Slide bolt | A2 | M8333
FIELD OF APPLICATION
A slide bolt is used to secure doors, gates, or hatches in both indoor and outdoor environments. It is easy to install and provides secure locking without requiring maintenance. The advantage of stainless steel is its long durability and resistance to rust.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Product type: Slide bolt
Grade: A2/AISI304
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
What is an A2 stainless steel slide bolt and where is it best used?
A slide bolt is a classic, mechanical locking device consisting of a sliding bolt/latch and an opposing strike plate or mounting bracket. It provides a direct, visible, and physical barrier to secure doors, gates, hatches, and fences. The construction in A2 stainless steel (AISI 304 / 1.4301) makes it particularly suitable for:
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Outdoor spaces: Garden gates, storage doors, waste rooms, and protruding building structures.
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Humid indoor environments: Garages, basements, laundry rooms, and stables where standard steel locks quickly seize or rust.
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Marine and leisure: Hatches and doors in boathouses, cabins, and recreational vehicles.
What is the advantage of A2 stainless steel compared to galvanized or surface-treated slide bolts?
Traditional galvanized or painted slide bolts quickly suffer from wear in the moving parts where the bolt slides against the bracket. When the surface treatment is worn away, the underlying carbon steel is exposed to moisture and begins to rust, causing the bolt to seize, become stiff, or jam completely. Slide bolts made of A2 stainless steel are made entirely of corrosion-resistant material, which ensures that the locking mechanism slides smoothly and retains its function year after year without the formation of rust.
What should be considered when mounting a stainless steel slide bolt outdoors?
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Correct fasteners: Always use stainless steel screws (at least A2, or A4 in coastal areas) during installation. If galvanized or untreated steel screws are used, galvanic cells are created that cause the screws to rust and fail in the wood or mounting surface.
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Fit and clearance: Wooden structures (such as doors and gate posts) move naturally due to seasonal and humidity changes. Mount the strike plate with sufficient clearance so that the bolt can be slid in smoothly even when the door swells during humid periods.
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