Options for architectural hinges
- Non-Removable Pin (NRP)- locks hinge pin to hinge; provides added security on exterior doors
- Security stud
- Hospital tips
- Ornamental tips such as ball, acorn, steeple
- Most hinges are available in plain bearing, ball bearing, and extra heavy weight
- Concealed bearing models available
- Available in many standard architectural finishes and custom finishes
Full mortise
- For use with wood or hollow metal doors
- Both hinge leaves are mortised (one in the door edge and one in the frame rabbet)
Half mortise (mortise in door)
- One hinge leaf is mortised into the door edge and one leaf is surface applied to the frame face
- Normally used with steel frames that cant be mortised or when a door is rehung and previous hinge locations on the frame must be avoided
Half surface (surface on door)
- One hinge leaf is surface mounted to the door surface and one leaf is mortised into the frame rabbet
- Used where the door cannot be mortised
Continuous hinges
- New construction and retrofit
- For use on heavy or high frequency use doors
- Continuous vertical support distributes the door weight evenly and helps prevent sagging
- Standard hinge lengths are 1 less the door opening height
- Models available for use on lead lined doors
- Available with fire ratings up to 3 hours/ULA
- Standard and customized finishes available
- Geared Hinges
- Aluminum only
- Ordered in anodized or powder coated finishes
- Full Surface, full surface swing clear, half surface, full mortise swing clear, full concealed leaf
- Pin & Barrel Hinges
Full mortise, half mortise & half surface, full surface flush, full surface swing clear, full mortise adjustable edge
Spring hinges
- A hinge containing one or more springs to move the door into the closed position
- Types available for single or double acting doors
- Closes door and eliminates the need for a closer
- May not meet ADA requirements for opening force
Electric transfer hinges & pivots
- For transferring electrical power to hardware mounted on the doors, such as electric locks, electric exit devices, electric strikes when mounted on the inactive leaf of a pair of doors
- Monitoring hinges are also available; can monitor door position
Offset hung pivot sets
- Supplied with bottom and top pivot as a set
- Various offsets available (3/4 and 1 1/2 most common)
- For use on doors weighing up to 1000 lbs.
- Can be used on fire door assemblies up to 3 hours
- Single acting
- Intermediate pivots are recommended for all doors over 50 high to maintain fire ratings or door warranties
- Models available for lead lined doors
Center hung pivots
- Supplied with bottom and top pivot as a set
- For use on doors weighing up to 1800 lbs.
- Single or double acting (double acting for non fire rated units only)
Swing clear hinges
- Designed to swing doors completely clear of opening when door is opened 95 degrees
- Available in standard or heavy weight
Anchor hinges
- For use on heavy weight doors receiving high frequency use
- Available in standard or heavy weight
- Hinges are handed
- Non-rising removable pin standard
Double acting spring hinges
- For use on double acting doors
- Door can open in either direction and automatically close
- Adjustable spring tension
- Sizes available to accommodate your door
Invisible hinges
- For use with doors where a concealed hinge (when door is closed) is desired
- Available for metal, wood, and plastic doors
- Up to 3-hour fire rated hinges available
- Hinge size is dependent on door thickness
Light duty - 3/4 min. door thickness
Medium duty - 1 1/8 min. door thickness
Heavy duty - 1 3/4 min. door thickness
Gravity door pivots
- Double acting, non-handed
- For use on light weight doors
- Closes door by gravity
- Hold-open at 90 degrees available
- Door weight and size limitations may vary by model and manufacturer
Horizontal spring pivots
- Double acting, non-handed
- Maximum door weight is 120 lbs., maximum door size is 3
- Hold-open at 85 degrees available
- Adjustable spring tension
- Also available with floor plate or jamb bracket
- Available in a number of architectural finishes
Reinforcing pivot
- For use with heavy or very wide doors
- Solves door sag problems
- Installs without special preparation
- When installed, the pivot point is aligned with the center line of the hinge
- Widths available: 3 1/2, 4, 4 1/2, 5
