Overview
Secure exterior double gates, vinyl privacy fences, and driveway entryways against high winds and unauthorized access with this Heavy-Duty 24" Gate Drop Rod Cane Bolt. Engineered for commercial and residential outdoor fencing, this rugged ground latch mechanism anchors gate panels firmly into concrete footings, soil sleeves, or driveway holes. Featuring a solid 15 mm (0.59 in) diameter heavy-gauge round rod, dual reinforced mounting guide brackets, and a dedicated storage retainer hook to hold the pin aloft during gate swinging, this hardware kit provides dependable wind resistance and perimeter stabilization for single and double-leaf gates.

Key Features

• Solid Structural Cane Bolt: Constructed from a 24-inch (610 mm) solid 15 mm diameter steel rod, providing formidable shear strength against violent wind gusts and gate sagging.
• Retainer Hook Bracket: Includes a dedicated upper catch bracket to hold the drop rod securely suspended off the ground when the gate is opened, preventing dragging and pavement damage.
• Dual Reinforced Guide Brackets: Heavy-duty formed steel brackets with dual mounting planes ensure smooth vertical sliding and eliminate rod rattling or binding.
• High-Performance Outdoor Protection: Available in high-strength Carbon Steel with a thick electrostatic matte black powder coat, or premium Grade 304 Stainless Steel for harsh coastal and freeze-thaw climates.
• Universal Gate Compatibility: Designed specifically for American-style vinyl/PVC privacy fence gates, ornamental iron gates, heavy wooden livestock gates, and commercial security chain link gates.
• Complete Hardware Kit: Supplied with heavy-duty M6 × 25 mm self-drilling hex-head mounting screws for rapid, secure installation on vinyl posts and wood frames.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Heavy-Duty 24" Gate Drop Rod / Cane Bolt Ground Latch
• Material Options: Heavy-Gauge Carbon Steel OR Solid Grade 304 Stainless Steel
• Surface Finish: Weatherproof Matte Black Electrostatic Powder Coating
• Overall Rod Length: 610 mm (24.0 in)
• Rod Diameter: 15 mm (approx. 0.59 in) Solid Round Bar
• Top Handle Length: 80 mm (approx. 3.15 in) Ergonomic L-Bend Handle
• Mounting Guide Brackets: 2 × Heavy-Duty Brackets (77 mm × 50 mm × 34 mm / approx. 3.03 × 1.97 × 1.34 in)
• Retainer Catch Bracket: 1 × Stay-Open Hook (58 mm × 32 mm / approx. 2.28 × 1.26 in)
• Fasteners Included: 8 × M6 × 25 mm Heavy-Duty Hex-Head Self-Drilling Screws
• Recommended Applications: Double driveway gates, vinyl/PVC privacy fence gates, wooden farm gates, garden estate gates, and commercial perimeter barriers

Wholesale & OEM Capabilities

• Packaging: Export-grade master shipping carton containing individually boxed hardware sets with protective sleeve wrapping.
• B2B Wholesale Supply: Factory-direct container pricing for fence contractors, wholesale building material suppliers, vinyl fence extruders, and commercial hardware distributors.
• OEM Customization: Custom rod lengths (18", 30", 36", 48"), alternative surface finishes (Hot-Dip Galvanized, Silver Zinc Plated, White Powder Coating), custom bracket hole patterns, and private-label retail packaging available for volume orders.