-
Recent Posts
Archives
Categories
- 13 Didwell Racing
- accessories
- Advice
- concealed door closers
- COVID-19 Information
- delayed action
- digital locks
- door closers
- door handles
- Doorstuff Diaries
- Fire Doors
- floor spring
- hinges
- Master Keyed Systems
- Mortice Locks
- News and Updates
- Offers
- panic hardware
- pocket doors
- service
- sliding door gear
- sliding door gear frameless glass
- sliding door gear timber
- The Doorstuff Bike
- Uncategorised
- Uncategorized
- wardrobe & cupboard doors
- window operators
Category Archives: hinges
Handing lift off hinges
Taken from Royde & Tucker‘s literature, this useful illustration is helpful for deciding which hand hinges are required:-
Posted in hinges
Tagged hinges, lift-off, ratman, Royde & Tucker
Comments Off on Handing lift off hinges
How many hinges are needed on a door: some have three, some have two, why?
Usually at least 3 hinges need to be fitted on a door. Light weight internal domestic doors may be fitted with only 2 hinges. Doors with a security function need to have at least 3 hinges, as this makes them … Continue reading
Posted in hinges
Tagged fire certified hinges, fire door hinges, fire regulations, hinges, loading
Comments Off on How many hinges are needed on a door: some have three, some have two, why?
In a building in an exposed coastal location, what would be the best hinges for external doors?
The best material to use is a hinge made of brass plated with polished chrome. Brass is a highly corrosion-resistant material, which is why it’s used a lot in boats. However, it does tarnish and the surface of raw brass … Continue reading
Posted in hinges
Tagged boats, brass, corrosion resistant, hinge, hinges, polished chrome, tarnishing
Comments Off on In a building in an exposed coastal location, what would be the best hinges for external doors?
Q: Do you stock Royde & Tucker H105 lift off hinges?
A: Yes, we stock them in Bright Zinc finish, both left and right hand. The Royde & Tucker H105 lift off hinges are handed so we need to know whether it’s Left or Right hand, and which finish you prefer … Continue reading
Posted in hinges
Tagged brushed stainless steel, H105, lift off hinges, polished stainless steel, Royde & Tucker
Comments Off on Q: Do you stock Royde & Tucker H105 lift off hinges?
How do I choose the right hinge for my situation?
Obviously the variety of door situations, sizes, functions etc. are infinite, but these are some of the factors which need to be considered: Is it a fire, smoke or emergency escape door? How heavy is the door and what are … Continue reading
Posted in hinges
Tagged coastal, door closers, door hardware, door stops, emergency escape door, fire door, performance, swimming pool
Comments Off on How do I choose the right hinge for my situation?
I am trying to find H086 – 85 x 76 x 3mm lift off hinges. Our doors are 35mm, would these hinges be suitable for that?
The H086 Royde & Tucker hinges are available from us in BZP (Bright Zinc Plate) and also a wide range of other finishes. 35mm is the minimum door thickness which these hinges will suit. They are handed left or right.
Posted in hinges
Tagged H086, hinges, Royde & Tucker
Comments Off on I am trying to find H086 – 85 x 76 x 3mm lift off hinges. Our doors are 35mm, would these hinges be suitable for that?
What finishes do Royde and Tucker H107 Hi-load lift off hinges come in?
The finishes available are bright zinc plate, satin zinc plate, electro brass plate, powder coated, polished chrome, antique bronze, simulated brushed stainless, satin stainless steel and mirror polished stainless steel.
Posted in hinges
Tagged H107, hi-load, hinges, Royde & Tucker
Comments Off on What finishes do Royde and Tucker H107 Hi-load lift off hinges come in?