Hinges

Hinges

ASSA hinges

Journal supported
î Ideal for high-usage situations: the special journal-supported design
gives maximum endurance with minimum maintenance requirements.
î Small bearing surface makes door easy to open, even by elderly or
disabled people.
î Ideal for both factory and site assembly.

Corrosion resistant
î Hinges of high grade stainless steel for use in severe environments.
î Stainless steel hinges provide all the durability benefits of our journal
supported range.

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Hinges Journal supported

Grade 11 hinge

Application Journal-supported lift-off

hinges.
Hinges for general
applications. Right and left handed.
Supplied with 1¼” x 10g fully
threaded countersunk wood
screws.
For hinge selection see pages
8:8-9.
For finishes see page 8:10.
Manufactured from Grade CS4
rolled steel.

î 3220 hinge
Supplied with 6 wood screws. Product has been successfully type-
3220
tested for conformity to BS EN 1935.
(Dimension drawing shows RH hinge.) 3 7 4 1 1 * 1 11
(1-4) (3/4/7) (1-8) (0/1) (1) (0-4) (0/1) (1-14) Regular audit testing is undertaken.

41 41 Tested and approved to BS EN 1935 Grade 11 (Heavy Duty). Maximum

18
11 adjusted door weight: 80kg. 3228,3248
4 7 6 1 1 * 1 13
Minimum door thickness 28mm.
10

(1-4) (3/4/7) (1-8) (0/

1) (1) (0-
4) (0/1) (1-14)

Approved for use on fire doors.

50

*For corrosion resistance see page 8:10.

20.5

98

4 7 7 1 1 * 1 14 3278,3288
(1-4) (3/4/7) (1-8) (0/1) (1) (0-4) (0/1) (1-14)
28
10

R11 ø13 22 3228-ST/ST

4 7 6 1 1 4 1 13
(1-4) (3/4/7) (1-8) (0/1) (1) (0-4) (0/1) (1-14)
3.2 2.4

7.8

î 249 adjustment discs

May be inserted into the hinge knuckle to raise the door.
Note: the adjustment should be no more than 3mm. If this is insufficient then
the fitting of the door and hinges themselves will need to be adjusted.

Ref A Use with hinge

type
7x1 7mm 3220
8.5 x 1 8.5mm 3228

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Hinges Journal supported

Grade 13 hinges

Application Journal-supported lift-off

hinges.
Hinges for heavy duty
applications. Right and left handed.
Supplied with 1¼” x 10g fully
3248
threaded countersunk wood
screws.
For hinge selection see pages
8:8-9.
For finishes see page 8:10.
Manufactured from Grade CS4
rolled steel.

3228
3248-05

3220
3 7 4 1 1 * 1 11
(1-4) (3/4/7) (1-8) (0/1) (1) (0-4) (0/1) (1-14)

î 3228 hinge
Supplied with 8 wood screws. Product has been successfully type-
3228,
tested 3248 to BS EN 1935.
for conformity
(Dimension drawing shows RH hinge.) 4 7 6 1 1 * 1 13
Regular audit testing is undertaken.
(1-4) (3/4/7) (1-8) (0/1) (1) (0-4) (0/1) (1-14)

49 49 Tested and approved to BS EN 1935 Grade 13 (Severe Duty). Maximum

14.5
adjusted door weight: 120kg.
10.5 3278,3288
4 7 7 1 1 * 1 14
Minimum
(3/4/7) (door thickness 28mm.
12

(1-4) 1-8) (0/

1) (1) (0-
4) (0/1) (1-14)

Approved for use on fire doors.

30

*For corrosion resistance see page 8:10.

