Ironmongery

Discover our wide range of architectural ironmongery suitable for both period and contemporary homes, conversions and commercial properties. In our Crompton range, we offer everything from gate ironmongery like hinges, bolts and latches to window and garage door ironmongery to secure your property.

All our architectural ironmongery solutions are backed by ERA expertise so you can enjoy increased security with peace of mind for years to come.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ironmongery does ERA stock?

ERA stocks a comprehensive range of architectural ironmongery through its Crompton range, covering bolts, garage door hardware, gate hinges, gate latches, general fittings, hasps and staples, pulleys, and repair plates and brackets.

The range is suitable for both period and contemporary residential properties, commercial buildings and agricultural or industrial applications, and provides trade professionals with a reliable single source for the ironmongery requirements they encounter across a broad range of maintenance, installation and new build projects.

What gate hardware does ERA stock?

ERA's gate hardware range covers gate hinges, gate latches and hasps and staples. Gate hinges include heavy tee hinges designed to support substantial timber and metal gates in exposed outdoor conditions.

Gate latches include plain ring handle options and heavy automatic gate catches that close and hold the gate without requiring a deliberate latching action — particularly useful on high-traffic pedestrian gates.

Hasps and staples provide a secure padlock anchor point for gates where security against unauthorised access is required, and are available in heavy duty formats for more demanding applications.

What is the difference between a gate latch and a gate catch?

A gate latch is a manually operated mechanism — the gate is held open until the latch is deliberately engaged by the user to close and hold the gate shut.

A gate catch — such as ERA's heavy automatic gate catch — operates automatically, engaging and holding the gate shut as soon as it swings closed, without any deliberate action from the user.

Automatic catches are particularly useful on garden gates, pool enclosure gates and side access gates where the gate must reliably close and latch behind anyone passing through, without relying on the user to manually engage the latch each time.

What is a hasp and staple and when is it used?

A hasp and staple is a two-part security fitting used to allow a padlock to be applied to a gate, shed door, outbuilding or other opening where no built-in locking mechanism exists.

The hasp is a hinged metal strap that pivots over the staple — a fixed loop — and the padlock is passed through the staple to prevent the hasp from lifting.

ERA stocks hasps and staples in a range of sizes and weights, including heavy duty options with hardened steel construction for more demanding security applications.

The hasp and staple is one of the simplest and most reliable security solutions for outbuildings, sheds, gates and garages where a padlock is the preferred locking method.

What garage door ironmongery does ERA stock?

ERA's garage door ironmongery range covers the hardware required for traditional side-hung and other garage door types — including the fittings needed to hang, secure and operate the door correctly over the long term.

Correctly specified garage door hardware contributes to smooth, reliable operation and ensures the door closes and secures the garage effectively.

Garage door security is increasingly recognised as an important consideration for overall property security, as the garage often provides internal access to the main property.

What are repair plates and brackets used for?

Repair plates and brackets are general purpose structural fittings used to reinforce, repair or support damaged or weakened timber structures — including door frames, gate posts, fence rails and general joinery.

A repair plate is typically a flat or angled steel plate that bridges a split, crack or joint in a timber member, secured with screws to restore structural integrity without the need for full replacement.

Brackets provide angular support at junctions between structural members, such as the corner of a door frame or the post-and-rail junction of a fence or gate.

ERA stocks repair plates and brackets in a range of sizes and configurations to cover the most commonly encountered repair and installation applications.

What are pulleys used for in ERA's ironmongery range?

ERA's pulleys are primarily used in sash window applications, where they form part of the counterbalance mechanism that allows the sash to be raised and held open without effort.

In a traditional sash window, a cord runs over a pulley wheel set into the top of the window frame, with a weighted counterbalance on the hidden side that offsets the weight of the sash panel.

Over time, pulleys can wear or seize, causing the sash to drop or become difficult to operate — ERA's replacement pulleys allow these to be replaced as part of a sash window restoration or maintenance project.

What is the Crompton range and what products does it cover?

The Crompton range is ERA's dedicated architectural ironmongery collection, designed for use across residential, commercial and agricultural applications.

The range covers the full breadth of general purpose and specialist ironmongery requirements — from gate hinges, latches and hasps through to garage door hardware, general fittings, repair plates, brackets and pulleys.

All Crompton products are manufactured to ERA's quality standards, providing trade professionals with ironmongery that performs reliably in exposed external conditions and is backed by ERA's expertise and support.