Are Inset Continuous Hinges Required for Hollow Metal Doors

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This Full Mortised Continuous PemkoHinge has shorter leaves than a standard Full Mortised model, and with a 1/16" offset on one leaf. It is specifically designed for use with hollow metal doors with a thickness that ranges between 1-3/4" and 2-1/4". It should be used with hollow metal door frames where the inset conforms to S.D.I. Specifications for Aligning Doors and Frames.

This model is available in Standard Duty (Bearing at 6" Centers), Heavy Duty Grade 3 (Bearings at 3" Centers) and Heavy Duty Grade 1 (Bearings at 3" and 1.5" Centers), see chart below for amount of bearins and weight capabilities:

Attributes:

• Efficiency: With a continuous hinge, typical alignment problems (such as door sag and binding) are eliminated.
• Uniformity: The continuous hinge distributes load stress uniformly along the full length of the door and frame.
• Durability: The gear design of the continuous hinge ensures symmetrical operation of each leaf which extends the life of the hinge and door.
• Low Operating Force: 1⁄2 lb. or less operating force required to operate most doors, regardless of size.
• Code Compliance: Low operating force feature makes continuous hinges ideal for doors used by the physically challenged.
• Steel Frame Compatibility: The continuous hinge, when installed on standard steel doors and frames, requires no additional reinforcement. However, hinge preps must have fillers installed for proper operation.
• Security: A high degree of security can be achieved for exterior openings or restricted spaces by using a continuous hinge. With the geared construction and the full-length channel cap, the common gap between the door and frame is sealed, which provides security against prying.
• Safety: In addition, the continuous full-height hinge cap protects against pinching fingers in doors in public areas, particularly those where children are present.
• Privacy: Sight proof design of the continuous hinge provides privacy for lavatories, executive offices, or file rooms.

Design Features:

• PemkoHinge™ has increased critical stress points of the hinge leaf extrusions providing additional strengths and rigidity to the completed product.
• PemkoHinge™ bearing design eliminates premature wear, guarantees proper alignment, and requires fewer bearings to carry more weight. The bearing is produced for the manufacturer using a chemical composition and injection process that provides a stronger, more accurately formed bearing.
• PemkoHinge™ is designed with inter-meshing gear segments in the hinge which provide 50% more bearing surface resulting in less wear.
• PemkoHinge™ goes through the anodizing process after completing all machining. This means the machined aluminum surfaces that are in direct contact with the bearing have a smoother, harder surface, thereby reducing wear.
• PemkoHinge™ maintains uniform bearing spacing for the full length of the hinge even when lengths exceed 10'.
• PemkoHinge™ uses #12-24 size fasteners instead of #10. (#12 Tek fasteners available upon request through our office).
• PemkoHinge™ commercial models are ideal for use on lead lined doors (i.e. hospital X-ray rooms), without requiring special screw locations.

Additional Options Available - See Options Tab for more details:

• Hospital Tip
• FirePins for Fire Rated Assemblies

Stock Sizes :Stock sizes include 83", 85" and 95"- these sizes will not be charged a cutting fee. If required select from options above.

Custom Sizes: Can be purchased in custom sizes up to 104" through our website.  Sizes up to 120" can be purchased through our office. A minimal cutting fee will be charged, included in price above. Please contact us  or call us at 845-388-1300 for pricing and shipping information.

Available Finishes: Can be purchased in anodized variations through our website. Black Anodized Aluminum may also be available for an additional 20% of the Dark Bronze Anodized price. Please contact us or call us at 845-388-1300 to confirm availability and details.

Note Regarding Strengths: This product is available in Standard Duty or Heavy Duty variations. If the required strength is unavailable at time of purchase manufacturer will substitute a higher grade model at no additional cost.

Fasteners: Supplied with standard fastener kit. Replacement Kit or individual screws can be purchased through our office. TEK / TORX screws can also be purchased through the office.

Please note, images are for illustrative purposes only. They are not actual photos. Therefore, actual colors may vary slightly and size may be enlarged to show detail. See product specs for exact measurements.

Heavy Duty Grade 1 Hinges are GUARANTEED FOR LIFE OF THE OPENING against defects in material and workmanship.
Standard Duty and Heavy Duty Grade 3 Hinges are guaranteed for 10 years.
Click to view our Full Warranty Policy.

For thinner doors, see our Heavy Duty Full Mortised for 1-3/8" Doors Pemko Continuous Hinge.

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