20.5

3228-ST/ST
4 7 6 1 1 4 1 13
26

110

(1-4) (3/4/7) (1-8) (0/1) (1) (0-4) (0/1) (1-14)

30
12

R12.5 ø16 25

3.1
3.2

9.25

3220
3 7 4 1 1 * 1 11
(1-4) (3/4/7) (1-8) (0/1) (1) (0-4) (0/1) (1-14)

î 3248 hinge
Allows symmetrical routing. Supplied with 8 wood screws. Product has been successfully type-
3228,
tested 3248 to BS EN 1935.
for conformity
(Dimension drawing shows RH hinge.) 4 7 6 1 1 * 1 13
Regular audit testing is undertaken.
(1-4) (3/4/7) (1-8) (0/1) (1) (0-4) (0/1) (1-14)

Tested and approved to BS EN 1935 Grade 13 (Severe Duty). Maximum

49 49
19 adjusted door weight: 120kg.
12
4 7 7 1 1 * 1 14 3278,3288
Minimum
(3/4/7) (door thickness 36mm.
3248-05
(1-4) 1-8) (0/
1) (1) (0-
4) (0/1) (1-14)
12

Approved for use on fire doors.

Variant with integral 10mm
25

diameter security dog bolt. *For corrosion resistance see page 8:10.
20.5

3228-ST/ST
16 14.5 4 7 6 1 1 4 1 13
36

110

(1-4) (3/4/7) (1-8) (0/1) (1) (0-4) (0/1) (1-14)

54
25

ø10
12

ø 16
R12.5 ø16 36
57

3.1
2

9.25 3.1
10

4.9 ± 0.7

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Hinges Journal supported

Grade 14 hinges

Application Journal-supported lift-off

hinges.
Hinges for very heavy duty
applications. Right and left handed.
Supplied with 1¼” x 10g fully
threaded countersunk wood
screws.
For hinge selection see pages
8:8-9.
3288
For finishes see page 8:10.
Manufactured from Grade CS4
rolled steel.
3220
3 7 4 1 1 * 1 11
(1-4) (3/4/7) (1-8) (0/1) (1) (0-4) (0/1) (1-14)

3278

3228,3248
4 7 6 1 1 * 1 13
(1-4) (3/4/7) (1-8) (0/1) (1) (0-4) (0/1) (1-14)

î 3278 hinge
Supplied with 8 wood screws. Product has been successfully type-

* 3278,
tested 3288 to BS EN 1935.
for conformity
(Dimension drawing shows RH hinge.) 4
(1-4)
7
(3/4/7)
7
(1-8)
1
(0/1)
1
(1) (0-4)
1
(0/1)
14
(1-14) Regular audit testing is undertaken.

49 49 Tested and approved to BS EN 1935 Grade 14 (Severe Duty). Maximum

14.5
adjusted door weight: 160kg.
10.5 3228-ST/ST
4 7 6 1 1 4 1 13
Minimum
(3/4/7) (door thickness 28mm.
12

(1-4) 1-8) (0/

1) (1) (0-
4) (0/1) (1-14)

Approved for use on fire doors.

30

*For corrosion resistance see page 8:10.

20.5
26

110
30
12

R12.5 25
ø17.2
3.7
2

9.25 3220
3 7 4 1 1 * 1 11
(1-4) (3/4/7) (1-8) (0/1) (1) (0-4) (0/1) (1-14)

3228,3248
4 7 6 1 1 * 1 13
(1-4) (3/4/7) (1-8) (0/1) (1) (0-4) (0/1) (1-14)

î 3288 hinge
Allows symmetrical routing. Supplied with 8 wood screws. Product has been successfully type-

* 3278,
tested 3288 to BS EN 1935.
for conformity
(Dimension drawing shows RH hinge.) 4
(1-4)
7
(3/4/7)
7
(1-8)
1
(0/1)
1
(1) (0-4)
1
(0/1)
14
(1-14) Regular audit testing is undertaken.

Tested and approved to BS EN 1935 Grade 14 (Severe Duty). Maximum

49 49
19 adjusted door weight: 160kg.
12 3228-ST/ST
4 7 6 1 1 4 1 13
Minimum
(1-4) (3/4/7) (door
1-8) thickness
(0/
1) (1) 36mm.
(0-
4) (0/1) (1-14)
12

Approved for use on fire doors.

25

*For corrosion resistance see page 8:10.

