GENERAL INFORMATION DETERMINE TYPE OF HINGE What is the door material (wood, stainless, fiber glass, or hollow metal)? What is the frame material (wood, stainless steel, channel iron, or hollow metal)? are manufactured in accordance with ANSI/BHMA A156.1. Self- closing hinges and pivots are in accordance with ANSI/BHMA A156.17 using three hinges per opening on a 3 0 x 7 0 x 1 3 /4 (91x213 x 4.4 cm) door. Full mortise - Both leaves are mortised one leaf in the door and one leaf in the frame (wood door or hollow metal door with wood frame or hollow metal frame). Example: - SPX2BB5191, 4 1 /2 (114 x 114mm), US32D SELECT THE PROPER WEIGHT AND BEARING STRUCTURE are placed into three groups because of the various door sizes and weights: Heavy Duty- Ball Bearing Example SPX4BB5191, 5 x 5 (127 x 127 mm), US32D Standard Weight Ball Bearing Example SPXBB5191, 4 1 /2 x 4 1 /2 (114 x 114 mm), US32D Standard Weight Plain Bearing Example SPXBB5191, 4 1 /2 x 4 (114 x 102 mm), US32D There are two factors that determine the weight and structure of the hinge: weight of the door and frequency of use. It is advisable to include the approximate weight of additional hardware that will be installed on the door. Underwriter s Laboratories does not specifically apply UL listing to hinges. Instead, their Builders Product Directory refers to NFPA80 Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows 1999 Edition, listed below. Doors up to 60 (1.52 m) in height shall be provided with two hinges and an additional hinge for each additional 30 (0.76 m). Where spring hinges are used, at least two shall be provided. Table 2-4.3.1 Builders Hardware Mortise, Surface, and Full Length, Pivots or Spring for Swinging Doors. Door Rating (hr) Maximum Door Size Width ft. Height (m) Minimum Hinge Size Height in. Thickness (mm) For 1 3/4 (44.5 mm) or thicker doors Type Hinge 3, 1 1 /2, 1, 3 /4, 1 /2, 1 /3 4 (1.22) 10 (3.05) 4 1 /2 (114.3) 0.180 (4.57) Steel, mortise or 3, 1 1 /2, 1, 3 /4, 1 /2, 1 /3 4 (1.22) 8 (2.44) 4 1 /2 (114.3) 0.134 (3.40) Steel, mortise or 1 1 /2, 1, 3 /4, 1 /2, 1 /3 3 1 /16(0.96) 8 (2.44) 6 (152.4) 0.225 (5.72) Steel, mortise or 3, 1 1 /2, 1, 3 /4, 1 /2, 1 /3 4 (1.22) 10 (3.05) 4 (101.6) 0.225 (5.72) Steel pivots (including top, bottom, and intermediate) 1 1 /2, 1, 3 /4, 1 /2, 1 /3 3 (0.91) 5 (1.52) 4 (101.6 0.130 (3.30) Steel, mortise or 1 1 /2, 1, 3 /4, 1 /2, 1 /3 2 (0.61) 3 (0.91) 3 (76.2) 0.092 (2.34) Steel, mortise or 3, 1 1 /2, 1, 3 /4, 1 /2, 1 /3 3 (0.91) 7 (2.13) 4 1 /2 (114.3) 0.134 (3.40) Steel, mortise or (labeled, self-closing, spring type) 3, 1 1 /2, 1, 3 /4, 1 /2, 1 /3 3 (0.91) 7 (2.13) 4 (101.6) 0.105 (2.67) Steel, mortise or (labeled, self-closing, spring type) For 1 3 /8 (44.5mm) doors 3, 1 1 /2, 1, 3 /4, 1 /2, 1 /3 3 (0.91) 7 (2.13) 3 1 /2 (89.9) 0.123 (3.12) Steel, mortise or 3, 1 1 /2, 1, 3 /4, 1 /2, 1 /3 3 2 /3 (0.81) 7 (2.13) 3 1 /2 (89.9) 0.105 (2.67) Steel, mortise or (labeled, self-closing, spring type) NOTES: 1. All hinges or pivots, except spring hinges, shall be of the ball bearing type. or pivots employing other anti-friction bearing s shall be permitted if they meet the requirements of ANSI A156.1, Standard for Butts and. Spring hinges shall be labeled. 2. 4 1 /2 (114mm) high, 0.180 (4.57mm) thick shall be permitted for use on wide and heavy doors or doors that are subjected to heavy uses. 3. Some manufacturers can provide fire doors with hinges of lighter weight that are not of the ball bearing type where they are part of a listed assembly and meet the requirements of ANSI A156.1, Standard for Butts and, and have been tested to a minimum of 350,000 cycles. 4. Pivot sets made up of components that are smaller or of a lighter gauge, provided they meet the requirements of ANSI A156.4, Door Controls (Closers) and are in accordance with the manufacturer s label service procedures. DETERMINE THE SIZE OF HINGE The first thing to find is the height of the hinge. Follow the examples below. These are examples only. The Full Mortise hinges are there two dimensions, such as a 4 1 /2 x 4 1 /2 (114 x 114 mm). The first dimension indicates the height and the second dimension indicates the width when the hinge is in the open position.
