Hardware Essentials Slide Gate Latch Black are ideal for use with sheds， barns and livestock enclosures. Can be used with left or right hand swinging and sliding gates and doors. Can be padlocked for additional security.FeaturesSECURITY: Sliding bolts are an ideal means for securing doors， sheds， and gates from being opened by children， animals， or windADDITIONAL SECURITY: Gate latches can be secured with a padlock to increase safety， especially if your primary concern is trespassersAMBIDEXTROUS DESIGN: These barrel bolts can be used for right or left side applications， making for versatile usage