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MAB Gate Closer 620C
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MAB 620C Gate Closer
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| Standard Delivery | Usually delivered in 2 to 4 working days |
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| UK Mainland | Prices start at £3.95 for very small items, £6.50 for small, £9.50 for medium and £20 for large/long items |
| Scottish Highlands & Islands, Northern Ireland & Ireland | Prices from £30, please see our delivery page for more info. |
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Description
Reliable Outdoor Security with the MAB Gate Closer 620C
An open gate presents an immediate concern for any property owner. Whether you want to keep curious toddlers safe from nearby roads, prevent household pets from slipping out into the neighbourhood, or simply keep unwanted visitors off your grounds, ensuring your external gates swing firmly shut is essential. The MAB Gate Closer 620C offers an exceptionally durable, dependable, and simple solution designed to solve these day to day access challenges cleanly and effectively.
Manufactured to the highest technical standards using a rugged heavy duty cast iron body, this gate closer delivers consistent mechanical control for residential and light commercial metal gates. It eliminates the frustration of slammed gates, gates left ajar by delivery drivers, and the risk of perimeter breaches. Because it is completely mechanical and operates using smooth hydraulic control, it works quietly in the background without needing any electrical supply or wiring.
Available from Doorfit, this precision engineered piece of door hardware brings peace of mind directly to your garden path, side passage, or front driveway entry. Below, you will discover everything you need to know about its installation, practical working tolerances, weather resistant construction, and everyday benefits.
Power Rating
Fixed EN 1
Maximum Width
1000 mm
Maximum Height
2200 mm
Fixing Type
No Welding
Thermostatic Valve Technology
Outdoor gate closers face harsh conditions that indoor closers never have to encounter. The changing British seasons mean that hydraulic fluid inside standard gate hardware can thicken during freezing winter mornings or thin out in the heat of midsummer. This shift often leads to standard closers slamming shut during warm spells or failing to overcome the latch entirely when temperatures plummet.
The MAB 620C addresses this challenge directly with two independently controlled closing speeds governed by advanced thermostatic valves. These internal valves automatically compensate for fluctuations in external temperature, ensuring that the closing cycle remains consistent, controlled, and balanced all year round regardless of the weather outside.
Pinch Free Safety Design
Safety is a primary requirement for any perimeter boundary hardware. Traditional scissor style closer arms can present an unwanted hazard where moving metal pieces meet, creating dangerous pinch points that can trap fingers, clothing, or garden equipment.
This unit utilises a clever sliding arm and track rail mechanism that eliminates scissor style pinch zones entirely. By gliding smoothly along an enclosed guide channel, the sliding arm protects users of all ages while delivering smooth operation, soft opening resistance, and steady closing force right through to the latch.
Detailed Technical Specifications
Before purchasing, it is important to verify your gate dimensions, mounting style, and overall configuration to guarantee optimal function and long operational life.
| Closer Model | MAB 620C Automatic Gate Closer |
| Power Size | Fixed EN 1 |
| Maximum Leaf Width | Up to 1000 mm |
| Maximum Leaf Height | Up to 2200 mm |
| Gate Leaf Type | Rail only gates, with or without protruding vertical bars (not suitable for solid sheeted or timber panels) |
| Hinges Required | Standard pivot or butt hinges with free movement |
| Body Construction | High duty solid cast iron |
| Protective Coating | Specialised anti corrosion weather resistant paint finish |
| Adjustment Control | Dual independent thermostatic speed regulation valves |
| Fastenings | Full screw pack and mounting accessories included in box |
Understanding Practical Gate Suitability
To ensure that you achieve the best performance from your gate hardware, it is critical to recognise how gate construction influences hydraulic operation. The MAB Gate Closer 620C is tailored specifically for open rail metal gates measuring up to 1000 mm in total width and up to 2200 mm in height. It functions reliably on gates manufactured with or without protruding vertical security pickets.
Please note that these dimensions apply specifically to open construction gates comprising rails and bars. The unit is strictly not designed for solid timber gates, solid sheeted metal gates, or any gate with solid infill panels. Solid panels act as sails in the wind, creating strong aerodynamic resistance that can easily overwhelm the mechanical rating of an EN 1 spring closer and potentially damage both the closer mechanism and your gate hinges.
In addition, your gate must be correctly hung on free moving hinges. The closer is designed to pull a freely rotating gate leaf shut, but it cannot overcome stiff, rusty, misaligned, or poorly greased hinge pins. Before installing your closer, take a quick moment to ensure that your gate swings freely by hand through its entire travel without binding, dragging along the floor, or catching against the latch post.
Straightforward Installation Without Specialist Tools
Many commercial gate closers require on site welding, angle grinding, or specialised metal fabrication, which often means hiring outside metalworkers or renting expensive equipment. One of the main advantages of this MAB closer is its simple screw fix design.
No welding is necessary at any stage during installation. The package arrives supplied with all the required mounting screws, brackets, and fixing accessories, allowing competent DIY homeowners and tradespeople alike to mount the hardware quickly and cleanly using standard workshop tools. This screw fix configuration helps protect the factory finish of your existing metal gate, eliminating the risk of scorching paintwork or compromising zinc coatings with welding torches.
The dual valve adjustment provides complete control over both the main closing sweep and the final latching action. This means you can adjust the gate to close at a steady, gentle walking pace before providing a firm final push to overcome the latch cleanly. Because the valves operate independently, dialling in the perfect speed takes just a few turns of a screwdriver.
The protective exterior paint coating also delivers long lasting resistance against wind, rain, and surface corrosion. As a result, your closer will retain its smart appearance and smooth mechanical operation through years of typical British weather.
Need Advice on Your Gate Closer Project?
Choosing the right closer depends on gate weight, width, wind exposure, and hinge design. If you are not sure whether this particular unit matches your gate requirements, our friendly technical team at Doorfit is ready to help you find the ideal hardware for your property.
