Aluminum Continuous Geared Hinges | Heavy Weight
DHHD053 | Half Surface Hinges
• DHHD053 is Aluminum Continuous Geared Half Surface Hinges that provides 1/8″ door inset. These can be used with any standard frame without hinge preps, and either with or without reinforcements depending on door weight. Minimum clearance between the hinge edge of the door and the frame is 5/32″ (4mm). “HD” models have additional bearings for heavy duty application.
Hinge Length
• All Hinges are supplied approximately 1″ to 1-5/16″ shorter than the nominal door height to avoid threshold or carpet clearance problems. If the hinge must be trimmed shorter, first determine the correct hand of the door and orientation of the hinge. Then mark and trim from the bottom of the hinge only – do not cut from the top end.
| Norm. Door Height | Norm. Hinge Length | Number of Fasteners (Door/Frame) |
|---|---|---|
| 6-8″ | 79″ (2006mm) | 8/15 |
| 7′-0″ | 83″ (2108mm) | 8/19 |
| 7′-2″ | 85″ (2159mm) | 8/19 |
| 8-0″ | 95″ (2413mm) | 9/19 |
| 10′-0″ | 119″ (3022mm) | 10/21 |
Clearance Between Door And Frame Width
| Single Door | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hinge side clearance (typical) | 3/16″ | (4.7mm) |
| Latch side clearance (typical) | 1/8″ | (3.2mm) |
| TOTAL | 5/6″ | (7.9mm) |
| Pair of Doors | ||
|---|---|---|
| First hinge side clearance (typical) | 3/16″ | (7.9mm) |
| Clearance between doors (typical) | 3/16″ | (4.8mm) |
| Second hinge side clearance (typical) | 3/16″ | (3.2mm) |
| TOTAL | 9/16″ | (14.1mm) |
- For new construction with metal doors/frames: To accommodate the proper clearance between the door and frame, order the door undersized or the frame header oversized. See the clearance information above to attain the proper size. A minimum clearance of 5/32″ (4.0mm) is required between the hinge edge of the door and the frame rabbet. Mortar guards, either styrofoam or wood, are recommended for frames to prevent grout from interfering with the installation of the hinge fasteners.
- For new site-hung wood doors: If necessary, scribe and cut from the latch edge of the door to leave sufficient hinge stile thickness for proper fastening. See the clearance information above to attain the proper finished width of the door. A minimum clearance of 5/32″ (4.0mm) is required between the hinge edge of the door and the frame rabbet.
- For remodeling with existing wood or laminate doors: If necessary, scribe and cut from the hinge edge of the door and plane smooth. See the clearance information above to attain the proper finished width of the door. A minimum clearance of 5/32″(4.0mm) is required between the hinge edge of the door and the frame