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82 • august 2016 • world fence news At Western Tube & Conduit customer satisfaction and quality are the first order of business. Our Fencepost and Fencerail production is ISO-9001:2008 certified - and our products are manufactured to meet all the applicable state, federal, industrial and regulatory specifications and requirements. While we regularly stock standardized products and sizes, we are happy to provide custom dimensions as well. All our Fence products are galvanized with high purity zinc. We use high frequency welding (ERW) to turn the highest quality strip steel into tubing, and then a continuous hot-galvanizing process to zinc-coat the products smoothly and evenly. A zinc-rich interior organic coating, a chromate conversion coating, and a clear exterior organic coating provide the complete finish package that gives them superior protection against the elements and long life as a result. Gal-Z serves customers looking for shaped Fence tubing as well as corrosion-protected mechanical tubing. It can be purchased in squares and in rectangles, and it provides excellent environmental durability while also fulfilling the need for strength and weldability. Tension Control Technology from Boerboel Gate Solutions offers easy gate adjustability CLEVELAND, Ohio – The out- side environment can make significant adjustments to a gate, especially when severe weather strikes. Over time, es- pecially in colder climates, gate posts can shift due to ground freeze or sim- ply from repeated use, causing a gate to become out of square. That's one reason why Boerboel ® Gate Solutions has developed three- way adjustable hinges, offering the flexibility to adjust a gate horizontally and vertically, as well as customizing the closure tension. Boerboel Tension Control Tech- nology™ allows for customization of the resistance and speed of the gate closure. Boerboel wrap and chain link/farm hinges feature vertical, hor- izontal, and tension adjustments, mak- ing it well suited for a balanced gate. The hinge works with vinyl, metal and wood gates, and chain link/farm fenc- ing systems. Boerboel butterfly hinges feature self-closing and manual-close func- tionality with simple tension adjust- ments, making it quick and easy to customize the gate swing speed. Butterfly hinges work best with vinyl, wood and metal gates, the com- pany noted. Boerboel center mount hinges of- fer a versatile 180 degree gate swing, which allows the gate to open both inward and outward. It has been de- signed with a stay-open feature which allows the gate to be held open. It is designed for metal gates. Horizontal adjustments can be made on the arm of the hinge mount- ed to the gate by either loosening the screws or shifting the barrel. Chan- nels in the mounting plates allow the hinge to slide up, down, in or out to get a gate back to square. For vertical adjustments, loosen and move the screws that mount to the post. To adjust tension, loosen the bot- tom bolt on the hinge barrel. While holding the bottom bolt in position, turn the top bolt with a second wrench toward the "+" sign stamped on the hinge barrel to increase the speed the gate will close. Turn toward the "-" symbol to decrease the gate speed. For manual gate operation you can disable the self-closing feature by making one full rotation towards the "-" symbol. Once you have the speed adjusted to your needs, lock the ten- sion in by tightening the bottom bolt. All Boerboel Tension Control Technology latches are crafted from quality materials, including steel, stainless steel, aluminum and nylon. Each latch undergoes vigorous cycle testing to ensure it can withstand a lifetime of openings at full self-clos- ing weight, the company noted. For more information about Boer- boel Tension Control Technology and the full line of Boerboel hinges, visit www.boerboelgatesystems.com. Boerboel is a brand of Barrette Outdoor Living, a North American leader in wood, vinyl and aluminum fence, railing, and outdoor living products. For more information on Barrette Outdoor Living, visit the web site www.barretteoutdoorliving.com. Be the first to know when WFN online editions are posted As regular World Fence News readers are aware, the monthly editions (as well as The Fencer's Almanac) are published in electronic format at www. worldfencenews.com a few days in advance of when the printed copies are mailed. At the time, we send an e-mail blast to those who request it, letting them know it is available for viewing on the web site. In order to receive this e-mail notice, all you have to do is visit the web site and at the bottom left hand corner enter your e-mail address. It's easy! 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