THICKNESS OF DOOR WIDTH OF DOOR HEIGHT OF HINGE 1 3 /8 (35 mm) Door To 32 (81 cm) 3 1 /2 (89 mm) 1 3 /8 (35 mm) Door 32 to 36 (81 to 91 cm) 4 (102 mm) 1 3 /4 (45 mm) Door To 36 (91 cm) 4 1 /2 (114 mm) 1 3 /4 (45 mm) Door 36 to 48 (91 to 122 cm) 5 (127 mm) 1 3 /4 (45 mm) Door Over 48 (122 cm) 6 (152 mm) 2, 2 1 /4 & 2 1 /2 Door (51, 57 & 64 mm) 2, 2 1 /4 & 2 1 /2 Door (51, 57 & 64 mm) To 42 (107 cm) Over 42 (107 cm) There are three dimensions to know in order to determine the minimum width of the hinge: door thickness, backset and clearance required. 1. When figuring the calculations for a wood door and wood frame, the door is flush with the casing or face of the frame. When figuring the calculations for a wood or metal door with a hollow metal frame, the door is inset approximately 1 /8 (3.2 mm). 2. For doors up to 2 1 /4 (57 mm) thick, the hinge is set back 1 /4 (6.4mm) from the back face of the door. 3. For doors over 2 1 /4 (57 mm) thick, the hinge is set back 3 /8 (9.5 mm) from the back face of the door. Once these dimensions are known, the formula can then be applied. Take the door thickness, minus the backset, times two, plus the clearance required. If the hinge size is not standard, then go to the next larger hinge width. If the width of the hinge is greater than the height of the hinge (example: 4 1 /2 x 6 (114 x 152 mm) this is referred to as a Wide Throw Hinge. This would apply only to full mortise hinges. MINIMUM WIDTH OF HINGE 5 Heavy Weight (127 mm) 6 Heavy Weight (152 mm) 1 /4 (6.4mm) FOR DOORS UP TO 2 1 /4 (57mm) THICK 3 /8 (9.5mm) FOR DOORS OVER 2 1 /4 (57mm) THICK FULL MORTISE HINGE LENGTH FREQUENCY OF USE HINGE TYPE MAXIMUM DOOR WEIGHT MAXIMUM DOOR WIDTH TYPE 4 1 /2 (114 mm) Low 75 36 (914 mm) SPX5191 4 1 /2 (114 mm) Medium 150 36 (914 mm) SPX2BB5191 4 1 /2 (114 mm) High 150 36 (914 mm) SPX4BB5199 5 (127 mm) Low 100 36 (914 mm) SPX5191 5 (127 mm) Medium 175 36 (914 mm) SPX2BB5191 5 (127 mm) High 175 36 (914 mm) SPX4BB5199 6 (152 mm) Low 125 36 (914 mm) SPX5191 6 (152 mm) Medium 230 36 (914 mm) SPX2BB5191 6 (152 mm) High 230 36 (914 mm) SPX4BB5199 DETERMINE TYPE OF MATERIAL Steel This has great strength but it is a corrosive material. If the atmosphere that steel is used in is not stable, steel will begin to rust. The best application for steel is in a controlled environment, such as inside a building where the temperature and humidity are controlled. Stainless Steel This also has great strength. It is rust resistant and can be polished to a satin or bright finish. For highly corrosive areas, 316 grade may be recommended. Simplex standard grade stainless steel is 304L. Brass This material is noncorrosive, rust resistant, and very decorative. However, it has less strength than the steel or stainless steel material. Brass is often used where appearance is of great concern as it may be polished and plated in various finishes. Both steel and stainless steel hinges may be used on listed fire rated or labeled door openings. Brass material may not be used on fire rated or labeled openings because of the low melting point. DETERMINE TYPE OF FINISH All steel and brass material hinges can be plated to match the available