Gates that blow open in the wind or don't latch tight when you push them — you end up chasing cattle, letting dogs out, or dealing with gates that swing freely in weather. You need an automatic latch that closes on its own and doesn't require bending down to latch it every time. Automatic gate latch with gravity-fed locking action. Slides over the gate bolt or loop and auto-latches when the gate closes. 3/8-inch gate frame clearance — fits the majority of farm and ranch gate configurations. Black powder-coat finish resists rust in outdoor and weather-exposed applications. Steel construction holds up to livestock pressure better than aluminum latches. Standard on farm and acreage fencing across northeast Nebraska and northwest Iowa — the automatic gate latch that cattle producers and rural Stocked at Crofton Lumber and Akron Lumber.