Determine the type of hinge
Consider how the door should open and the door and frame material to pick the correct hinge type.
- Ives offers a wide variety of full mortise hinges that support various applications including swing clear, wide throw and electrified
- Other types, such as half mortise, full surface, and half surface hinges, are available for order as engineered specials
Select the proper weight bearing structure
Consider the door width, door thickness, weight and the amount of traffic to determine the function that best meets the needed application.
- Ives bearings are designed to meet BHMA Grade 1, 2, and 3 standards
- Bearing types include:
- Plain bearing: standard weight doors, low usage applications
- Ball bearing: heavy doors, high usage applications
- Concealed bearing: standard weight door, high usage application
- Spring hinge: standard to moderate weight door, helps assure the door closes
- BHMA Grade cycle requirements:
- For Grade 1: 2,500,000 cycles-- Heavy Weight Ball & Concealed Bearing
- For Grade 2: 1,500,000 cycles-- Standard Weight Ball & Concealed Bearing
- For Grade 3: 350,000 cycles - Light Weight Plain Bearing
Determine the size of hinge
Consider the door width, door thickness, weight and clearance to determine hinge size.
- Ives hinge sizes vary from 3-1/2” x 3-1/2” to 5” x 8”
- For help determining the size needed, see the general hinge information section of the catalog
Determine hinge substrate
Selecting the right hinge base substrate is key to preserving the life of the hinge. Consider the door application (fire rating) and environment in order to determine the correct base substrate.
- Ives hinge substrates include Steel, Stainless Steel, and Brass
Determine any electrification options
- If electrification hinges are needed, consider the wire options:
- Through Wire - TW4 (4 wires) & TW8 (8 wires)
- Monitor – MON
- Through Wire with Monitor – TW4M & TW8M
- Allegion Connect
Determine any specialty application options
Consider additional needs specific to the door usage, environment and location.
- Ives hinges offers options like swing clear and wide throw
- Security studs and fasteners, non-removable pin, hospital tip and rounded corners are also available