Specification Guide
  INTRODUCTION

SIMONSWERK UK Ltd manufacture high performance, quality hinges and hardware for doors, windows, cabinets and conservatories. Our experience enables us to provide the following specification information to assist with the selection of the correct hinge for the right function. Further technical information and tables can be found on the hinge installation page.
  UK GUARANTEES All our hinges are given a weight loading based on three hinges per door leaf. Where we give a recommendation of 10 kilos and above, we will gaurantee the performance of the hinge for 10 years, subject to compliance with fitting instructions provided in every box of hinges. Selected hinges specify a 25 year guarantee where stated.
  HINGE TYPES
Brass - produced to precise standards, in a wide range of anti-bacterial quality finishes for trouble free use. Suitable for fire doors where indicated.
Aluminium - High standard hinges in a variety of finishes. Not suitable for fire doors.
Stainless Steel - “Rolled Joint” method of manufacture, with good durable surface finish, which performs well when fitted with Ball Races.
Projection - The P symbol shown next to various hinge reference numbers throughout the catalogue identifies projection hinges which are drilled with holes towards the edge of a broad hinge leaf enabling the hinge to clear obstructions when fully opened beyond 90º.
  SELECTION When deciding on finish and the best hinge for each application take into account adjusted door weight; appearance to match both the environment and product; position of doors or windows within a building and direction of opening; type of building use e.g. hospital and its location e.g. coastal situation; frequency of use; security and fire resistance requirements. 
  SPECIFICATION

CE Marking - To comply with the new UK Construction Products Regulations CE marking is required for hinges used on fire, smoke and escape route doors. Hinges marked in the catalogue with a CE Reference have been successfully performance tested and fire tested up to 30 minutes and 1hr respectively.

European Standards - Hinges detailed in this catalogue comply as required to the new European Standard BS/EN 1935 : 2002 which replaced the previous standard BS 7352 : 1990. The standard covers Building Hardware - Single-Axis Hinges - Requirements and Test Methods as detailed in table A shown in the Technical Section.

Building Regulations - Approved Document B to the Building Regulations (England and Wales) recognises the importance of independent product conformity certification. It states: ‘Third party conformity certification schemes not only provide a means of identifying materials and designs of systems, products or structures which have demonstrated that they have the requisite performance in fire, but additionally provide confidence that the systems, materials, products or structures actually supplied are provided to the same specification or design as that tested/assessed.’

The estimated frequency of operation of doors is shown in table B.

Corrosion - Hinges are tested in a laboratory controlled environment for corrosion resistance as specified in BS EN 1670:1998.

Strength & Durability - Specification for hinges detailed in this catalogue meet European Standard BS/EN 1935 : 2002.