Description
Safetech Fixed Tension Wide Leaf Gate Hinge – AlfaWide – SHW-110LF
The Safetech AlfaWide SHW-110LF is a fixed-tension self-closing gate hinge specifically designed for wider gate frames and posts where a larger fixing area is beneficial.
Featuring wider hinge leaves and a two-leg mounting design, the SHW-110LF allows the fixing points to be spread across a larger area of the gate and post, providing a strong and secure mounting arrangement.
This wider design is particularly useful on timber gates and posts, where positioning the fixing holes further away from the edge of the timber can help reduce the risk of splitting.
Manufactured from durable fibre-reinforced polymer with rust-resistant stainless-steel pins and springs, the AlfaWide combines reliable self-closing performance with excellent corrosion resistance for outdoor pedestrian gate applications.
🚪 Fixed Self-Closing Tension
The SHW-110LF incorporates a factory-set fixed-tension spring designed to automatically return the gate towards the closed position.
Unlike Safetech’s adjustable-tension hinges, the spring force is preset and does not require tension adjustment during installation.
This provides a simple self-closing hinge solution for compatible pedestrian gates.
↔️ Wide Leaf Design
The defining feature of the AlfaWide SHW-110LF is its wider hinge leaf.
Safetech specifically developed the AlfaWide for installations involving wider gate frames or posts.
The additional leaf width allows the fixing points to utilise more of the available mounting surface, providing a stronger and more secure fixing arrangement.
🪵 Ideal for Timber Gates & Posts
The wider leaf design is particularly beneficial when installing hinges onto timber.
Moving the fixing holes further away from the edge of the timber can reduce the likelihood of splitting when the fixings are installed.
This makes the AlfaWide an excellent option for compatible:
- Timber pedestrian gates
- Timber gate posts
- Timber-framed gates
- Wide timber gate frames
- Residential timber fencing
- Garden gates
Correct pilot holes and suitable fixing hardware should still be used for the particular timber construction.
🏗️ Stronger Fixing Area
A wider hinge leaf allows the mounting load to be distributed across a larger section of the gate frame and supporting post.
This can provide a more secure installation than attempting to concentrate the hinge fixings within a narrow mounting area.
The design is particularly useful where the gate or post provides sufficient width to take advantage of the AlfaWide’s larger mounting footprint.
🦵 Two-Leg Mounting Design
The SHW-110LF incorporates two support legs as part of its mounting arrangement.
These additional mounting points help secure the hinge to the supporting post and form part of the AlfaWide’s robust fixing design.
The support legs should be correctly fixed to the post during installation to achieve the intended hinge performance.
💪 28kg Maximum Holding Capacity
Safetech specifies a maximum holding weight of 28kg for the SHW-110LF hinge pair under its standard test conditions.
Holding capacity refers to the gate weight that the hinge pair is designed to support.
For the SHW-110LF:
- Maximum Holding Weight: 28kg
- Maximum Closing Weight: 15kg
The holding and closing capacities are different specifications and should not be confused.
🔄 15kg Self-Closing Capacity
Safetech specifies a maximum closing weight of 15kg for the SHW-110LF under its standard test conditions.
The 15kg closing rating is particularly important where reliable automatic self-closing operation is required.
A gate may be within the hinge’s 28kg structural holding capacity while still being too heavy for the fixed spring to reliably self-close.
For a self-closing installation, the gate should therefore remain within the appropriate closing capacity.
⚙️ Fixed Tension – No Adjustment Required
The SHW-110LF uses a factory-set spring rather than Safetech’s adjustable KLIK tension system.
There are no tension settings or adjustment clicks required.
Once correctly installed, the fixed spring provides the closing force required to return a suitable gate towards the closed position.
This makes the AlfaWide a straightforward and economical self-closing hinge solution.
🆚 Fixed Tension vs Non-Tension AlfaWide
Safetech offers the AlfaWide in both fixed-tension and neutral-tension configurations.
