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An accurate, professional fitting in accordance with the
SIMONSWERK installation instructions is recommended.
Installation site (residential building, public building,
school, administration, barracks, kindergarten etc.)
Type of material of the element
Frequency of operation
Door dimensions (e.g. excess widths)
Positioning of hinges
Assembly of hinges
Outward opening doors (porch)
Door stop
Door closer
Swing-door operator
Wall soffits
Closing sequence control systems, etc.
When selecting or deciding on a hinge, the load alone is already often viewed as being
identical to the weight of the door. However, the hinge load can often be several times
the door weight, caused by various influential factors.
Even taking these various criteria into account, an additional reserve should always still
be included when selecting the hinge.
Especially in public buildings where extra loads are incurred due to the high opening
frequency and stress which is not always calculable (kindergarten, hospitals etc.), a larger
sized hinge should be used even if this would not have been necessary based on the door
weight.
Reference details
The load specifications for SIMONSWERK hinges are based on a maximum door weight.
Additionally, the named influential factors must be taken into account for hinge loads.
Third hinge
In addition to the factors mentioned above the use of a third hinge can have a
significant impact on the load capacity. In practice, often a third hinge is located in the
middle of the door in order to meet the visual demands and to minimize warping in the
center of the door. If a third hinge is used to increase the durability and load capacity,
the hinge must be positioned 350 mm / 14" below the upper hinge (center to center).
If a third hinge is placed in a different location, e.g. the center, it does not increase
the durability and load capacity. The use of a third hinge in order to increase the load
capacity has to be determined on a case by case basis. Our hinge data refers to a height/
width ratio of the door of 2:1 or more. Please contact us for further information and
also see the door manufacturers' instructions. Proper preparation and alignment as
well as tension-free adjustment are crucial for a hassle-free operation.
Doors with excess widths
SIMONSWERK heavy-duty hinges have been designed for the indicated load capacities.
If the width of a door exceeds the height/width ratio of 2:1, the load capacity is reduced.
Review the load value tables for additional details.
SIMONSWERK North America, Inc. • 1171 Universal Boulevard • Whitewater, WI 53190 • U.S.A.
Phone +1 262 - 472 - 9500 • Fax +1 262 - 472 - 0218 • info@simonswerk.com
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