Description
Safetech Magnetic Top Pull Latch – Key Lockable – SL-50
The Safetech SL-50 is a premium magnetic top-pull gate latch designed for swimming pool gates and other pedestrian gate applications where reliable self-latching operation and key-lockable security are required.
Featuring Safetech’s magnetic self-latching system, the SL-50 is designed to securely engage as the gate closes, providing reliable operation without relying on a conventional gravity latch mechanism.
The SL-50 is independently tested to Australian Standards for pool safety applications and incorporates a child-resistant top-pull release mechanism together with a convenient key-operated lock.
Manufactured from fibre-reinforced engineered polymers, E-coated aluminium and rust-resistant stainless-steel components, the SL-50 is built for long-term outdoor use in demanding Australian conditions.
🏊 Designed for Pool Gates
The SL-50 has been specifically developed as a pool safety gate latch.
Safetech states that the SL-50 complies with pool safety standards and has been independently tested to Australian Standards.
When correctly installed as part of a compliant pool barrier system, the SL-50 provides reliable self-latching operation to help prevent unintended access to the pool area.
🧲 Magnetic Self-Latching System
The SL-50 uses Safetech’s magnetic self-latching mechanism.
As the gate moves into the closed position, the magnetic mechanism draws the latch into engagement with the striker.
This provides positive and reliable latching whenever the gate closes correctly.
The magnetic design helps eliminate many of the alignment and engagement issues associated with conventional gate latch mechanisms.
🔝 Top-Pull Release
The SL-50 uses a top-pull release mechanism.
To open the gate, the release knob at the top of the latch is lifted to disengage the magnetic latch from the striker.
The tall vertical design positions the release mechanism appropriately for compatible pool-gate installations while maintaining straightforward operation for adults.
👶 Child-Resistant Design
Safetech specifically describes the SL-50 as having a child-resistant design.
The elevated top-pull release helps position the gate-opening mechanism away from easy access by small children when the latch is installed in accordance with the applicable pool-barrier requirements.
Correct installation height and gate configuration remain essential for compliance.
🔑 Key Lockable
The SL-50 incorporates a key-operated locking mechanism for additional security.
The key lock allows the gate latch to be positively locked when required, providing another level of access control for the pool or enclosed area.
This listing is for the key-lockable SL-50 model.
🔐 Two Keys Supplied
Safetech supplies two keys with the key-lockable SL-50.
This allows a spare key to be retained or provides access for another authorised user.
🆚 SL-50 vs SL-50K
Safetech offers the magnetic top-pull latch in both key-lockable and keyless configurations.
SL-50:
- Key-lockable
- Two keys supplied
- Magnetic self-latching system
- Top-pull release
- Child-resistant design
- Pool-gate application
SL-50K:
- Keyless configuration
- Magnetic self-latching system
- Top-pull release
- Child-resistant design
- Pool-gate application
This product listing is specifically for the key-lockable SL-50.
↔️ Horizontal Adjustment
The SL-50 provides horizontal adjustment to assist with accurate alignment between the latch body and striker.
This allows the installer to fine-tune the position of the latch to compensate for variations in:
- Gate-to-post spacing
- Gate construction
- Hinge positioning
- Installation tolerances
- Gate alignment
Accurate alignment is essential for reliable magnetic engagement.
↕️ Vertical Adjustment
The SL-50 also provides vertical adjustment.
This allows the latch and striker positions to be fine-tuned after mounting so the magnetic mechanism aligns correctly as the gate closes.
The combination of horizontal and vertical adjustment makes installation easier and helps compensate for minor variations in the gate and fence construction.
🎯 Alignment Pips for Easy Installation
Safetech incorporates alignment pips into the SL-50 to assist with correctly positioning the latch and striker.
These alignment markers provide the installer with a clear reference when setting up the magnetic mechanism.
Correct alignment helps ensure the magnet reaches its ideal position and the latch engages securely every time the gate closes.
🚪 Reliable Latching Every Time
Reliable latching is particularly important on pool gates.
Safetech developed the SL-50 magnetic system to ensure the latch catches securely whenever the gate correctly returns to the closed position.
When combined with correctly selected self-closing gate hinges, the latch forms an important part of a complete self-closing and self-latching pool-gate system.
🔗 Ideal with Safetech Self-Closing Hinges
The SL-50 can be combined with compatible Safetech self-closing gate hinges to create a complete pool-gate hardware solution.
Suitable Safetech hinge options include compatible:
- TopKLIK adjustable-tension hinges
- AlfaHinge fixed-tension hinges
- AlfaWide fixed-tension hinges
- MegaKLIK heavy-duty adjustable hinges
- CoilKLIK self-aligning adjustable hinges
The correct hinge model should be selected according to the gate weight, dimensions, mounting arrangement and required closing performance.
🧱 Fibre-Reinforced Engineered Polymer
The SL-50 incorporates fibre-reinforced engineered polymer components.
The reinforced polymer provides strength while avoiding the corrosion issues associated with conventional unprotected steel gate hardware.
This makes the SL-50 particularly well suited to outdoor pool and pedestrian gate installations.
🔩 E-Coated Aluminium
Safetech uses E-coated aluminium as part of the SL-50 construction.
The protective coating provides additional resistance against outdoor environmental exposure while maintaining a clean and durable finish.
🌦️ Rust-Resistant Stainless-Steel Components
The SL-50 also incorporates rust-resistant stainless-steel components.
