Overview
Steel pin and barrel continuous hinges share many of the same characteristics of a traditional hinge. Both have a center pin and rolled knuckles, but a steel pin and barrel continuous hinge stretches along the entire length of the frame.
The unique design distributes the weight of the door along the entire length of the frame, reducing the high amount of stress normally associated at top of door and frame on butt hinge applications. Not only does this reduce hinge failure, it also keeps the door in constant alignment, eliminating door sag. These characteristics make continuous hinges suitable for high-use and high-traffic doors.
The design of a continuous hinge eliminates the gap between the door and the frame. The absence of gap also 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 any opening investment. Ives offers both stainless steel and primed steel to best match specific applications.