Hardware Fixtures for Doors and Windows Fittings
Here, some of the fixtures are explained below that are commonly used.
Door and Window Hinges
Door/window hinges play a pivotal role in making the opening and closing of doors,windows, an easy task. Two metal plates are attached together with the help of metal pins so as to let the door move forward or backward with ease. Door /window hinges are made from a number of materials and are an essential part of door hardware.
Not sure how to go about buying hinges for your door? Don’t worry we will guide you through the important points to look into while buying door hinges.
Butt hinges
Butt hinge is a kind of hinge used in hanging doors, lid, covers, etc. so named because fastened on the edge of the door, which butts against the frame, stop molding, and casing, instead of on its face, like the strap hinge. They are very strong but cannot be adjusted once they are fitted.
Pin hinges
They are alike to butt hinges, but the central pin can be removed so that the two can be individually fixed one to the frame and the other to the shutter.
Parliament hinges
A hinge with so great a projection (as from a wall or frame) as to allow a door or shutter to swing back flat against the wall
Garnet hinges
They are also known as T hinge in which short arm is screwed to the door frame. They are generally used for ledged and battened doors.
Counter flap hinges
Designed to lie flat when in use, the counter flap hinge allows a gap in a bar or countertop to be hinged upwards.
Strap hinges
A strap hinge is a type of hinge that has two long flaps which are generally triangular in shape; one strap is screwed into the surface of a moving part, such as a door or gate, and the other into the adjacent stationary surface. The long flaps of the strap hinges provide added stability for the door or gate. Strap hinges are typically used for door hinges (such as barn doors, shed doors, and garage doors), gate hinges, and cabinet hinges, and are meant to be seen.
Spring hinges
Residential Spring Hinges also known as "self-closing" hinges, or adjustable spring hinges. These hinges are great to use on the door leading to your garage as they will help to keep your door closed.
Rising butt hinges
Rising butt hinges are a special type of door hinge that lifts the door slightly as it is opened. This type of door will have no gap at the bottom when closed but will lift over thick floor coverings on the opening side. Rising butt hinges are only suitable for use with wooden doors, and are best used in certain applications.
Door and Window Bolts
Bolts are a common fixture to doors and windows and are available in aluminium, brass or mild steel.
Tower Bolts are commonly used on doors and windows and are available in aluminium, steel and brass.
Sliding door bolts are used for doors where padlocks are used.
Flush bolts are used for cupboards and sliding windows for bolting the shutter flush with the exterior surface.
Hasp and Staple
Hasps and staples are great for a variety of applications but they are best known for security. Hasps and staples are compatible with lockers, doors, lids, hatches, cabinets, and more!
Door Handles
There are various types of handles made of mild steel, aluminium alloys and brass which are usually fitted to doors.
Door Locks
There are several types of locks available in the market for fitting to doors and generally used ones are mentioned below:- Padlocks, Deadbolts, Knob locks, Lever handle locks, Cam locks, Rim cylinder and Mortise cylinder locks, Euro profile cylinders (sometimes called DIN cylinders), Wall mounted locks are locks, Interchangeable Core Cylinders, Furniture Locks, Vending/T-Handle Locks, Jimmy proof deadbolts, Rim Latch Locks, Key in Knob cylinders,