Works well for use with stopping our toddler but letting our cats get to the litter box. Its placed in an area that is rarely used but once or so a day to open and close main gate. So far it works well. If it was placed in a high traffic area I'm not sure how long it would last. The plastic clamp doesn't seem heavy duty sturdy. Wish the small door could stay open with a latch so it doesn't occasionally re close or swing shut. We just have to make sure its always pushed all the way back or cat can't figure it out. Overall it works great for us .