The new alignment guides ensure the latch body and the external access kit are centered in the pushrod hole.
  5. The fitting jig now helps keep you from cutting the push rod too short.

With these improvements the Lokk Latch Deluxe is cemented firmly on our top sellers list, and for good reason :-)

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What Should I Use to Lubricate my Gate Hardware?

Thursday, May 15th, 2008
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My son at age 5 is removing a Lokk Latch from the sample.All of us, to a certain degree, have the home improvement gene.  Every Spring we grab our tool belts, load them up with screws, glues, and tools and proceed on our handyman march. Our spouses cringe and hide their wallets as we head out the door for a “couple of things” at the local hardware store. No squeaky hinge or blown light bulb has a chance. I know my 9 year old son has this gene because he has taken the screw driver and over-tightened every electrical socket and light switch in the house.  I can tell they are over-tightened because they all have that tell tale crack down the middle.

 

When you get to the outside of your house and come to the gate on your fence, you may be compelled to lubricate your Magna Latch and Tru Close Hinges to ensure the effortless opening and closing of your gate.  But wait just one moment, did you realize that your favorite lubricant may be doing more harm than good?  The problem is that petroleum based lubricants, like WD40 and others, will react with the polymers in the Magna Latch and Tru Close Hinges.  This is why if you use a petroleum based lubricant on a product made by D&D Technologies (Magna Latch, Lokk Latch, Tru Close, Z-Lokk, etc.) it voids the warranty.

Lock Saver is safe to use on your Magna Latch and Tru Close hinges.So what do we use?  There is a product called Lock Saver that is not petroleum based, dries quickly, does not freeze and is recommended by D&D for use on all of their products.  It is environmentally safe and is also designed to be used on your household door knobs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a picture I came across of my son Nate hauling some D&D hardware around on his John Deere tricycle.

This is a picture of my son hauling D&D hardware with his John Deere tricycle.

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