Jillian Sward

Pivot hinges help busy businesses stay in control of traffic. From spring pivot hinges to gravity pivot hinges, you can use McKinney pivot hinges for all kinds of applications. Most hinges use pins for motion, but just like their name, pivot hinges move around a single point. Reinforcement hinges, spring

When it comes to hinges, no one knows better than our McKinney experts that the right hardware improves a door’s durability and long-term operation. There are all kinds of commercial applications where hinges play a crucial role in improving safety. Depending on the application, there are five recommended McKinney

Electric hinges or power transfer units offer more security when you need to make sure that doors don’t open unless you know who’s coming through. When door security is that big of a priority, you can protect your employees, inventory, and anything else from theft using power transfer

Spring hinges go by different names, such as spring-loaded hinges or self-closing door hinges. The spring mechanism makes it so that doors automatically close behind you. McKinney offers a number of commercial-grade spring hinges for all applications. If you have a wood or metal door, spring hinges work wonders for

For minimal interiors and sleek doorways, concealed hinges work wonders. There’s something special about these doors from the very first impression. With no visible hardware to take away from the door’s appearance, these hinges are beautifully disguised. There are five different series of concealed hinges from McKinney. Whether

High-quality custom hinges are designed to work for any hinge application. While one hinge may work for a certain door, the same hinge could have trouble with a thicker, larger door that requires sturdier hardware. The commercial and industrial environment plays a role in determining the size and function of

There are all kinds of hinges out there for commercial applications. Though butt hinges are the most common and can be used for many door types, specialty hinges can offer concealment or specialty hinges can offer solutions for uncommon applications. So, whether you need an interior or exterior hinge, you

Standard Butt Hinge Also known as the “mortise hinge,” a butt hinge is the most common type of hardware that you will find in commercial and residential applications. This is the standard two-leaf design joined by a single pin. The leaves “butt” together when the door is closed. Butt hinges

Most hinges are mounted to the surface of the door, or they may have a recessed installation. There are also combination strike designs. In every case, everything must be properly measured beforehand, and the appropriate clearances must be known before installation begins. Tools and custom cuts must also be considered,

Hinge manufacturing refers to the production process. Both hinges and latches are typically made by the same manufacturer, and they begin the process the same way. To start off, the chosen metal material for the hinge is melted. Once it’s at the right temperature, the manufacturer puts it through

Commercial door hinges are thicker gauge, load-bearing hardware that lasts for years. The construction and purpose of the door hinge is particularly important when considering what door hinge to use as well. Ranging in size and configuration, a typical size for a commercial butt hinge is 4 ½” by 4 ½” with

If you want to customize your door even further, you can choose a custom hinge that is best for the door weight and application. Special applications and door types require different hinges. These may be called full mortise, half mortise, full surface, half surface and many other specialty hinges. For

The history of the door hinge dates back to antiquity. This ancient hardware is much different than how it is used today according to archaeologists, but the door hinge still maintains its original function and purpose. There is no exact origin of the hinge, but the oldest date back to

When it comes to installation, using the wrong type of door hinge can really affect your commercial application. For example, if you have a high use or special requirement door opening, then your hinge needs to be matched to fit that demand. Heavy duty, commercial door hinges are hardware built