{"product_id":"2-x-3-side-post-for-pivot-hinges","title":"2' x 3' Side Post Heavy Duty","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2′ x 3′ Side Post Heavy Duty is an essential component for building secure, stable, and professional-looking gate installations. Specifically designed to work with pivot hinges, it ensures your gate opens and closes smoothly while maintaining long-term structural integrity. With a clean, concealed-screw design and a durable black powder-coated finish, it looks as good as it performs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBenefit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy-Duty Load Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt to handle the stress and weight of pivot hinges without bending or shifting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePivot Hinge Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired for use with pivot hinges – engineered specifically for this application.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDurable Aluminum Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrong, long-lasting aluminum that holds its shape under sustained hinge loads.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConcealed Mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace cover hides screws for a clean, high-end finish.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeather-Resistant Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack textured powder coating protects against rust, corrosion, and outdoor wear.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInner Channel System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlide-in aluminum block within the channel provides secure and stable hinge attachment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersatile Installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCan be bolted to a wall or to a larger concrete or 3″ x 3″ post.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose your mounting location – either a wall or a concrete post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlign the side post with your gate position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure the post in place using bolts or screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the aluminum block into the inner channel of the post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach the pivot hinge securely to the post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the face cover to conceal the screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest the gate and adjust as needed for smooth, balanced operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the 2′ x 3′ Side Post Heavy Duty?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2′ x 3′ Side Post Heavy Duty is purpose-built to handle the mechanical demands of pivot hinge gate systems. Unlike standard posts, it features an inner channel for secured hinge attachment and a concealed face cover for a polished, professional appearance. The durable aluminum construction and black textured powder coating ensure it performs reliably outdoors for years with no maintenance concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a professional gate installer or a confident DIY builder, the 2′ x 3′ Side Post Heavy Duty delivers the strength, stability, and clean aesthetics that a high-quality gate installation demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdetails id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1900\" open\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003csummary data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1900\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t Is this post required for pivot hinges? \n\t\t\t\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cp data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003eYes, it is specifically designed to be used with pivot hinge systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/details\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdetails id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1901\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003csummary data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1901\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t Can it support heavy gates? \n\t\t\t\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cp data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2687\"\u003eYes, it is built to handle heavy hinge loads efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/details\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdetails id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1902\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003csummary data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1902\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t Is it weather-resistant? \n\t\t\t\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cp data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2815\"\u003eYes, the powder-coated aluminum resists rust and corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/details\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdetails id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1903\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003csummary data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1903\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t Where can it be installed? \n\t\t\t\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cp data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2947\"\u003eIt can be mounted on walls or larger concrete posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/details\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdetails id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1904\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003csummary data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1904\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t Does it include a base plate? \n\t\t\t\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cp data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2947\"\u003eA base plate is optional for additional support if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/details\u003e\n\t\t\u003cp data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003eYes, it is specifically designed to be used with pivot hinge systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2687\"\u003eYes, it is built to handle heavy hinge loads efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2815\"\u003eYes, the powder-coated aluminum resists rust and corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2947\"\u003eIt can be mounted on walls or larger concrete posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2947\"\u003eA base plate is optional for additional support if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aluglobus fence","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71156408058109,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/7102\/8221\/files\/Untitled-design-90.png?v=1786979541","url":"https:\/\/shopaluminumfence.com\/products\/2-x-3-side-post-for-pivot-hinges","provider":"Aluglobus fence","version":"1.0","type":"link"}