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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