finishes that are listed in the American National Standards Institute, standard ANSI/BHMA A156.18 Materials and Finishes. DOOR THICKNESS STANDARD BACKSET MAX. CLEARANCE PROVIDED 1 3 /8 (35 mm) 1 /4 (6.4 mm) 1 /4 (32 mm) 1 3 /4 (45 mm) 1 3 /4 (45 mm) 1 /4 (6.4 mm) 1 (25 mm) 1 /2 (38 mm) 2 (51 mm) 3 (76 mm) 2 (51 mm) 1 /4 (6.4 mm) 1 (25 mm) 1 /2 (38 mm) 2 1 /2 (64 mm) 2 1 /2 (64 mm) 3 /8 (9.5 mm) 1 (25 mm) 2 (51 mm) WIDTH OF HINGE 3 1 /2 (89 mm) 4 (102 mm) 4 (102 mm) 4 1 /2 (114 mm) 5 (127 mm) 6 (152 mm) 4 1 /2 (114 mm) 5 (127 mm) 6 (152 mm) 5 (127 mm) 6 (152 mm) Special Rust-Resisting Finishes When using steel base material hinges, special finishing processes can be provided that will afford additional protection to the product. A nickel undercoat may be applied prior to plating. Although this will give added protection and is considered rust-resistant, it is not to be considered rust-proof. If a true rust-resisting hinge is needed, consider using a non-ferrous metal such as brass or stainless steel. Antimicrobial Protection Simplex full line of US32D Stainless Steel Architectural Grade are available with Saniguard Antimicrobial protection. Simplex uses a Saniguard coat process to apply the antimicrobial treated coating to guarantee durability and protection. Antimicrobial resistance on products is affected by moisture in the air. Silver ions interact with humidity and are released creating clear. 3
SWAGING Swaging is a slight offset of the hinge leaf at the barrel. This is offset permits the leaves to come closer together when the door is in the closed position. If the hinge were to be left in the natural state after the knuckle was rolled, the hinge would be referred to as a flatback. A flatback hinge has a gap between the leaves of approximately 5 / 16 (7.9 mm). This would allow heat and air-conditioning to escape, not to mention the unsightly gap between the door and frame. The swaging on standard weight and heavy weight full mortise hinges provides 1 / 16 (1.6 mm) clearance between the leaves when the leaves are in the closed position. Full mortise hinges used on beveled doors will affect lockside clearance, especially for wide throw applications. GUIDELINES FOR NUMBER OF ARCHITECTURAL HINGES 1. Doors up to 60...2 hinges 2. Doors 60 to 90...3 hinges 3. Door Height Number of Up to 60 (152 cm) Over 60 (152 cm) and not over 90 (229 cm) Over 90 (229 cm) and not over 120 (305 cm) 2 3 4 Top hinge 5 from jamb rabbet to top of barrel Bottom hinge 10 from bottom edge of barrel to finished floor Hinge not swaged 1 /16 (1.6mm) Hinge swaged (standard) Third hinge centered between top and bottom hinges Hinge not swaged 5 /16 (7.9mm) 3 /16 (4.8mm) Hinge with one leaf swaged Note: Certain Western states use a standard 7 from top and 11 from the bottom 1 /16 Hinge swaged (standard) (1.6mm) Hinge with one leaf swaged flat GUIDELINES FOR FREQUENCY OF DOOR USAGE Build Type High Frequency/Heavy Weight Door Daily Usage Yearly Usage Large Department Store Entrance 5,000 1,825,000 Hospital Corridor and Surgical Doors 5,000 1,825,000 Large Office Building Entrance 4,000 1,460,000 School Entrance 1,250 456,250 School Toilet Door 1,250 456,250 Office Stairwell 