Hinges

• Architectural
• Continuous
• Pivots
• Concealed
• Detention style
• Double acting
• Monitoring
• Power transfers

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 can't 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 5'0" 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"

Manufacturers

Bommer • Hager • McKinney • Rixson • Roton • Select • Soss • Stanley