Product Description
Adapter Kit for DAC Industries Square Auto-Latch
- Right-size your hardware — Adapts a Square Auto-Latch to multiple post and frame sizes.
- Five common fits — Collars for 1-1/2″, 2″, 2-1/2″ posts; inserts for 1″ and 1-1/4″ frames.
- Field-friendly — Great when reusing gates or when exact sizes aren’t known until teardown.
- Clean install — Keeps the latch centered and aligned for smooth two-way swing and auto-latching.
- DAC-matched — Designed specifically for the DAC Square Auto-Latch.
When your ornamental gate sizes don’t match the base latch you’ve chosen, this adapter kit saves the day. The included collars and inserts tune the Square Auto-Latch to the most common post and frame sizes found in the field, so you can keep your preferred latch and still get a factory-fit result. That’s especially helpful on replacement jobs and community retrofits, where you’ll encounter mixed post sections and unexpected frame profiles. Centered alignment helps the latch catch cleanly and re-engage automatically. Use the kit pieces you need and keep the rest in your service bin for future calls.
Start by confirming the square post dimension and frame size on the gate leaf, then select the matching collar and insert from the kit. Dry-fit the latch and strike, cycle the gate in both directions, and confirm full engagement before tightening all fasteners. If you’re specifying the whole opening from scratch, you can also select a Square Auto-Latch sized for your posts and frames out of the box; the adapter kit just gives you flexibility when there’s uncertainty. For round-frame chain link projects, choose the dedicated DAC Chain Link Auto-Latch. For new ornamental installs that already match the latch size, go straight to the Square Auto-Latch without adapters.
Specifications
| Post Collars | 1-1/2″, 2″, 2-1/2″ square posts |
| Frame Inserts | 1″ and 1-1/4″ gate frames |
| Compatibility | DAC Square Auto-Latch (ornamental) |
| Use Cases | Retrofits, mixed sizes, uncertain field conditions |
Installation (Quick Steps)
- Measure — Verify post and frame sizes.
- Select — Choose the correct collar(s)/insert(s) from the kit.
- Align — Dry-fit latch/strike; check two-way swing and auto-latch.
- Secure — Tighten fasteners evenly; re-check latch height for child-resistance where applicable.
Buying Guide
- Retrofit advantage — Keep your preferred latch across varying post/frame sizes.
- Inventory tip — One kit can cover multiple future service calls.
- Round-frame gates — Use the chain link variant instead of adapting.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What sizes does the kit cover?
- Collars for 1-1/2″, 2″, 2-1/2″ square posts and inserts for 1″ and 1-1/4″ frames.
- Is the kit required?
- No. If your latch is already matched to post/frame sizes, install as-is; the kit is for flexibility.
- Will this work on round-frame chain link?
- No—use the DAC chain link auto-latch designed for round frames.
Comparison
- Square Auto-Latch Adapter Kit (this item) — Collars/inserts for multiple sizes.
- Square Auto-Latch — Direct-fit latch for ornamental square posts/frames.
- Chain Link Auto-Latch — Round-frame version; no adapters needed.
