CYCLONE’S TRIED AND TRUE GATE FITTINGS!

Cyclone provides a large range of gate fittings to suit all gates and strainer types. From steel, timber and concrete, Cyclone has all your gate fitting needs covered. All Cyclone gate fittings come hot dipped galvanised, which provides customers with added corrosion protection that is far superior to other gate fittings on the market.

Cyclone’s hot dipped galvanised gate fittings were put to the test in our local laboratory with some interesting results. Three different gate fittings were tested: a Cyclone hot dipped galvanised gate fitting (cyclone gate fitting), and two different zinc electroplated (zinc electroplated 1 & zinc electroplated 2) gate fittings. All gate fittings were installed in a timber post and subjected to an accelerated salt spray environment for 3 months (1,500 hrs). These were the results:

Within the first 500 hrs the zinc electroplated 1 had jumped up to 72% corrosion while the zinc electroplated 2 was at 12%. The Cyclone gate fitting had only reached 7% corrosion.

At 1,000 hrs, the ineffectiveness of the zinc electroplated gate fitting was starting to show. The zinc electroplated 1 had reached 86%, zinc electroplated 2 had skyrocketed up to 72% corrosion, while the Cyclone gate fitting had risen slightly to 26%.

At the end of the 1,500 hrs, zinc electroplated 1 was 95% corroded and zinc electroplated 2 was 100% corroded. In contrast, the Cyclone gate fitting had only reached 30% corrosion.

The test conditions, gate samples and salt solution were conducted to meet Australian standards and red rust was used as the determinant of coating degradation and failure. This test really demonstrated the anti-corrosive power of hot dipped galvanised gate fittings.

Corrosion to gate fittings can create all sorts of issues. The corrosion can migrate to your gate and could also get into your wire, damaging the entire integrity of the fence line. Peter Reeves, the NSW State sales manager, has seen too often what can happen when farmers get it wrong. “A fence line is only as strong as it’s weakest link. When you use the wrong gate fittings you are creating that weakest link which will soon infect the entire integrity of the fence line.”

Cyclone’s gate fittings may not look the shiniest and may not have the gleam and colour, but their rugged look is what allows them to outperform other gate fittings on the market. Peter said, “I know our gate fittings aren’t the best to look at, but this allows them to last longer! I would recommend you give them a try, I think you will be surprised.”

Need help selecting the right gate fitting? Head to the Cyclone website and try the ‘gate fitting picker tool’! It’s a great way to logically select the right gate fitting –Firstly, pick the type of Cyclone gate you have purchased, then select your strainer post material (timber, steel or concrete); then select your fitting! Then you can print the flyer or click to download it straight to your phone or computer. Use this tool at www.cycloneproducts.com.au/gatefitting-picker or on the Cyclone gate fitting page.

To find out more about Cyclone’s gate fitting range, the gate fitting picker or the corrosion testing, visit www.cycloneproducts.com.au or call 1800 199 450.