Ken’s maintenance series #2 – Rest stop door drop
Written by Service plaza doors, Pennsylvania Turnpike west of Philadelphia
Here’s another example showing signs of a “problem door” in a high-traffic area that I saw in my travels. These photos are from the entrance at the Peter J. Camiel Service Plaza on the westbound Pennsylvania Turnpike, just west of Philadelphia. The photos show the premature bearing wear that had already occurred when I visited in 2010, and the additional wear that has taken place since then.
Ken’s maintenance series #1 - Signs of worn bearings
Mall doors, Grandville, Mich.
When traveling the country, we often see high-traffic entryways with “problem” doors that drag on the threshold, won’t close, won’t lock, etc. The usual cause is worn-out hinges that make the door drop, or drag.
These photos from an entrance at RiverTown Crossings Mall in Grandville, Mich., show what I’m talking about.
More on … how can a hinge be green?
Written by People ask me that question because, at first glance, it seems strange that an aluminum hinge could be called “green.” After all, metal isn’t considered a renewable resource. But a large part of what makes a product green is how long it lasts … its “life cycle.” Products that last a long time are generally considered green because they don’t need to be frequently thrown out and replaced with new products.
The GREEN hinge
Builders often don’t think of door hardware when selecting “green” components for their buildings. But some items do provide a green benefit and even contribute toward LEED points. For example, SELECT geared continuous hinges are a good “green” choice for many reasons. Phillips-Langley in Suwanee, Ga., one of our rep firms that offers door and door hardware consulting services to the design community in the southeast U.S., explains why in their blog.
The Green Hinge
By Phillips-Langley
Saving Lives … and doors
We’re happy to announce a new product to increase safety at hospitals, correctional facilities, schools and other institutions. We call it the Tipit™ hospital tip, and we invented it so you can retrofit your existing doors to deter patients or inmates from injuring themselves by hanging objects like clothing or bed sheets over the end of the hinge. That way you can save money by making your existing doors safer and meet legal requirements without having to replace doors and frames.
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