Gatemaster BQDG4060 Superlock Quick Exit Digital Gate Lock | 40–60mm | Universal Handed

The Gatemaster BQDG4060 Superlock Quick Exit is a bolt-on mechanical gate lock designed for communal and controlled-access pedestrian gates where secure entry and simple, rapid exit are required.

Visitors and authorised users enter from the outside using the mechanical digital keypad, while users inside can leave simply by operating the green push pad. Because the lock is entirely mechanical, there is no need for electrical wiring or a power supply, making it particularly useful for standalone pedestrian gates and retrofit installations.

The latest BQDG4060 is reversible handed and can be changed on site to suit either a left or right-hand gate. Gatemaster provides a straightforward process for repositioning the keypad and push pad before installation. (Gatemaster Locks)

Key Benefits

• Keyless controlled entry – mechanical keypad provides coded access without keys, cards or electrical access control.
• Quick exit from inside – highly visible push pad provides straightforward egress without entering a code.
• No power required – fully mechanical operation eliminates electrical wiring, batteries and power supplies.
• Universal handing – reversible design can be configured on site for left or right-hand gates.
• Designed for 40–60mm gate frames – the BQDG4060 is specifically sized for this common range of metal gate profiles.
• Slim 70mm lock case – suitable for a wide variety of pedestrian gate designs.
• Built for outdoor gates – designed around corrosion-resistant construction for exposed gate installations.
• Adjustable latchbolt – helps installers achieve accurate alignment on site.
• Optional security upgrades – compatible with Gatemaster Superlock keeps and the Quick Exit Shroud. (Gatemaster Locks)

Typical Applications

• Communal pedestrian gates
• Apartment and residential developments
• Commercial premises
• Schools and education sites
• Staff entrances
• Shared access gates
• Controlled pedestrian entrances

Technical Specifications

The current Gatemaster page lists the BQDG4060 for 40–60mm frames with reversible handing and states that its stainless-steel latchbolt engages 20mm. Gatemaster also confirms compatibility with its Gapless, Interlocking and Secure Superlock keeps. (Gatemaster Locks)

What’s Included

Gatemaster lists these components with the current BQDG range. Gatemaster Locks

Specification Guidance

Universal Handing

One of the most useful changes to the latest BQDG4060 is its reversible handing. Older BQDG locks were sold as separate left and right-hand models, which is why you may still see product codes such as BQDG4060L and BQDG4060R in older catalogues.

The current BQDG4060 can be changed on site. Gatemaster’s current procedure involves removing the keypad and push pad, rotating/repositioning the components and refitting them for the required handing.

Additional Security

For gates where someone could potentially reach through or around the gate and operate the internal push pad, Gatemaster offers the BQS Quick Exit Shroud. It bolts in front of the lock to restrict outside access to the push pad.

The BQDG can also be combined with Gatemaster’s Superlock Gapless Keep, Interlocking Keep or Secure Keep where greater protection and a more complete locking arrangement are required.

Is This the Right Gate Lock for You?

This is ideal if…

• Your gate frame is between 40mm and 60mm.
• You want coded entry without keys, cards or electrical access control.
• People need to be able to exit quickly from inside the gate.
• You want a mechanical lock that doesn’t require a power supply.
• You’re unsure about gate handing or want the flexibility to configure it during installation.
• You’re securing a communal, residential or commercial pedestrian entrance.

You may need an alternative if…

• Your gate frame is between 10mm and 30mm, in which case the BQDG1030 is the corresponding size.
• You require keypad access from both sides of the gate.
• You need electronic access control with fobs, intercoms or remote unlocking.
• You require key entry rather than a keypad.
• Your gate requires controlled access in both directions rather than free exit.

ACS Team Insight

The big advantage of the new BQDG4060 is that you no longer need to work out whether to order a left or right-hand version before going to site. The handing can be changed during installation, which is particularly useful for installers carrying the lock as van stock or when the exact gate orientation hasn’t been confirmed yet.

For communal gates, we’d also pay attention to whether somebody could reach the green push pad from outside through or around the gate. If that’s possible, the optional BQS security shroud is worth considering because it is specifically designed to restrict access to the push pad from the unsecured side.

Need personalised advice?

Call us on 01506 353612 or email salesacs@accesscontrolsuppliesltd.co.uk — our team is happy to help.