Thread: Electromagnetic gate latch?
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Re: Electromagnetic gate latch?
For less than 1/2 the price of the gate latch you were looking at you can get an electromagnet rated for 160 lbs from McMaster-Carr part #5698K312.

All you would have to do is put an iron plate at the end of your kicker and make sure that the plate is pressed firmly against the electromagnet before the magnet is engaged.

However it is important to remember that the iron may become magnetized with unexpected results!