Hinge Specification Guide

Builders Hinges General Guide
Builders Hinges General Guide
How many hinges to fit a door
Choosing the right hinge length

Hinges are described by their length. A 70 mm hinge is 70 mm long.
The length of the hinge you choose for fixing a door is determined by the width, thickness and height of the door.The table below
shows the most suitable steel hinge lengths for various door sizes:
Thickness of Door
2040mm
Use two hinges for average

doors up to 2040 mm in height.
Width of door
Length of Butt hinge
Length of Non mortice hinge
19 to 28 mm
cabinet doors
to 620 mm
70 mm
75 mm
22 to 28 mm
screen doors
to 920 mm
70 mm
75 mm
28 to 35 mm
28 to 38 mm
40 to 50 mm
to 820 mm
to 940 mm
to 920 mm
85 mm
100 mm
100 mm
90 mm
100 mm
100 mm
Metric and Imperial sizes

Steel and stainless steel butt hinges are true metric sizes.This includes 35., 50, 70, 85 and 100 mm sizes.
Brass butt hinges are imported and made to imperial measurements although when their size is quoted nominal metric
measurements are quoted. Non Mortice hinges although Australian made are also made to imperial sizes. A comparison of the
metric versus imperial measurements for non mortice hinges is shown below:
For doors over 2040 mm in height and under

2340 mm high use three hinges.
True size in inches
2040mm to 2340mm
2
21/2
3
31/2
4
Nominal size in metric
True metric measurement
50 mm
65 mm
75 mm
90 mm
100 mm
50.8 mm
63.5 mm
76.2 mm
88.9 mm
101.6 mm
Choosing - Butt hinges or Non Mortice hinges

Non mortice hinges have a clear advantage in that they are easy to fit and save time.Time is saved in that there is no need to
rebate the wood in order to fit the hinge.This time saving is attractive to tradesmen while the ease of fitting appeals to the DIY
market.The smaller 50 and 65 mm non mortice hinges are more often used for cabinet work.
Butt hinges offer conventional appearance.These are the most common hinge type used for door fixing. Because they are rebated
into the wood butt hinges can offer additional strength and resist stress caused by door closers. Butt hinges are also available in
broad butt pattern which offer wide throw features and are much stronger than standard narrow pattern hinges. Butt hinges are
available in brass and stainless steel which is a consideration in areas where salt water or exposure to corrosion is a factor.
2340mm to 3050mm
Doors over 2340 mm high and under

3050 mm high require four hinges.
Doors with closers are subjected to greater forces and stress than standard free
hung and free swinging doors. Loading on the top hinge is much higher than normal.
It is recommended that a minimum of three hinges be used. The extra hinge will
assist in taking the extra load caused by the closer.
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BUTT HINGE
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NON MORTICE HINGE
Builders Hinges Features and Benefits

Fixed versus loose pin hinges
Choosing - Steel, Stainless or Brass hinges
Most hinges used for structural doorways are loose pin

hinges.This means that the pin can be removed for ease of
fitting or later maintenance of the door.
Steel hinges are economical, reliable and can be plated to

provide finishes which appeal to the home owner.
Standard finishes include:
Sizes of loose pin hinges for this purpose are:
Bright steel - the hinge is supplied with a light oil coating

which provides temporary protection.These are best
coated with paint when installed.
Steel Butt hinges - 70, 85 and 100 mm

Non Mortice hinges - 75, 90 and 100 mm.
Loose pin hinges should never be used on exterior or security
doors which open out. When these circumstance arise fixed
pin hinges are recommended. Smaller fixed pin hinges are
ideal for cabinet making uses. Sizes are:
Steel butt hinges: 35 and 50 mm
Brass Butt hinge: 25, 38 and 50 mm
Non mortice hinges: 50 and 65 mm
Non Mortice hinges flat & centred profile

Non mortice hinges in sizes 50 through 100 mm are available
as a standard flat profile pattern. A centred pattern is generally
more popular for 75 through to 100 mm sizes.The choice of
centred rather than flat profile is dependant on the individual
preference of the user.
Diagrams of both patterns are shown below:
Centred Profile Non Mortice Hinge
Butt Hinges - Metric, Steel, Fixed Pin

