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Hinges – Types and Differences

Posted on 8th July 2022 by helen

At Doorstuff, we sell many different types of hinges. In this blog we will be looking at some types of hinges and what makes them different. Hinges for Fire Doors These hinges are designed to comply with BS EN1365, meaning … Continue reading →

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The Importance of a Fire Door and the Appropriate Hardware

Posted on 22nd January 2019 by Door Admin

This picture, taken by fire marshal Scott Strassburg, shows the aftermath of a cooking fire in an apartment within a complex. The door between the apartment and the corridor was left open which allowed the fire to spread. However, the … Continue reading →

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How Can I Stop My Hinges From Rusting?

Posted on 7th November 2018 by Door Admin

Ferrous metals (Iron and Steel) rust quickly when exposed to air and moisture, so one way to prevent rusting hinges is to use an alloy metal, such as stainless steel, that is designed to prevent rusting. However, if you already … Continue reading →

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British-made Royde and Tucker H102 Hi-Load hinges

Posted on 9th June 2014 by Editor

The H102 hinge is a three knuckle, fixed pin butt hinge.  The bearing arrangement in Royde and Tucker H102 Hi-Load hinges accounts for both vertical and lateral loads, as well as spreading the load over as wide a surface area … Continue reading →

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Is there a way of determining the position the hinges need to go on a door?

Posted on 12th March 2014 by Editor

Hinge positioning is determined by the size, weight and construction of the door and its intended use.  The top and bottom hinges are easy – around 250mm from the top and bottom of the door.  The most common position for … Continue reading →

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A fire door test at Lorient

Posted on 21st February 2014 by helen

Members of the Institute of Architectural Ironmongers were treated to a fire test at Lorient UK‘s headquarters in Newton Abbot today.  The furnace was fitted with two miniature hinged 30 minute fire doors (FD30s) each with reinforced vision panels.  The … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on 6th January 2014 by helen

We would like to wish you a happy & prosperous New Year for 2014. Before we get back into the daily rhythm of informational web posting, I thought I would share the lyrics of this lovely song with you (imagine … Continue reading →

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25 year maintenance-free guaranteed hinges

Posted on 6th March 2013 by Editor

ROYDE & TUCKER HI-LOAD hinges are designed for medium and high frequency use doors. In accordance with BS 4787, three hinges per door leaf should be fitted. HI-LOAD hinges are guaranteed against wear for a period of 25 years, provided … Continue reading →

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Handing lift off hinges

Posted on 18th July 2012 by Editor

Taken from Royde & Tucker‘s literature, this useful illustration is helpful for deciding which hand hinges are required:-

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How many hinges are needed on a door: some have three, some have two, why?

Posted on 2nd February 2012 by Editor

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 →

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