500 182,500 Office Building Toilet Door 400 146,000 Medium Frequency/Medium Weight Door School Corridor Door 100 36,500 Hospital Consultation Rooms 100 36,500 Office Building Corridor Door 80 29,200 Store Toilet Door 60 21,900 Storage Room 50 18,250 Low Frequency / Light Door Residential Entrance 30 10,950 Interior Residential 20 7,300 MINIMUM ARCHITECTURAL CYCLE REQUIREMENTS Hinge Type Heavy Weight Standard Weight Plain Bearing Grade 1 2,500,000 cycles Heavy Weight Ball Bearing Grade 2: 1,500,000 cycles Standard Weight Ball Bearing Grade 3: 350,000 cycles Light Weight Plain Bearing GUIDELINES FOR ARCHITECTURAL HINGE METAL 1. Interior doors or non-corrosive areas use: Plated or painted steel 2. Interior labeled door use: Plated or Painted Steel, Stainless Steel 3. Interior doors in corrosive areas use: Stainless Steel, Brass, Bronze 4. Exterior doors use: Stainless Steel, Brass, Bronze GUIDELINES FOR ARCHITECTURAL HINGE WIDTH DOOR THICKNESS CLEARANCE NEEDED HINGE OPEN WIDTH 1-3 /8 3 /4 4 1-3 /4 1 4-1- 1 /2 4-1 /2-2 5-3 6 2 1 4-1 /2-1- 1 /2 5-2- 1 /2 6 2-1 /4 1 5-2 6 2-1 /2 3 /4 5-1- 3 /4 6 3 3 /4 8-2- 3 /4 8-4- 3 /4 10
Standard Hinge Locations 6 8 (203 cm) OPENING 1 3/ 8 (35 mm) NON LABEL 6 8 (203 cm) OPENING 7 0 (213 cm) OPENING 1 3/ 8 (35 mm) NON LABEL 7 0 (213 cm) OPENING 1/8 (3.1 mm) 1/8 (3.1 mm) NOMINAL DOOR WIDTH NET DOOR WIDTH DOOR ELEVATION 1/8 (3.1 mm) UP TO 11 3/4 (299 mm) 7 2 (218 cm) OPENING 7 10 (239 cm) OPENING 8 0 (244 cm) OPENING 10 0 (305 cm) OPENING LOCK LOCK 39 9/ 16 (100 cm) (1 3/4 (45mm) DOORS) 38 3/ 4 (98 cm) (1 3/8 (35mm) DOORS) UP TO 13 (330 mm) DOOR ELEVATION 3/4 (19mm) UNDERCUT IS STANDARD C HINGE CENTER LINE L METRIC CONVERSION Inches to Millimeter = Inches x 25.4 Millimeters to Inches = Millimeters x.03937 HINGE BACKSET 1/4 (6.4 mm) FOR 1 3/ 4 (45 mm) DOOR 3/8 (9.5 mm) FOR DOORS OVER 2 1/ 4 (57mm) 5
Finish Door Frame Standard Hardware Locations up to 11 3 /4 (299mm) Top of Door Net Door Height Equal Equal up to 13 (330mm) Hinge Hinge Hinge Finish Door Frame Door Viewer (Handicap) Deadlock Strike Hospital Arm Pull (Lower Base) and Push Plate Push Bar & Pull Strike for Knob Locks Roller Latches Handle Sets Exit Devices 40 5 /16 (102cm) 45 (114cm) 42 (107cm) 48 (122cm) 43 to 51 (109 to 130cm) Bottom of Door 1/64.016 1/32.031 3/64.047 1/16.062 5/64.078 3/32.094 7/64.109 1/8.125 Bottom of Frame Decimal Parts of an Inch Fractions of an Inch with Decimal Equivalent 9/64.140 5/32.156 11/64.172 3/16.187 13/64.203 7/32.219 15/64.234 1/4.250 9/32.281 5/16.312 11/32.344 3/8.375 13/32.406 7/16.437 15/32.469 1/2.500 17/32.531 9/16.562 19/32.594 5/8.625 21/32.656 11/16.688 23/32.718 3/4.750 Bottom of Frame 25/32.781 13/16.812 27/32.844 7/8.875 29/32.906 15/16.937 31/32.969 1 1.000
