ASSA ABLOY - Specification Manual

assaabloy.com 295 Hinges Introduction Hinges The entire function of a door relies on the quality and correct specification of the hinges. Hinges connect two things together, bearing the weight from one to the other about a fixed axis of rotation allowing it to open and close easily. They are found on virtually all doors in a home, mains doors, and commercial buildings. There are a large variety of hinge types and sizes available depending on the type of application required. Failure of the hinges and/or incorrect specification can have significant consequences for the lifespan of doors, including safety critical fire doors, within the buildings they protect. Our ranges offer quality, robustness and reliability for most door requirements. We have a variety of hinges that can be specified for residential or commercial settings in different finishes to suit all of the door hardware to complete the overall aesthetics of a door. Meet all of the relevant standards and certification Constructed from high grade quality materials and rigorously tested Combination of performance, durability and good value Key features Types of hinges High performance bushed bearing butt hinges are suitable for severe duty applications for doors that are subject to frequent misuse. Suitable for 120kg doors mass with congruent fixing patterns that spread the load of the door more effectively within the timber. Suitable for heavy duty applications and for use on doors that are subject to a high frequency of use by the public with little incentive to exercise care. Generally used within healthcare projects. Equipped with ball bearings in the knuckle of the hinge to reduce friction. Strong and durable, ball bearing butt hinges are a minimum requirement for large, heavy doors. Around the central pin there are ball bearings which create a permanently lubricated surface area, this allows for doors to swing smoothly with less force required. Ball bearing butt hinge Bushed bearing butt hinge Journal supported hinge Supplied as non-handed complete assembled hinge with frame and door leaves encapsulated by end caps. Available with different bearing types. Traditional design preferred by many. Butt hinge

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