BUTT HINGE APPLICATIONS:
WASHERED/PLAIN HINGES: Hollow core panel doors, Light duty doors (housing),FD30 (Grade 7/Grade 10/Grade 11)
BALL BEARING HINGES: Solid core doors, FD30 (Grade 11), FD30/60 ((Grade 13/Grade 14), Heavy/medium duty doors (offices/apartments), Performance grade matched to door mass
SPECIALIST HINGE APPLICATIONS:
DOG BOLT/SECURITY HINGES: Used on external doors where the pin is vulnerable to attack, Security stud which locks both leaves together when in closed position
HOSPITAL TIP/ANTI LIGATURE HINGES: Used on doors where there is a potential for self harm, Bevelled knuckle to prevent ligature being applied to the hinge
GRADE 14, GRADE 13 HINGE APPLICATIONS
H2N/H3N HINGES: FD30/60 (Grade 13/Grade 14), Maintenance free, Severe duty doors (hospitals/schools/public buildings), Performance grade to suit door mass
H2N/H3N LIFT OFF HINGE APPLICATIONS
H2N/H3N LIFT OFF HINGES: Solid core doors, FD30 (Grade 11), FD30/60 (Grade 13), Heavy duty (offices/schools), Frames and doors can be supplied at different, stages of the build, Allow for fast replacement of door, if damaged
PROJECTION HINGES
Projection hinges come in various shapes and sizes. Most common are: Parliament, Broad butt (projection varies by door thickness), These are used to overcome architraves and frame details when the door needs to open to 180°. The “projection” is the distance between the face of the door and the frame when the door is in the open position.