Nationwide Industries Introduces New Six-Pin Gate Latch

TAMPA, Fl. (June 14, 2021) – Nationwide Industries™, a leader in providing durable, versatile hardware products to the professional fence and railing industry in the United States and Canada, is taking reliability and simplicity a step further with the launch of its Keystone® Traverse 500 Magnetic Gate Latch, the industry’s first key locking latch for vinyl gates that locks and unlocks from both sides without drilling any holes through the post.

The Keystone Traverse 500 builds on the revolutionary Keystone Traverse series by offering a 6-pin cylinder and the ability to install on vinyl gates. Backed by rigorous testing conducted by Nationwide, the patent-pending latch enhances gate reliability while streamlining the installation process.

“Installers want homeowners and property owners to have confidence in the smartly engineered, durable components for fences and railings that they have chosen for a project,” said Erik Timothy, director of engineering at Nationwide Industries. “The Keystone Traverse 500 takes dependability to the next level based on its design, providing greater peace of mind.”

The Keystone Traverse 500’s reversible latch fits 5-inch fence posts and installs without drilling holes through the post with four easy steps:

1. Determine left or right application.
2. Determine latch height.
3. Attach the latch to the post using five flat head screws.
4. Attach the striker.

“Railing and fencing contractors are always seeking ways to expedite projects and deliver the right solutions to their clients as quickly as possible,” Timothy added. “With installation that does not require drilling through posts, the Keystone Traverse 500 allows installers to complete projects in far less time than traditional locking latches. It delivers value in the short term and in the long term.”

For more information on the wide array of gate and fencing hardware solutions developed by Nationwide Industries, visit www.nationwideindustries.com.