SHW-110LF:
- Fixed-tension design
- Self-closing spring
- 28kg maximum holding capacity
- 15kg maximum closing capacity
- Wide leaf design
- Two support legs
SHW-110LN:
- Neutral / non-tension design
- No self-closing spring
- Free manual gate movement
- Wide leaf design
- Two support legs
Choose the SHW-110LF where automatic self-closing operation is required.
Choose the SHW-110LN where free manual gate movement without spring tension is required.
🧱 Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Construction
Safetech manufactures the AlfaWide from durable fibre-reinforced polymer.
The reinforced construction provides strength while avoiding the corrosion problems commonly associated with conventional unprotected steel hinge bodies.
This makes the AlfaWide particularly suitable for gates exposed to outdoor conditions.
☀️ UV-Stabilised Construction
The AlfaWide is manufactured using UV-stabilised polymer.
This helps protect the hinge body against deterioration caused by prolonged exposure to sunlight and makes the hinge suitable for external gate installations.
🔩 Stainless-Steel Pin & Springs
Safetech combines the non-rusting polymer hinge body with stainless-steel internal components.
The SHW-110LF construction includes:
- Fibre-reinforced polymer hinge body
- Stainless-steel hinge pin
- Stainless-steel springs
This combination provides a durable and corrosion-resistant hinge system for outdoor gate applications.
🌦️ Designed for Outdoor Gates
The combination of reinforced polymer and stainless-steel components makes the AlfaWide well suited to gates continually exposed to normal outdoor weather conditions.
The polymer hinge body does not suffer from the same rust problems as conventional unprotected steel hinges.
This helps reduce maintenance and provides a clean appearance over the life of the gate.
🏠 Suitable for Metal Gates
In addition to timber applications, Safetech specifies the SHW-110LF for compatible metal gates.
Typical applications include:
- Aluminium pedestrian gates
- Steel pedestrian gates
- Wide aluminium gate frames
- Wide steel gate frames
- Residential fence gates
- Side access gates
- Garden gates
The wider mounting surface can be particularly useful with larger gate sections and posts.
🏊 Fixed-Tension Pool Gate Applications
Safetech’s installation instructions provide specific installation requirements for fixed-tension hinges when used on pool gates.
For applicable pool-gate installations, the distance between the tops of the hinges must be a minimum of 900mm.
The gate must also reliably self-close and latch in accordance with the applicable pool-barrier requirements.
The complete gate, latch, hinge and fence installation remains subject to the applicable regulations for the installation location.
🛡️ No Safety Cone Required for Fixed-Tension Model
Safetech distinguishes its fixed-tension hinges from its adjustable-tension pool-gate hinges regarding the hinge safety cone.
Safetech advises that the safety cone supplied with certain adjustable-tension hinge sets is not required for its fixed-spring pool-gate hinges.
The fixed-tension hinge installation must instead follow Safetech’s specified hinge positioning and applicable pool-barrier requirements.
🔗 Ideal with Self-Latching Gate Hardware
The SHW-110LF can be combined with a compatible self-latching gate latch to create a simple self-closing pedestrian gate system.
When the gate is released, the fixed-tension springs return the gate towards its closed position, allowing the latch to engage.
Correct gate alignment and latch installation are essential for reliable operation.
🚶 Ideal for Pedestrian Gates
The AlfaWide SHW-110LF is particularly suitable for compatible pedestrian gates requiring automatic self-closing operation.
Typical applications include:
- Residential pedestrian gates
- Side access gates
- Garden gates
- Timber gates
- Aluminium gates
- Steel gates
- Wide-frame gates
- Wide gate posts
- Compatible self-closing safety gates
📐 Gate Dimensions Affect Capacity
Gate weight alone should not be used to determine hinge suitability.
Safetech’s quoted holding and closing capacities are based on a standard test gate measuring approximately 900mm wide x 1200mm high.
