Traditional Hinges for Internal and External Doors
Butt hinges(standard) vary in size from 1 inch (25mm) up to about 8 inches (200mm), however the most common sizes are 2 ½ inch (64mm), 3 inch...
Strap Hinges and Cast Iron Butt Hinges
Rustic waxed finish tee hinges and black antique finished hinges are used internally on ledged and braced doors. They create an old English rustic...
For 35mm Internal Doors and 44mm Fire Doors
Over the past decade, ball bearing or ball race hinges have become increasingly popular. So much so that the majority of our hinge sales are ball...
Hinges to Open Doors to 180 Degrees
Parliament hinges get their name from a parliament door which is one that folds 180 degrees back on itself. In the modern household this is a pair of...
An Offset Pivot for Rebated Doors and Windows
Storm proof hinges are most commonly associated with timber windows. The classic design of window where the sash closes over the frame is called...
Self Closing Hinges for Standard Doors
Put simply, these are hinges which incorporate a spring action within the pivot knuckle. They are characterised by the size of the knuckle which is...
Cupboard and Cabinet Makers Hinges
Special application hinges are as they indicate hinges which have a specific application, such as counter flap hinges, rising butt hinges, falling...
Door hinges come in many guises, however still by far the most common are butt hinges and tee hinges. Butt hinges fit between the door and the frame and the knuckle or pivot point of the hinge is visible on the outside of the door. Tee hinges are entirely on the surface of the door and frame and exposed to view.
Butt Hinges & Tee Hinges
In the majority of cases we sell hinges in pairs and butt hinges are available in a variety of finishes to match the door handles. These finishes include brass, chrome (satin & polished), stainless steel (satin & polished), plated nickel (satin & polished) antique brass, imitation bronze, unfinished steel, bright zinc plated steel, sheradized steel, electro brass plated steel, powder coated steel in a variety of colours and cast iron, to name a few.
Tee hinges generally come in black, zinc plated, raw steel, rustic waxed finish or pewter. They are also available in brass, but they are not very common.
Fire Door Hinge Grading
Hinges can be tested to a European Standard (EN) equivalent to our old British Standard. If tested they will be stamped accordingly with their grading if they have also been tested for use on Fire Doors. Typically a fire door rated hinge for a 60 minute fire door will be stamped with the European ‘CE’ mark and show that it is a Grade 13 hinge. This means it will be suitable for use on a door weighing up to 80 kilograms. All fire doors, including domestic doors must be fitted with a minimum of three ‘CE’ marked and approved hinges, in order to meet the current Building Control Regulations.
Should you need advice on the best type and size of hinges to suit your application please contact customer services for more information.