Architectural specifications
Geared continuous hinges
Material
Hinges are manufactured from 6063 T6 aluminum alloy with thermoplastic polyester bearings.
Length
Hinge lengths available in 79", 83", 85", 95", and 120" are standard for nominal door heights. Special order lengths are available in all duties.
Load and Frequency Rating
Standard (SD) hinges are for doors up to 200 lb. Heavy-duty (HD) hinges are applicable to doors up to 450 lb., or up to 600 lb. with the use of Rivnuts® in the frame and door. LL models are for lead-lined doors and extra heavy-duty applications up to 1,000 lb. Heavy-duty hinges are favored and specified for use in high frequency areas or doors weighing over 200 lb.
Finishes
Bronze - Architectural Class I
Clear - Architectural Class II
All hinges are stocked in clear (CL) and .7 mil dark bronze (BR) anodized finishes. Custom anodized or painted finishes are available. NOTE: Product painted in the field voids the SELECT hinge warranty.
Fire rating
All geared hinges have been UL® tested and certified to 90-minute Fire Rating Standards — without pins or studs — at no extra cost (excluding SL60/SL62 toilet partition models). They are also available with SELECT’s patented process that allows A-Label Fire Listing for up to 3 hours, also without pins or studs. Hinges have been tested by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. to meet the Positive and Negative pressure requirements of UL10B, UL10C and UBC 7.2 (1997).
Warranty
All geared hinges are covered by our never-ending Continuous Warranty to be free of defects in material and workmanship.
Pin & barrel continuous hinges
Material
SL200
Hinges are manufactured from 14-gauge 1012 carbon steel with self-lubricating nylon bearings and 1/4" 304 stainless steel pin.
SL300 series
Hinges are manufactured from 14-gauge 304 stainless steel with self-lubricating nylon bearings and 1/4" 304 stainless steel pin. Exterior barrel diameter .438 (7/16").
SL402 toilet partition
Hinges are manufactured from extruded aluminum 6463-T5 alloy with self-lubricating nylon bearings, 1/4" 303 stainless steel self-closing pin assembly and removable roll pin for spring loaded adjustment. Exterior barrel diameter .515 (1/2"), material thickness less than .125" and material weight no less than 1.5 lbs. per foot. Adjustable, tamper resistant Torx™ head end caps.
Length
Hinge lengths available in 79", 83", 85", 95", and 119" are standard for nominal door heights. Special order lengths are available. SL402 24" min. to 72" max.
Load and frequency rating
All pin & barrel continuous hinges are designed for high-frequency or heavy medium-frequency doors up to 600 lb. (4' maximum door width). SL402 supports 80 lb.
SL200 hinges meet ANSI/BHMA Standard A 156.26 Grade 2.
SL300 series hinges shall meet ANSI/BHMA Standard A 156.26 Grade 1.
Finishes
SL200
Standard carbon steel hinges are primed in gray powder coat.
SL300 series
All stainless steel hinges are stocked in 304 S.S. No. 4 (US 32D) Satin finish.
SL402
Standard aluminum hinges have a bright dipped anodized finish.
Custom finishes, including painted and polished, are available. NOTE: Product painted in the field voids the SELECT hinge warranty.
Fire rating
All pin & barrel hinges (excluding SL402 toilet partition model) have been tested by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. to meet the Positive and Negative pressure requirements of UBC 7.2 and are listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. to U.S. and Canadian safety standards.
Warranty
All pin & barrel hinges are covered by a 10-year warranty to be free of defects in material and workmanship.
Additional notes for all hinges
Conventional overhead surface or concealed sliding overhead or floor closers may be used with the SELECT hinges. Pivot-type floor closers (with fixed, conflicting center pivot) must be replaced.
All uncut SELECT hinges are non-handed. Use same model for both right- and left-hand openings. After cutting, the handed hinge must be installed with the cut end on the bottom.
