Wide Throw Hinges

Please visit us at http://absupply.net This video is to discuss all about wide throw hinges, their common features, how they are used, when they are used, and what you need to know. +++ Wide throw hinges are used when a standard hinge can't be used One condition is when you have thicker than standard casing around that door requiring that you have a hinge that has a greater distance from the edge of the hinge to the pin Another situation is when you have a door installed into the frame with a deeper reveal Wide throw hinges are typically 1 1/2" to 2" wider than it is tall When talking about the dimension of a wide throw hinge the height comes before the width For example a hinge is 4" tall and 6" wide then it would be a 4x6 Below this video in the website there is a chart which is there to help you determine the width of the wide throw hinge you will need This is based on a few factors such as the door thickness, the hinge backset, clearance, and the inset The hinge backset can vary The clearance is the dimension from the face of the door to how far out you need to clear to get around your brick mold or casing The inset is normally set into a door 1/8" or 3/32" To find out what hinge you will need take the door thickness and deduct the backset Then you will double that number Then add the clearance and inset to that number Now let's discuss the different types of wide throw hinges Generally the height of the door hinge is related to the door thickness For example an 1 3/8" door will take a 3 1/2" hinge, a 1 3/4" door will take a 4' hinge, and a 2" or 2 1/4' door will take a 5" hinge Also the width spacing of the screw holes is greater on a taller hinge Let's address the different options on wide throw hinges You can get either a ball bearing or a plain bearing hinge If you have a residential application and standard weight doors then plain bearing is great If you have a heavy door with high volume then you are going to need a ball bearing hinge A ball bearing hinge allows for a much smoother door operation Other options available are radiused corners- 1/4" and 5/8" Decorative are also available on wide throw hinges You can order hinges with a removable pin or a non removable pin that comes with a set screw to make it non removable Multiple finishes are available such as prime coat, oil rubbed bronze, polished brass, satin brass, nickel, zinc, and many more On larger hinges you can order your hinge with thicker leaves If you have a heavy weight door than thicker leaves are recommended Screws are always included We represent many manufacturers and can accommodate and request If you have any questions on wide throw hinges or any other product that we have available, please feel free to reach out to us