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Hinge Technical Information

CHOOSING A HINGE

Ensure the duty of the hinge will be suitable for the application Ensure the material is suitable for the environment in which it is being fitted See our choosing hinges for fire doors guide below Ironmongery and door closers will affect the weight of the door, use the Critical Hinge Selection Information below to ensure you calculate your door weight correctly

• Heavy duty - for high use fire doors in public buildings • Grade 304 stainless steel • Size 102 x 76 x 3mm • BS EN Grade 13 • Suitable for doors up to 120kg

102mm

76mm

CHOOSING HINGES FOR FIRE DOORS CE Marking

BS EN1935 Hinge Classifications

To ensure you comply with the latest UK Construction Products Directive for hardware used on fire doors, select hinges that are CE marked. Where applicable we have marked hinges with the CE logo to aid you in this choice. BS EN1935 Classification Use the BS EN hinge classification shown opposite coupled with the hinge duty rating to ensure you select a hinge that is fit for the project. Unsuitable hinge selection will result in door failure, and can have fatal consequences for the occupants of the building in the event of a fire.

Max. Door Mass Kgs

Tested To (cycles)

Hinge Grade

7

40

200,000

11

80

200,000

12

100

200,000

13

120

200,000

14 200,000 Maximum door mass is calculated using three hinges per door 160

The information here is for guidance purposes only: We do not accept any liability for any loss, damage or injury, how so ever caused, as a result of reliance on any information given.

CRITICAL HINGE SELECTION INFORMATION Corrected Door Weight Calculator Adding door closers and ironmongery can have a disproportionate effect on the door weight. It is critical that you take into account the calculated door weight when considering the correct hinges and closers for a door. We offer this simple guide to help you make the correct selection.

Add [to original leaf kg]

Add 20% to start for fitting a closer and ironmongery or add 100% if your selected closer needs a backcheck function

= Corrected Door Weight Example 50kg fire door blank, fitted with a backcheck door closer in a busy office corridor = 115kg corrected door weight

Start with your actual door weight

Add 15% for heavy use doors i.e. corridors

Reduce by 10% for light use doors i.e. a storeroom

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