Door closers & exit hardware Door furniture Locks & cylinders Hinges 206 UNION Trade catalogue Reliable, high-quality hinges are crucial for making sure a door stays in the right place and doesn’t drop, while opening and closing doors smoothly. Looking for a hinge that will give you many years of service? We have an extensive range of door hinges, from fire door hinges, maintenance free hinges, butt hinges and security dog-bolt hinges. No matter the size, strength and style you need, we can help. Hinge Grade Duty For use on Durability test cycles Final adjusted weight 7 Medium Door 200,000 40 8 Light Window 10,000 60 9 Light Door or Window 25,000 60 10 Medium Door 200,000 60 11 Heavy Door 200,000 80 12 Severe Door 200,000 100 13 Severe Door 200,000 120 14 Severe Door 200,000 160 EN 1935 EN 1935:2002 classifies single axis hinges using an 8-digit coding system. Each digit refers to a particular feature of the product measured against the standard’s performance requirements such as strength, robustness, durability and suitability for fire/smoke door applications. Fire door testing – fire resistance within door assemblies serves three main purposes: to restrict the initial development of the fire, to restrict the spread of the fire and to protect escape routes. Selecting the right hinge • Is it a fire, smoke or emergency escape door? • How heavy is the door and what are the door dimensions (height, weight, thickness)? • Is the door situated internally or externally? • What level of use and / or abuse is expected? • What other hardware is fitted on the door that may affect the performance? Standards Door weights and grades This table is an indication of some of the details included with hinge grading.
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