About Swing It

About Swing It

The idea for Swing-It Gate Hinge System was born when a gate installer was asked to fit a pair of driveway gates on a sloping driveway. Several challenges had to be solved:

• The gap under the gates had to be small enough (90 mm) to stop children and pets from escaping.

• The gates needed to open and close easily, even without automation.

• The hinge system had to allow for lighter, more affordable gate posts without compromising strength.

Existing hinge systems didn’t meet these needs, so we designed our own. The result was the Swing-It Gate Hinge System.

Today, Swing-It Gate Hinge System hinges have been installed across New Zealand and internationally, including on luxury gates in Hollywood. Our system is proven, reliable, and trusted worldwide.

Unlocking the Full Potential of Gates

• Uphill Drives:
  Swing-It Gate Hinge System allows gates to open inwards up the slope. This creates a welcoming entry, lets vehicles safely follow the gates into the property, and avoids the dangers of outward-opening gates.

  • Outward-opening gates can be illegal (if they open over public land) and can pose a risk to pedestrians and vehicles.

  • Gates set back to allow outward opening create a “pocket” of land — a potential hiding spot for intruders at night.

• Downhill Drives:
  Swing-It Gate Hinge System allows gates to follow the slope of the driveway for a smooth, controlled, and more attractive motion — unlike gates that simply swing out into open space.

• Level Ground:
  The built-in leveling mode ensures precise alignment of gate pairs, creating a polished, high-quality entrance that enhances a property’s street appeal.

Why Swing-It Stands Out

• Exceptionally Durable – Tested to over 120,000 open/close cycles (35+ years of daily use) with no wear or failure.

• Elegant Design – Strong and stylish, suitable for even the most prestigious gates.

• Easy to Install – No welding or complex calculations required. Built-in levelling makes alignment simple.

• Versatile Fit – Works with almost any gate style or construction and handles gradients as steep as 1:3.85.

• Cost-Effective – Allows use of lighter, cheaper gate posts while maintaining strength.

• Great Value – At current costs, about 30 cents per week per unit over its 35-year lifespan.