ANSI/BHMA Standard for Materials and Finishes American National Standards Institute Inc. Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association Key to Finishes ANSI/BHMA Code US Finish Description Base Material 609 US5 Satin Brass Plated, Blackened, Satin Relieved, Clear Coated Aluminum 628 US28 Satin Aluminum, Clear Coated Aluminum 666 US3 Bright Brass Plated, Clear Coated Aluminum 666 US3AL Bright Brass Plated, Clear Coated Aluminum 667 US4 Satin Brass Plated, Clear Coated Aluminum 668 US10A Satin Bronze Plated, Clear Coated Aluminum 668 US10AL Satin Bronze Plated, Clear Coated Aluminum 669 US14 Bright Nickel Plated Aluminum 670 US15 Satin Nickel Plate Aluminum 673 US92 Aluminum, Clear Coated Aluminum 689 US65 Aluminum Painted Aluminum 702 US26D Satin Chrome Plated Aluminum 703 S10B Oxidized Satin Bronze Plated, Oil Rubbed Aluminum 710 313AN Dark Bronze Anodized Aluminum 711 315AN Black Anodizes Aluminum 713 US26D Aluminum 716 A10B Satin Bronze Plated, Clear Coated Aluminum US26D Satin Chrome Plated Aluminum 690 US69 Dark Bronze Painted Any 605 US3 Bright Brass, Clear Coated Brass 606 US4 Satin Brass, Clear Coated Brass 689 SP28 Aluminum Painted Brass 691 SP10 Light Bronze Painted Brass 693 SPBLK Black Painted Brass 695 SP313 Dark Bronze Painted Brass 706 SP4 Brass Brass 716 Satin Bronze Plated, Clear Coated Brass P600 P600 Primed for Paint Brass 7
Key to Finishes ANSI/BHMA Code US Finish Description Base Material 618 US14 Bright Nickel Plated, Clear Coated Brass, Bronze 619 US15 Satin Nickel Plated, Clear Coated Brass, Bronze 620 US15A Satin Nickel Plated, Blackened, Satin Relieved, Clear Coated Brass, Bronze 622 US19 Flat Black Coated Brass, Bronze 625 US26 Polished Chrome Plated Brass, Bronze 626 US26D Satin Chrome Plated Brass, Bronze 612 US10 Satin Bronze, Clear Coated Bronze 613 US10B Dark Oxidized Satin Bronze, Clear Coated Bronze 629 US32 Polished Stainless Steel Stainless Steel 300 630 US32D Satin Stainless Steel Stainless Steel 300 600 USP Primed for Paint - Steel Steel 600 FP Primed for Paint - Steel Steel 603 2G Zinc Plated Steel 603 2C Zinc Plated Steel 604 2G Zinc Plated/Dichromate Sealed Steel 632 US3 Bright Brass Plated, Clear Coated Steel 638 US5 Satin Brass Plated, Blackened, Satin Relieved, Clear Coated Steel 639 US10 Satin Bronze Plated, Clear Coated Steel 640 US10B Dark Oxidized Satin Bronze, Clear Coated Steel 645 US24 Bright Nickel Plated, Clear Coated Steel 646 US15 Satin Nickel Plated, Clear Coated Steel 652 US26D Satin Chrome Plated Steel 689 SP28 Aluminum Painted Steel 693 SPBLK Black Painted Steel 695 SP313 Dark Bronze Painted Steel 695 SP313 Dark Bronze Painted Steel 706 SP4 Brass Steel 716 Satin Bronze Plated, Clear Coated Steel 716 F10B Steel
Simplex Hinge Number System Please note: For availability of specific models, please refer to the item s catalog page or consult Customer Service. How to Order: 2BB -- 5 -- 1 -- 4.5x4.5 -- 626 -- NRP Function: PB 2BB 4BB CB SP Plain Bearing Ball Bearing Ball Bearing Concealed Bearing Spring Hinge Number of Knuckles: 3-3 Knuckle 5-5 Knuckle Type: 1 Full Mortise 2 Half Mortise 3 Full Surface 4 Half Surface Size Examples: 4.5x4 5x5 4.5x4.5 5x6 Larger sizes, up to 6 x 8 are available. 5x4.5 5x7 Consult factory. Finish (Some models require extended lead times): 600 USP - Steel 605 US3 - Brass 606 US4 - Brass 619 US15 - Brass, Bronze 625 US26 - Brass, Bronze 626 US26D - Brass, Bronze 630 US32D - Satin Stainless Steel 632 US3 - Steel 639 US10 - Steel 640 US10B - Steel 646 US15 - Steel 652 US26D - Satin Chrome Plated Special Pins Applications: NRP Non-Removable Pin TW4 Four Wire TW8 Eight Wire 9