Increasing the gate width or height can increase the leverage applied to the hinge system.
For gates exceeding Safetech’s standard test dimensions, the effective holding and self-closing capacities may therefore be affected.
📦 Supplied as a Pair
The SHW-110LF is supplied as a pair of fixed-tension AlfaWide hinges for one gate.
A standard installation consists of:
- 1 × Upper SHW-110LF AlfaWide Hinge
- 1 × Lower SHW-110LF AlfaWide Hinge
The hinge pair works together to support the gate and provide the fixed self-closing action.
Key Features
- Genuine Safetech Hardware product
- AlfaWide range
- Model SHW-110LF
- Fixed-tension self-closing design
- Wide hinge leaves
- Designed for wider gate frames and posts
- Provides a larger fixing area
- Particularly suitable for timber installations
- Fixing holes positioned further from timber edges
- Helps reduce the risk of timber splitting
- Two-leg mounting design
- 28kg maximum holding capacity
- 15kg maximum closing capacity
- Factory-set closing tension
- No tension adjustment required
- Fibre-reinforced polymer construction
- UV-stabilised
- Stainless-steel hinge pin
- Stainless-steel springs
- Corrosion-resistant construction
- Black finish
- Suitable for metal gates
- Suitable for timber gates
- Suitable for pedestrian gates
- Economical self-closing hinge solution
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Safetech Hardware
- Product Range: AlfaWide
- Model: SHW-110LF
- Product Type: Fixed-Tension Wide Leaf Gate Hinges
- Quantity: Pair
- Tension Type: Fixed
- Self-Closing: Yes
- Maximum Holding Weight: 28kg
- Maximum Closing Weight: 15kg
- Leaf Type: Wide Leaf
- Mounting Configuration: Two Legs
- Number of Legs: 2
- Body Material: Fibre-Reinforced Non-Rusting Polymer
- Hinge Pin: Stainless Steel
- Springs: Stainless Steel
- UV Stabilised: Yes
- Colour: Black
- Application: Metal or Timber Gates
- Automated Gate Use: No
Compatibility
The Safetech AlfaWide SHW-110LF is designed for compatible non-automated pedestrian swing gates.
It is particularly suitable for:
- Wider gate frames
- Wider gate posts
- Timber gate frames
- Timber gate posts
- Aluminium gates
- Steel gates
- Residential pedestrian gates
- Side access gates
- Garden gates
- Self-closing pedestrian gates
The wider leaf design is especially beneficial where a larger fixing footprint is preferred or where fixing holes need to be positioned further away from the edge of a timber post or gate frame.
For applications requiring the same wide-leaf configuration without self-closing spring tension, consider the Safetech AlfaWide SHW-110LN.
⚠️ Please Note
The SHW-110LF uses fixed factory-set spring tension. The closing force cannot be adjusted.
Safetech specifies a maximum holding weight of 28kg and a maximum self-closing weight of 15kg for the hinge pair.
The 28kg holding capacity should not be confused with the 15kg closing capacity. Where self-closing operation is required, the gate must remain within the appropriate closing capacity.
Safetech’s weight ratings are based on a standard test gate measuring approximately 900mm wide x 1200mm high.
Gates exceeding these dimensions can increase the leverage applied to the hinges and may affect their effective holding and closing capacities.
For applicable pool-gate installations using Safetech fixed-tension hinges, Safetech specifies a minimum distance of 900mm between the tops of the hinges.
The complete gate installation must comply with all applicable pool-barrier requirements where used as part of a pool fence or safety barrier.
Safetech specifies that these hinges are designed for non-automated gates. Use for other purposes may affect performance.
The gate and supporting posts must be structurally suitable for the loads imposed by the gate and hinge system.
If you are unsure whether the Safetech AlfaWide SHW-110LF is suitable for your gate, contact our Technical Support team on 1300 733 066 before ordering.