Size
35mm
Pin type
Fixed
Screw Hole
Size
4 gauge x 16mm
Pack
20
Size
50mm
Pin type
Fixed
Screw Hole
Size
4 gauge x 20mm
Pack
20
Size
70mm
Pin type
Loose / Fixed
Screw Hole
Size
6 gauge x 20mm
Pack
20
Size
85mm
Pin type
Loose / Fixed
Screw Hole
Size
8 gauge x 25mm
Pack
20
Size
100mm
Pin type
Loose / Fixed
Screw Hole
Size
8 gauge x 25mm
Pack
20
Brass plated - an electronic brass coating is applied to

the steel.This gives an attractive finish but offers little
protection against corrosion.
Florentine Bronze - a darker powder coated finish but
once again offering little protection against corrosion.
Zinc plating - a coating of zinc is applied to the steel
giving some protection against corrosion.
Standard steel butt and non mortice hinges work well in most
conditions across Australia however in coastal areas or where
exposure to salt water or continued moist conditions other
materials are recommended.
Stainless steel is steel with anti-corrosive additives.The prime
additive is chrome which does not rust.
However stainless steel will stain though it is not readily
stained.
It is the anti corrosion features which make it attractive to use
in areas where moisture or corrosion is a problem. Stainless
steel used in Zenith hinges is 3042B non rust stainless steel.
Brass hinges also offer anti rust features and again they will
tarnish over a period of time.
Australian made steel used in all butt and non mortice hinges.
Flat Profile Non Mortice Hinge

Chemical composition
Carbon (C)
Phosphorus (P)
Manganese (Mn)
Sulphur
Guaranteed minimum %
0.15
0.04
0.60
0.04
Choosing the right fixing screws
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Builders Hinges
Due to the wide variety of final applications for each hinge

fixing screws are not supplied with Zenith hinges. However
we are able to provide a full range of bulk and prepacked
screws, including special hinge screws. (Minimum standard
fixing screw data is included for all products on the product
data sheets.)
Broad & Radius Butt, Lift off Hinges
Non Mortice Hinges - Flat Profile
Pin type
Loose
Pin type
Loose
Screw Hole
Size
8 gauge x 20mm
Screw Hole
Size
4 gauge x 20mm
Pack
50
Profile
Flat / Centred
Pack
20
Size
90mm
Pin type
Fixed / Loose
Screw Hole
Size
8 gauge x 25mm
Profile
Flat / Centred
Pack
20
Size
100mm
Pin type
Fixed / Loose
Screw Hole
Size
8 gauge x 25mm
Profile
Flat / Centred
Pack
20
Size
100mm
Pin type
Loose
Screw Hole
Size
8 gauge x 25mm
Pack
20
Size
100mm x 75mm
Pin type
Loose / Fixed
Screw Hole
Size
9 gauge x 25mm
Pack
20
Size
100mm x 100mm
Pin type
Loose / Fixed
Screw Hole
Size
10 gauge x 25mm
Pack
20
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75mm
Size
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90mm
Size
Butt Hinges - Metric, Steel, Loose Pin

Pin type
Loose
Screw Hole
Size
6 gauge x 20mm
Pack
20
Size
85mm
Pin type
Loose
Screw Hole
Size
8 gauge x 20mm
Pack
20
Size
100mm
Pin type
Loose
Screw Hole
Size
8 gauge x 25mm
Pack
20
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70mm
Size

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Builders Hinges General Guide

Builders Hinges General Guide

How many hinges to fit a door

Choosing the right hinge length

Use two hinges for average

Length of Butt hinge

Length of Non mortice hinge

Metric and Imperial sizes

For doors over 2040 mm in height and under

True size in inches

Nominal size in metric

True metric measurement

Choosing - Butt hinges or Non Mortice hinges

Doors over 2340 mm high and under

2006 ITW Proline 2133

2006 ITW Proline 2133

NON MORTICE HINGE

Builders Hinges Features and Benefits

Choosing - Steel, Stainless or Brass hinges

Most hinges used for structural doorways are loose pin

Steel hinges are economical, reliable and can be plated to

Sizes of loose pin hinges for this purpose are:

Bright steel - the hinge is supplied with a light oil coating

Steel Butt hinges - 70, 85 and 100 mm

Non Mortice hinges flat & centred profile

Centred Profile Non Mortice Hinge

Butt Hinges - Metric, Steel, Fixed Pin

Brass plated - an electronic brass coating is applied to

Flat Profile Non Mortice Hinge

Choosing the right fixing screws

2006 ITW Proline 2133

2006 ITW Proline 2133

Due to the wide variety of final applications for each hinge

Broad & Radius Butt, Lift off Hinges

Non Mortice Hinges - Flat Profile

2006 ITW Proline 2133

2006 ITW Proline 2133

Butt Hinges - Metric, Steel, Loose Pin

2006 ITW Proline 2133

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