The door hinge multiplication table

Door hinges must meet different requirements depending on the door's area of application. In general, however, they must be robust, as they bear the full weight of the door every day.

For passageways with high public traffic, the door hinges must meet certain safety requirements. In highly frequented public buildings, e.g. hospitals or leisure facilities, special fire and smoke protection door hinges are therefore used.

In private homes, on the other hand, doors made of glass, wood or plastic are usually used. Door hinges made of aluminium, die-cast, stainless steel or steel can be used here. The right door hinge should also be matched to the frame.

The following types of door hinges are distinguished:

• 2-part hinges
• 3-part hinges
• Tectus hinges
• Roller hinges
• 3D hinges
• Attachment hinges

This type is found as standard in many interior doors.

The hinge consists of two parts: Upper hinge part and lower hinge part. The former is screwed to the door with only one thread. The bottom part of the hinge, on the other hand, is attached to the frame with two screw threads.

For more heavily used doors, e.g. for children's rooms, 3-part hinges are worthwhile. Oversized doors, doors made of heavy real wood and house entrance doors also need 3-part door hinges. This variant consists of three parts, whereby the upper and lower parts are each screwed to the door with a thread. The middle part has two screw threads and is mounted on the frame. The parts are connected to each other by a pin. With the help of this device, doors can be easily inserted.

So-called Tectus hinges are used when it comes to butt-hinged doors or doors with a butt look.

Roller hinges are almost concealed and invisible and score points with their elegant appearance. When the door is closed, only the castors are visible. This makes roller hinges look particularly modern and robust at the same time. These hinges are therefore also suitable for heavy doors, e.g. house and flat entrance doors. At the same time, they provide increased protection against burglary and are easy to install.

3-hinge or three-dimensionally adjustable hinges are very well adjustable door hinges. With the help of the small screws, the door leaf can be precisely adjusted in terms of height, side and pressure. This enables infinitely variable adjustment - without the door leaf having to be lifted out.

3D hinges are used particularly frequently in entrance doors, as they ensure optimum closure of the door. Further advantages: They contribute to sound insulation, thermal insulation and burglary protection, among other things.

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