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Geared Continuous Hinges

Geared continuous hinges are reliable hinges that utilize a single gear section for the leaf and a separate gear section for the frame side of the door for superior durability.

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Overview

Geared continuous hinges are designed to last the life of a building by distributing the weight of a door along the entire length of its frame. The unique design reduces the high amount of stress normally associated at the top of the door and frame on butt hinge applications. Not only does this reduce hinge failure, it also keeps a door in constant alignment, eliminating the chance of door sag. These characteristics make continuous hinges suitable for high-use and high-traffic doors.

The geared continuous hinge has no pin. Instead, these hinges utilize a single gear section for the leaf and a separate gear section for the frame side of the door. The two are held in place by a full length cover channel and rotate on a series of bearings. The design of a continuous hinge eliminates the spacing between the hinges, which helps prevents fingers from being pinched, making it a safer device than traditional hinges. These benefits result in higher efficiency and less maintenance, maximizing the value of a door opening investment.

Exceeding industry standards

  • All hinges are certified to ANSI 156.26, Grade 1 and UL10C (90 minute)
  • Limited lifetime warranty
  • Offerings support various applications, including swing clear, wide throw and electrified

Quality and convenience

  • Designed to keep the door in constant alignment and eliminate door sag
  • A cover channel holds together two separate gear sections, providing a visually pleasing solution
  • Eliminates space between the hinges helping to prevent fingers from being pinched

Variety of offering

  • Available in full mortise, full surface, and half surface hinges 
  • Available with factory modified cutouts to accommodate most electrical frame-to-door requirements; special templates are required
  • Hinges can be cut to length during installation
  • Unique mounting pattern allows to cut up to 6" from the bottom while still having double row fasteners

Designs

XY Series:

  • Rounded gear design for extended life and smooth operation
  • Patented, center-loaded, interlocking bearing design that helps better the opening and closing of the door over time
  • XY mounting slot adjustability on all full and half surface models to help with installation 
  • Frame guidance lip is further extended for retrofit applications to cover existing heavy-weight architectural hinge preps
  • Improved aesthetics with a curved, articulating cover design that eliminates pinch points

HD Series:

Features transmission gear design with bearings that are evenly spaced every 3" on center. Amount of bearings varies by size.

Hinge type

For a complete list of model numbers and model number specifications, please refer to the Ives full line catalog.

  • Half surface: hinge is mounted on the door stile face and inside of the frame side jamb; only one hinge side and gear cover are visible when the door is closed. Offering includes the following models: 045XY, 046XY, 053XY and 054XY
  • Full mortise: hinge is mounted on the side of the door stile and inside of the frame side jamb; only the gear cover is visible with the door is closed. Offering includes the following models: 026XY, 027XY, 040XY, 041XY, 112XY, 112HD, 114XY, 224HD, and 224XY
  • Full surface, center pivot: hinge is mounted on the door stile face and the frame side jamb face; the entire hinge is visible when the door is closed. The geared section is located where the door stile and frame side jamb meet. Offering includes the following model: 157XY
  • Full surface, swing clear: hinge is mounted on the door stile face and the frame side jamb face; the entire hinge is visible when the door is closed; the geared section is located over the side jamb. Offering includes the following model: 210XY

Finishes

  • Available in three BHMA standard finishes: 
    • Clear anodized (628)
    • Dark bronze (710)
    • Black anodized (711)
  • Custom finishes are also available; consult factory

Ives geared continuous hinges can be furnished with the following options:

  • Electric power transfer prep (EPT)
  • Through wire panel (TWP)
  • Hospital tip
  • Security fasteners – pin-in-socket
  • Wood fasteners
  • Thread-forming screws (pilot hole is required)

See catalog for availability of options for each model.

Ives Full Line Catalog

Ives XY Series Data Sheet

Allegion Connect Data Sheet

Ives XY Full Surface Hinge Install Instructions

Ives XY Half Surface Hinge Install Instructions

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