Hardware reinforcements


The hardware reinforcements are critical to the security and the life cycle of the opening. Without proper hinge reinforcements, the door will sag and prevent proper closing and latching. The following elements have an impact on the quality of hardware reinforcements:



Typically, surface applied hardware is factory reinforced only. Mortise hardware is factory reinforced, drilled and tapped for template hardware.



References:

ANSI A250.6: Hardware on Standard Steel Doors Reinforcement-Application.
de La Fontaine: Technical data book.


Products & Solutions:




Standard 10-gauge (0.129"/3.3 mm) high frequency hinge reinforcement.

Info: With the flange, as strong as 7-gauge (0.187"/4.8 mm) flat hinge reinforcement.
Applications: Standard and heavy-weight hinges, high frequency openings.
Benefit: Prevents door sagging.
Limitation: Heavy-weight doors require continuous hinge, pivots or floor closers.
Comment: Exceeds ANSI A250.6.



Standard mortise lock reinforcement.

Info: 12-gauge (0.105"/2.7 mm) lock front, 16-gauge (0.056"/1.4 mm) box reinforcement.
Application: Mortise locksets.
Comment: Exceeds ANSI  A250.6.



Standard cylindrical lock reinforcement.

Info: 12-gauge (0.105"/2.7 mm) lock front, 18-gauge (0.044"/1.1 mm) spacer.
Application: Cylindrical locksets.
Comment: Exceeds ANSI  A250.6.


Standard closer reinforcement.

Info: 5" high x 20" in length (127 mm x 508 mm), 16-gauge (0.056"/1.4 mm).
Applications: Regular and parallel arm surface door closers.
Benefit: Ensures positive fastening for surface door closers.
Comment: Exceeds ANSI A250.6.