20.5
36

110
25
12

R12.5 36
ø17.2
3.7
2

9.25

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Hinges Corrosion resistant

Corrosion resistant hinges

Application Journal-supported lift-off

hinges.
Hinge for use in severe
environments where Right and left handed.
resistance to corrosion is vital. 3228-ST/ST is supplied with
11/4” x 10g countersunk wood
screws.
For hinge selection see pages
3220
3 7 4 1 1 * 1 11 8:8-9.
(1-4) (3/4/7) (1-8) (0/1) (1) (0-4) (0/1) (1-14)

For finishes see page 8:10.

Manufactured from Grade 304
S15 stainless steel.
3228,3248
4 7 6 1 1 * 1 13
(1-4) (3/4/7) (1-8) (0/1) (1) (0-4) (0/1) (1-14)

4 7 7 1 1 * 1 14 3278,3288
(1-4) (3/4/7) (1-8) (0/1) (1) (0-4) (0/1) (1-14)

î 3228-ST/ST stainless steel hinge

Supplied with 8 stainless steel fully threaded wood screws. Hinge, including Product has been successfully type-
journal pin, constructed entirely from stainless steel. 3228-S
tested T/ST to BS EN 1935.
for conformity
4 7 6 1 1 4 1 13
(1-4) (3/4/7) (1-8) (0/1) (1) (0-4) (0/1) (1-14) Regular audit testing is undertaken.
(Dimension drawing shows RH hinge.)
49 49 Tested and approved to BS EN 1935 Grade 13 (Severe Duty).
14.5
10.5 Maximum adjusted door weight: 120kg.
12

Minimum door thickness 28mm.

Approved for use on fire doors.
30

20.5
26

110
30
12

R12.5 ø16 25

3.1
3.2

9.25

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Hinges

Journal supported joinery hinge

Application Journal-supported lift-off

hinge.
Hinge for general applications.
For use on grooved timber Right and left handed.
doors and frames. Supplied with 4.5 x 25mm
countersunk wood screws.
For hinge selection see pages
8:8-9.
For finishes see page 8:10.
Manufactured from Grade CS4
rolled steel, with Grade 304
stainless steel pins.

î 3211-1 hinge
Supplied with 8 wood screws. (Dimension drawing shows RH hinge.)
Maximum adjusted door weight 120kg. Minimum door thickness 32.5mm.

16 25 25 16

ø14.2
23
26
93
99
13
23

23
13
91.5
26

46
23

ø14

11.7 35.15 32.85 17

10.1

3.1
9.1

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Hinges Information for specifiers

Terminology

Hardened steel pin (journal) Hardened steel pin (journal)

Female Male

Fixing screws Door leaf (female leaf)

Knuckle
Frame leaf (male leaf)

Features and benefits

Hardened steel pins.

Reduces wear thus increasing the hinge life.

Unique method of securing

the pins, so they cannot be Increased security and resistance to attack. Higher strength and performance. Fixed pins cannot be lost during installation.
driven out.

Low-friction minimum
bearing surface: load is The door is easy to open, even for the elderly. The hinges will not creak.
carried on the journals.

No ball-bearings.
Easier on-site handling, with no risk of losing the ball bearings. Reduced costs and lower maintenance requirements.

Well-chamfered journals
with short pins. Makes hanging the door faster and easier, thus reducing installation costs.

Radiused hinge leaves.

Makes fitting the hinges to timber doors and frames faster, easier and neater.

May be purchased either

complete or as separate Ideal for either site or factory assembly.
leaves and screws.

