HINGE TERMINOLOGY
WIDTH:
The overall dimension of a hinge edge to
edge, opened to flat position, across
the knuckle. LEAF WIDTH is measured from
the center of the pin to the outer edge
of the leaf.
WIDTH
RESTRICTIONS:
In determining the maximum width of a
given leaf in a hinge, the maximum hinge
width must be divided by 2.
LENGTH:
The dimension of a hinge measured along
the pin. Northeast offers the expertise and solutions you need to get the job done right...and within budget.
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PART CLEARANCE:
The minimum dimension between the outer
face of the knuckle and the opposing
edge of the cutout over the entire range
of pivotal movement of the hinge. This
may also be measured from the center
line of the pin to the cutout in the
opposite leaf.
KNUCKLE LENGTH:
The nominal or typical dimension of a
knuckle. The exact knuckle length is
slightly less than the nominal
dimension, and the space in the opposite
leaf is slightly over this dimension.
This allows for ease of rotation without
excessive play.
PITCH:
The overall length of two adjacent
knuckles.
TYPES OF LEAVES
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Plain Type
- Not Swagged - Barrel sets
above the leaves which are flat
or horizontal when opened. |
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Swaging
- A method of forming either or
both leaves up to or beyond, one
half the pin diameter. |
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One Leaf
Half Swaged - Where
only one leaf is formed up to
one half the pin diameter. |
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One Leaf
Full Swaged - Where
one leaf is formed around to the
full pin diameter. When closed
both leaves are parallel. |
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Reverse
Swag - Where one leaf
is formed with the effect of
reverse hinge assembly. Leaves
cannot be closed to lay
parallel. |
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Offset
- Where either or both leaves
are formed away from the outside
of the pin. When closed in
parallel position the distance
between the leaves measures
larger than the diameter of the
pin. |
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Both
Leaves Half Swaged -
Each leaf is formed to one half
the pin diameter leaving minimum
clearance between them when
closed. |
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Northeast Hinge Distributors, Inc.
PO Box 891 | 261 Proctor Hill Road
Hollis, NH 03049-0891
phone 603-465-3244 | fax 603-465-3313 |
nehinge@nehinge.com
call toll free 800-882-0120 |
