Sta-klos Self-Closing Gate Closer Automatic for Outdoor, Pool & Dog Gates, Adjustable Tension Made in USA

This tension gate closer, from the Gate Shut Store here on Amazon, works great. Easy to install -- but you may have keep adjusting & tweaking it to get the gate to close properly going back to the gate's closed position. There seemed to be a missing nut(???) for the bolt that holds the tension bar to the top clamp? And so I had to search through my spare nuts & bolts for what can instead fit in place to secure the tension bar. Anyways all good because the gate closes automatically. But now I have to also order a butterfly gate latch from here on amazon for the gate to automatically self-lock in place. Thanks Amazon & Gate Shut Store.

Easy install, great item. Just make sure you have your clearances.

Purchased this to replace another closer sold on Amazon that works by winding or unwinding a coil spring as the gate is opened--that closer just does not work well; if the gate doesn't latch (e.g., bounces because the force is too great) the gate comes to rest a foot from the latch. Adjusting per the instructions doesn't seem to work. So enter this little closer, which when you take it out of the box appears lightweight compared to the above product, with its thick gate quality steel, dripping with cold galvanize. This closer, with its fine nickel plating, looks like something you would put inside, not outside; but it appears to be corrosion resistant so we'll see. The clamshell, two piece clamps mount easily, without having to use a mallet to drive a C-clamp onto the post as with the other product. The two piece clamps go together easily and are very effective (no slip) when tightened even modestly--slippage was another problem with the other closer. The strap can pivot/move in and out in the clamp 'sockets', making this one ideal to use with gates that have adjustable hinges (distance from the hinge post) can vary. Most importantly, the closer works, bringing the gate to the latch everytime. the only complaint is while it will cause the gate to rest against the latch if the gate is let gently (not enough swing to engage the latch), the pressure against the latch is pretty light, and an animal for example could push past it. The other thing I noticed is that if you open the gate in the opposite direction from the last opening, the torsion strap will click as it changes its set in the rather loose fitting clamps. Seems to me it would be a bit more effective if it was fastened firmly at both ends. Another minor complaint: the hardware for the strap bolt (only one bolt, at the top) should include a lock washer. And the bolt should be a shoulder bolt with a smooth shaft (no threads) for the strap to pivot on depending on the direction of opening. For these items I bump it down to 4 stars instead of 5. Especially for the money, the design and materials should be a tad more polished. And, durability remains to be assessed. This closer costs 50% more than the coil spring device also offered on Amazon. Don't waste your money on that one, because it just doesn't work , esp for a one way gate. Of the selections on Amazon for chain link walk gates, this appears to be the one to buy.

It's a pretty nice solution, except it doesn't cover the full range for the gate well. If I open the gate a lot it works great. However if the gate is only opened about 10" (my gate) there isn't enough tension to close the gate. If I slide the ends together to cause more tension, it gets to be too much when opened fully. Need a way to preload the spring so it works when the gate is only opened a bit.

The best pool gate spring return to close position I’ve ever used. Easy to install. Well made

Parts seem straightforward and well made. Installation is very easy using a socket set and screw driver (or wrench). Instructions are clear, installing the bottom bracket an inch from the bottom of the tension bar and moving higher to create more tension. Cons: the bracket and bolts for the fixed post the gate hangs on are small. In order to install, It required a trip to the store for $5 in longer bolts for me. The post pipe for me was probably 3" diameter, bolts were just a bit too short. Once installed with the longer bolts, I tested and the gate didn't budge. I reinstalled about an inch higher and same result. After sliding more than halfway up the tension bar with zero results, I uninstalled and returned the product. Conclusion: this does not work as advertised for my set up. Possibly it would work for lightweight installations, although my set up wasn't a heavy duty gate.

Beware, requires a big enough gap between door (hinge side) and whatever the hinge is attached to (wall?).

They work great - I needed two and they both work... easily adjustable and not a complicated installation

Excellent produit, très satisfait fonctionne parfaitement même si je n’avais pas l’espacé minimum entre le poteau de la clôture et celui de la porte, en le posant en diagonal ça fonctionne A1

Installé sur une clôture extérieure pour garder mon chien d’en l’enclos….je pensais bien que cela aurait duré plus longtemps.

Fonctionne très bien

Fonctionne très bien ,nécessite des ajustements que vous devez être habile de faire ,installation facile

tension de fermeture tres variable