Its construction combines:
- Fibre-reinforced engineered polymers
- E-coated aluminium
- Rust-resistant stainless-steel components
This combination provides a durable latch system designed for long-term outdoor use.
☀️ UV-Stabilised Construction
The SL-50 is UV stabilised to withstand prolonged exposure to sunlight.
This is particularly important for pool and pedestrian gates, where the latch may remain exposed to Australian weather throughout its service life.
The UV-stabilised construction helps resist premature deterioration and fading.
🌧️ Built for Australian Conditions
Safetech specifically designs its pool gate hardware to withstand Australia’s diverse climate.
The combination of UV-stabilised polymers, treated aluminium and corrosion-resistant stainless-steel components makes the SL-50 well suited to outdoor gate installations exposed to sun and rain.
🏠 Suitable for Multiple Gate Materials
Safetech specifies the SL-50 for installation on a range of common gate and fence materials.
Suitable applications include:
- Aluminium gates
- Steel gates
- Timber gates
- Vinyl gates
- Pool gates
- Pedestrian gates
This makes the SL-50 suitable for both new installations and compatible replacement applications.
🔧 Simple Installation
Safetech designed the SL-50 to simplify installation and alignment.
The combination of alignment pips and horizontal and vertical adjustment allows the installer to accurately position the latch relative to the striker.
Correct installation is particularly important on a pool gate, where the gate must reliably self-close and self-latch.
🛠️ Correct Striker Alignment
Safetech advises that the alignment markers on the latch body and striker bracket should line up correctly.
This positions the magnet in its ideal operating location.
After installation, the gate should always be tested repeatedly to ensure that the latch engages securely whenever the gate closes.
🎨 Black Finish
The SL-50 is supplied in black as Safetech’s standard colour.
The black finish complements common powder-coated aluminium and steel pool fencing as well as timber and vinyl gate installations.
Other colours may be available by special order.
🛡️ Pool Safety Hardware
A swimming pool barrier is only effective when the gate reliably returns to the closed position and the latch engages correctly.
The SL-50 is designed to provide the self-latching component of this system.
For a compliant installation, the latch must be combined with:
- A suitable pool gate
- Correctly selected self-closing hinges
- Correct latch positioning
- Correct striker alignment
- A compliant surrounding pool barrier
All components must work together as a complete safety system.
📦 What’s Included
A standard Safetech SL-50 key-lockable latch set typically includes:
- 1 × SL-50 Magnetic Top Pull Latch
- Magnetic striker assembly
- 2 × Keys
- Associated mounting components and fixings
Package contents may be subject to manufacturer revision.
Key Features
- Genuine Safetech Hardware product
- Model SL-50
- Magnetic top-pull gate latch
- Key-lockable version
- Two keys supplied
- Magnetic self-latching mechanism
- Designed for pool gates
- Complies with pool safety standards
- Independently tested to Australian Standards
- Child-resistant design
- Elevated top-pull release
- Horizontal adjustment
- Vertical adjustment
- Alignment pips for easier installation
- Reliable magnetic engagement
- Fibre-reinforced engineered polymer construction
- E-coated aluminium components
- Rust-resistant stainless-steel components
- UV-stabilised construction
- Corrosion-resistant design
- Black finish
- Suitable for aluminium gates
- Suitable for steel gates
- Suitable for timber gates
- Suitable for vinyl gates
- Designed for outdoor use
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Safetech Hardware
- Model: SL-50
- Product Type: Magnetic Top Pull Gate Latch
- Latching Type: Magnetic Self-Latching
- Operation: Top Pull
- Locking: Key Lockable
- Keys Supplied: 2
- Adjustment: Horizontal & Vertical
- Child-Resistant Design: Yes
- Pool Gate Application: Yes
- Pool Safety Standards: Compliant when correctly installed
- Australian Standards Testing: Independently Tested
- Materials: Engineered Polymers, E-Coated Aluminium & Rust-Resistant Stainless Steel
- UV Stabilised: Yes
- Colour: Black
- Application: Aluminium, Steel, Timber, Vinyl & Pool Gates
Compatibility
The Safetech SL-50 is designed for compatible pedestrian and pool swing gates.
Suitable gate materials include:
- Aluminium
- Steel
- Timber
- Vinyl
Typical applications include:
- Swimming pool gates
- Residential pedestrian gates
- Self-closing safety gates
- Side access gates
- Child-resistant access gates
- Compatible commercial pedestrian gates
For a complete self-closing pool-gate system, the SL-50 should be combined with correctly selected self-closing hinges suitable for the gate’s dimensions and weight.
⚠️ Please Note
The SL-50 is the key-lockable version of Safetech’s magnetic top-pull latch and is supplied with two keys.
Safetech also offers a keyless version under the SL-50K model designation.
Correct installation and alignment are essential for reliable operation.
Safetech advises installers to align the markers on the latch body and striker bracket so the magnet is positioned correctly.
After installation, repeatedly test the gate to confirm that it self-closes and the latch securely engages from all required open positions.
Where the SL-50 is installed as part of a swimming-pool barrier, the complete gate, latch, hinges, fence and surrounding barrier must comply with all applicable Australian Standards and local pool-safety regulations.
Pool barrier compliance depends on the complete installation and not the latch alone.
Do not use petroleum-based lubricants such as WD-40 on Safetech polymer components, as Safetech advises these products can cause deterioration of the polymer over time.
If you are unsure whether the Safetech SL-50 is suitable for your gate, contact our Technical Support team on 1300 733 066 before ordering.