Standards

The main British Standard first version of this standard to BS EN 1935. By showing BS EN 1935 classifies hinges under the following
governing the performance omits the words ‘with the this information, the specifier categories:
of hinges is BS EN 1935. This door in the closed position’, can be confident that the
divides products into 14 and if taken literally this would hinges chosen will meet the
separate grades, depending on mean that lift-off hinges were performance requirements of Category Durability Door
3 3
7 3
7
4 3
7
4
1 7
4
1 1*Fire resistance
4 *
11 *
11
11 *
11
1 11
1
their strength and durability. barred from use on fire doors. any particular application. of(1-use
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(1-4) (3/4/7)
((
1-
1-8
4)) (3/4/7)
((1-
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(1)
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(0/
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0-4)
(0/
1)
1)4) 0-
0/4)
((1-1
1)
4) ((1-1
0/1)
4)
Grade 1-10 hinges are for light This was not intended, and the Furthermore, our
to medium duty only, while CEN Committee has agreed to manufacturing plant is 3220 3220 3220
Grade 11-14 hinges are also amend section B3 in the next registered to3ISO 9001,
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1* Corrosion* 111* Security
11 *
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) resistance
suitable for heavy and severe edition of the standard. In the (1-4) (3/4/7)
(1-4) (3/4/7)
((1-8
1-4))
international Quality Standard.
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(1-8
0/1)
(3/4/7)) (3/4/7)
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4)
of BS EN 1935 states that lift-off hinges can be approved meet our stringent quality
it should not be possible and CE-marked, provided they requirements.
meet all other criteria of the 3228,3228,
3248 3228
324
to remove the hinge pin or 4 4
7 7
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1* 11
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separate the hinged part of the standard. (1-4) (3/4/7)
(1-4) (3/4/7)
((1-8
1-4)) ((1-4)
(1-8
0/1)
(3/4/7)) (3/4/7)
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((0-4)
1-1
1)4) ((1-1
( 0-
0/4)
4)
1) ((0/1)
1-1 4) (1-14)

door assembly without special Our policy is to test and

tools. However, as written, the classify our hinges according 4 4
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0/4)
((1-1
1)
4) ((1-1
0/1)
4)

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Hinges Information for specifiers

Hinge selection

î STEP 1
Find the weight of Factor Adjustment Notes
the door
The most important factor Adjustment recommended by î EXAMPLE
Door closer fitted +20% A perimeter security door
in determining the correct BS EN 1935
hinge to use is the weight of is 1,150mm wide, weighs
the door. When calculating 50kg and is fitted with 5kg of
Backcheck door Adjustment recommended by
this, remember to include the +75% ironmongery. It is fitted with a
closer fitted BS EN 1935 backcheck door closer (+75%),
weight of any ironmongery,
such as locks, furniture and and subject to high wind
door closers, as well as the Subject to high ASSA ABLOY Door Solutions forces (+10%) and to physical
+10% abuse (+10%).
weight of the door itself. wind forces recommendation
The basic weight of the door
should then be adjusted Subject to ASSA ABLOY Door Solutions Basic Weight:
+10%
to take account of any physical abuse recommendation 55kg (50kg plus 5kg)
special factors. To do this
add together the relevant Select hinge to suit level of duty as recommended
percentage increases from the Duty Initial Adjusted Weight
by BS EN 1935 Annex A (see table below) (Step 1):
table opposite then multiply
them by the basic weight. This 107kg (55kg plus 95%)
will give the Initial Adjusted [95% is from 75%+10%+10%]
Weight.
Door size
Final Adjusted Weight
î STEP 2 Height Width Width adjustment (Step 2):
Check door adjusted mm mm 135 kg (107kg plus 26%)
weight against door [26% is from width 1150mm]
2,000 Up to 1,000 0
width
Having calculated the Initial Hinges required
2,000 1,050 +10%
Adjusted Weight of the (Step 3):
door, this should be cross- Grade 14 hinges.
referenced with the width 2,000 1,100 +18%
Note that because of
of the door, in the chart the potential for abuse,
opposite, to identify the Width 2,000 1,150 +26% Severe Duty hinges would
Adjustment. be indicated; but Grade
Multiply the Initial Adjusted 2,000 1,200 +33% 14 already meets this
Weight by the Width requirement as standard.
Adjustment to obtain the final 2,000 1,250 +40%
Adjusted Weight.
Note: for door sizes not listed
in the chart, use the formula:

2 - (Height/Width) % Final adjusted Hinge grade ASSA hinges

weight required recommended
î STEP 3
Up to 80 kg Grade 11 3220
Determine hinge
grade required 81 - 100 kg Grade 12 3228, 3248
The Final Adjusted Weight of
the door should be checked
101 - 120 kg Grade 13 3228, 3248
in the table opposite to
determine which grade of
hinge is required. 121 - 160 kg Grade 14 3278, 3288
However, please note that
hinges which could be subject
to abuse or rough handling
may need to be of a higher BS EN ASSA hinges
grade (heavy or severe duty) Duty Type of use Typical applications
than would otherwise be
grade recommended
indicated by the door weight
alone. Consult the table to
Heavy High frequency of use by Public, institutional and
11 3220
ensure that a suitable hinge is duty members of the public. commercial buildings.
specified.
Severe Doors potentially subject 3228, 3248,
Security doors. 12-14
duty to abuse or violence. 3278, 3288

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Hinges Information for specifiers

Hinge selection

î STEP 4
Lightweight doors
250
Hinge positioning Two hinges may be fitted as shown.

