| Bending
is an application recommended to fit a hinge into the space
allotted for it. Beehler offers: |
| Swaging |
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Swaging is a slight offset recommended to permit the leaves
of the hinge to come closer together when in the closed position
by pushing one or both leaves toward or beyond the center
of the pin
•
Without this offset, there would be a gap between the door
and the frame, and would allow more air to enter or escape
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Swaging will slightly increase the open width of the hinge
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Full swaging, half swaging, both leaves half swaged, and reverse
swaging are available
•
Reverse swaging is recommended for applications where leaves
do not need to close to a parallel position
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For more information on swaging, please visit our Custom Hinge
page.
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| Offsetting |
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• Offsetting is recommended to permit the leaves of the hinge
to remain apart when in the closed position by pushing one
or both leaves away from the center of the pin
•
Offsetting slightly decreases the open width of the hinge
•
When both leaves are offset and in a closed parallel position,
the dimension between the leaves will be greater than the
pin diameter
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| Forming |
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Forming is any bending of hinge leaves other then swaging
or offsetting
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Hole
Punching is an application required to mount a hinge.
Beehler offers hole punching in many shapes and sizes to fit
your fasteners:
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Round
• Square
• Rectangular
• Obround Slot (parallel to pin)
• Obround Slot (perpendicular to pin)
• Notch-radius end
• Notch-square end
• Countersunk - to ensure mounting hardware sits flush with
hinge
• For more information on hole punching, please visit our custom
hinge page. |
Pin
Retantion is an application recommended to prevent
easy removal of the pin. Beehler Offers:
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| Staked
Pin |
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Upsetting the knuckle(s) of one leaf to secure the pin and prevent
axial movement of the pin in the knuckle
• Staking is usually located on the bottom of the knuckle in
a uniform consistent pattern |
| Spun
Pin |
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Cold forming one or both ends of the pin to a diameter greater
than the inside diameter to prevent axial movement
• Pins spun at both ends are recommended for tamper-proof applications
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| Notched
Leaves offered by Beehler: |
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Corners Notched
• Angled Corners
• Radius Corners
• For more information on hole punching, please visit our custom
hinge page.
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| Other
Customizations offered
by Beehler: |
| Lock
Punching |
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A temporary method recommended to prevent leaf rotation by upsetting
material from two adjacent knuckles to remove end play
• Lock punching is usually located on the bottom of the knuckle
in a uniform consistent pattern |
| Spring
Loading |
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An application recommended to hold doors open or closed
• Hinges may have one or multiple springs in an open or closed
position
• Force should also be considered when ordering spring hinges |
| Slip-Joint |
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An application recommended when requirements call for doors
to be removed
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| For
more information, please call one of our customer service representatives
at 1-800-791-3192 to be put in contact with an engineer. |
