Cardinal Gates MG-15 Auto-Lock / MG-25 Duragate
The Cardinal Gates MG-15 Auto-Lock / MG-25 Duragate fits openings up to 40.5 in, fits openings from 26.5 in, and stands 29.5 in tall, per Cardinal Gates. Wall-mounted aluminum gate with an auto-lock latch that is pulled and twisted to open.
- hardwareMount
- 26.5-40.5 inFits
- 29.5 inHeight
How the MG-15 Auto-Lock / MG-25 Duragate stacks up
Against the 22 hardware-mounted gates we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Below the typical range for hardware-mounted gates (40.9 in to 49.5 in).
Within the typical range for hardware-mounted gates (25.6 in to 30 in).
Within the typical range for hardware-mounted gates (29.5 in to 32 in).
What sets the MG-15 Auto-Lock / MG-25 Duragate apart
Measured against the 22 hardware-mounted gates we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Fits openings up to: 40.5 inbelow the middle half of the 20 hardware-mounted gates that publish it (40.9 in to 49.5 in)
- Fits openings from: 26.5 inin the middle half of the 19 hardware-mounted gates that publish it (25.6 in to 30 in)
- Gate height: 29.5 inin the middle half of the 19 hardware-mounted gates that publish it (29.5 in to 32 in)
Next to its closest matches
- Cardinal Gates SS-30 Stairway SpecialNext to it, the MG-15 Auto-Lock / MG-25 Duragate is 9 in narrower; 0.5 in narrower.
- Cardinal Gates SS-30OD OutdoorNext to it, the MG-15 Auto-Lock / MG-25 Duragate is 2 in narrower; 0.5 in narrower.
- Regalo Top of Stairs Gates (Metal, Dual Lock, Extra Tall)Next to it, the MG-15 Auto-Lock / MG-25 Duragate is 14.5 in narrower; 7.5 in narrower; 5.5 in shorter.
Will it fit my opening?
| Fits openings | 26.5-40.5 in, per the maker |
|---|---|
| Extensions | BX1 10.5 in (openings 42.5-53 in); BX2 21.75 in (openings 48.75-64 in) |
| Gate height | 29.5 in |
| Walk-through door | Yes |
| One-hand opening | Yes, per the maker |
Where it can go
| Mount | Hardware-mounted (screws into the wall) |
|---|---|
| The maker on stairs | “Ideal for securing stairs” |
| Indoor or outdoor | Indoor; maker says it is not an outdoor |
Listed features
- Auto-lock latch
- Extensions available
Worth checking
- Indoor only
Where to buy the MG-15 Auto-Lock / MG-25 Duragate
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
- Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Cardinal Gates MG-15 Auto-Lock / MG-25 Duragate | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hardware-mounted gate |
| Mount | hardware |
| Stairs (maker's words) | "Ideal for securing stairs" |
| Fits openings | 26.5-40.5 in |
| Height | 29.5 in |
| Walk-through door | Yes |
| One-hand open | Yes, per the maker |
| Extensions | BX1 10.5 in (openings 42.5-53 in); BX2 21.75 in (openings 48.75-64 in) |
| Material | Powder-coated aluminum |
| Standards (maker's words) | "Certified by JPMA" |
| Maker's warnings | Not for outdoor use; drywall anchor kit for installs without a stud |
Compare the MG-15 Auto-Lock / MG-25 Duragate with
How each closest rival differs from the MG-15 Auto-Lock / MG-25 Duragate, from the makers' specs.
- Cardinal GatesSS-30 Stairway Specialfits to 49.5 infrom 27 in
- 9 in wider
- 0.5 in wider
- Cardinal GatesSS-30OD Outdoorfits to 42.5 infrom 27 in
- 2 in wider
- 0.5 in wider
- RegaloTop of Stairs Gates (Metal, Dual Lock, Extra Tall)fits to 55 infrom 34 in
- 14.5 in wider
- 7.5 in wider
- 5.5 in taller
- KidCoSafeway G2000 / G2001fits to 42.5 infrom 24.75 in
- 2 in wider
- 1.8 in narrower
- 1 in taller
MG-15 Auto-Lock / MG-25 Duragate: questions answered
From Cardinal Gates's published specs, last checked 2026-11-11.
Can the Cardinal Gates MG-15 Auto-Lock / MG-25 Duragate go at the top of stairs?
The maker says: "Ideal for securing stairs" Mount: hardware. Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
What openings does the Cardinal Gates MG-15 Auto-Lock / MG-25 Duragate fit?
Per the maker: 26.5-40.5 inches, 29.5 inches tall. Extensions: BX1 10.5 in (openings 42.5-53 in); BX2 21.75 in (openings 48.75-64 in).
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More hardware-mounted gates
- KidCoQuick Install Safewayfits to 42.5 infrom 24.75 in
- KidCoAngle Mount Safewayfits to 42.5 infrom 28 in
- KidCoRetractable Safewayfits to 55 in33.5 in tall
- Toddleroo by North StatesTall Easy Swing & Lock Gate Series 2 (5052) opened; standard model not opened
- Toddleroo by North StatesStairway Secure Gate 8691/8694fits to 41 infrom 27 in
- Toddleroo by North StatesLuxeCraft Wood Gate 5160fits to 39.25 infrom 25.25 in
Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-11. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.