770
200
Note that while it is common
On doors subject to warping, such as glazed doors, fit a

C/L
practice to fit two hinges to
third hinge in the centre of the door.
lightweight doors, BS EN 1935

770
recommends that at least
three hinges should always
be fitted. This is especially
important when a door closer

200 250
is used.
Heavy doors
BS ratings shown in this
catalogue are based on the When load bearing is the prime consideration, fit four
use of three hinges per door hinges as shown.
(Note, however, that ASSA
recommends that 4 hinges are
250

250 200
used on doors over 2250mm
in height).
Standard doors
The standard positioning when fitting
250

three hinges to a door is as shown. Tall doors (over 2250mm)

This gives the most effective load
=

On tall doors or those which are particularly subject to

bearing capability.
warping (such as glazed doors) fit four hinges equally
spaced, as shown.
=
=
250

î STEP 5
L
Handing
Left hand
Fit right hand hinges (symbol
‘R’) to right hand doors, and hinge
vice-versa. A simple rule to
determine the handing of R
a door – stand in front of
the closed door on the side
Right hand
where you can see the hinge hinge
Left hand Right hand Right hand Left hand
knuckles. If they are to the
Inward opening Outward opening Inward opening Outward opening
right, it is a right hand door
– if they to the left, it is a left
hand door.

î STEP 6
Fitting and
lubrication
Hinges should be morticed Use only the ASSA screws
into the edge of the door provided when fitting hinges
and the frame. Ensure that all to timber doors, as the load-
hinges fitted to the door are carrying capacity of the hinge
lined up vertically. is dependent on the correct
screws being used. A pilot
On a standard 44mm door,
hole should be drilled for
the centreline of the narrow
the screws. ASSA hinges are
part of the hinge leaf should
normally supplied with 10g
align with the centreline of the
wood screws: we recommend
door. The hinge knuckle will
preparing the pilot holes with
project beyond the face of the
a 2.4mm diameter drill.
door, as shown.
Lubrication should normally
be carried out on installation (These sizes are recommended
and then twice per annum. for soft wood; pilot holes for
hardwood may need a slightly
larger drill size.)

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Hinges Information for specifiers

Finishes

In the increasingly polluted Satin Polished Bright Yellow Satin Polished Polished Blue-silver
atmosphere in which we live, Item s/steel s/steel zinc zinc/iron chrome brass chrome zinc/iron
the demands on products to Fin 31 Fin 32 Fin 57 Fin 62 Fin 13 Fin 20 Fin 11 Fin 58
resist corrosion are particularly
high. ASSA products have the
3220   l l l l
benefit of the latest automatic 3228   l l l l
plating equipment which
3248*  l l l l l
incorporates the best of
modern plating processes. 3228 ST/ST  l
3278, 3288  l
 Standard finish 3211-1 ** l
l Special finish
CEN corrosion
Contact your stockist for Grade 4 Grade 4 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 1 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 4
resistance
up-to-date information.
Zinc-iron finishes (58 and 62) include a protective lacquer coating.
* 3248-05 available in finishes 57 and 62 only (ex-works).
** 3211-1 hinge finish referred to as Fin 51: this is yellow zinc-iron with stainless steel hinge pins.

Corrosion resistance

Finishes are rated according to

the requirements of EN 1670: Grade 0 Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
2007 as shown in the table.
No defined Low Moderate High Very high Exceptionally high
Please note that the grade resistance resistance resistance resistance resistance resistance
of stainless steel used to
manufacture the ASSA
stainless steel hinges has been
tested to over 1,500 hours
in a salt spray test without
corrosion.

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