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Locinox Samson-2 Gate Closer Overview & Fitting Tutorial

21 September 2026Appears in Product Videos

Discover how to fit and adjust the Locinox Samson-2 hydraulic gate closer, engineered for large, heavy swing gates. Follow this guide to achieve smooth, controlled, and reliable self-closing performance across changing outdoor weather conditions.

✨ Key Features of Locinox Samson-2 Hydraulic Gate Closer

Designed for Heavy Gates: Heavy-duty hydraulic mechanism built specifically for large gate leaves.

Full 180° Swing Range: Allows gates to swing open up to a full 180° for unobstructed access.

Quick-Fix Mounting: Fast, secure surface mounting directly onto gate profiles using expander bolts.

Dual Hydraulic Adjustment: Independent valves to fine-tune both closing speed and final latching snap force.

All-Weather Reliability: Weatherproof operation engineered to withstand seasonal temperature variations.  

🛠️ Step-by-Step Fitting

📐 Mark Drill Locations: Measure and mark fixing locations on the post and gate leaf.
🔩 Drill Fixing Holes: Drill mounting holes into the gate post and leaf profile.
🧱 Mount Quick-Fix Brackets: Secure the post and gate brackets using Quick-Fix expander bolts.
🛠️ Fit Samson-2 Body: Mount the Samson-2 body onto the post bracket and attach the telescopic arm to the gate leaf.
⚙️ Tune Hydraulics: Adjust closing speed and final snap force using a hex key.
🔧 Tighten & Test: Secure all fixings and test for smooth, complete gate closure.  

🧰 Tools Required

🔑 Hex / Allen key set
🪛 Power drill & metal drill bits
🔨 Hammer & centre punch
📏 Tape measure & spirit level  

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