Door Handle Company Hinges - Polished Chrome


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This guide is for homeowners and builders seeking durable, smooth-operating hinges for heavyweight doors. The key benefit is the enhanced strength and longevity provided by ball bearings, ensuring a lasting, quiet door function. A potential caveat is that they are supplied as a pair and a half, which may be more than needed for lighter applications.
| Colour | Silver |
|---|---|
| Model Part Number | 49575 |
| Brand | Door Handle Company |
These hinges are ideal for heavyweight doors due to their robust construction and ball bearing design, which provides extra strength and smooth operation.
Yes, the hinges are supplied as a pair and a half with matching SS wood screws.
Clean the polished chrome finish with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid using abrasive cleaners that could scratch or damage the surface.
While possible, these hinges are specifically designed for heavy doors. For lighter applications, you might find a standard hinge set more appropriate. However, if you require superior durability and smooth action for a lighter door, two of these can still be used.
This means you receive three hinges instead of the standard two. This third hinge provides additional support and stability, crucial for very heavy doors.
The overall size is 76mm x 50mm, with a leaf width of 19mm and a thickness of 2mm.
Ensure all hinges are properly mortised and screws are fully tightened. Verify that the door weight is appropriately supported by the number of hinges used (consider using all three if necessary).
The ball bearings should prevent squeaking. If noise occurs, check for debris within the knuckle or ensure hinges are properly seated. A tiny drop of light machine oil can be applied sparingly if needed, but this is rarely required due to the ball bearing design.
Ensure you are using the correct size pilot hole for the wood screws. If the wood is soft or damaged, consider using wood filler or a slightly larger screw if possible.
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