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New Hinge Update

New Hinge Update

IG Doors is excited to announce that starting from the 4th December 2023, we will be implementing a brand new hinge on all our doors as a standard feature.

This new hinge update marks a significant leap in IG Doors’ product development, guaranteeing enhanced functionality and durability.

Advantages Of Improved Spec

  • Exceptional Strength and performance
  • 100kg load carrying capability over 100,000 cycles
  • 200kg deformation testing to BS EN 1191
  • 300kg overload testing
  • 50000N shear testing
  • Robustly constructed from 3mm steel
  • Integral security for inward and outward opening doors

Testing

  • Successfully tested to PAS24 as a critical component
  • Successfully tested to BS EN6375 Part 1(Air, wind, and water) as a critical component
  • Successfully tested to BS EN6375 Part 2 (Strength and operation) as a critical component
  • Corrosion tested to BS EN1670 Grade 5: 480 hours
  • Successfully tested to BS EN1935: 2002 Building Hardware for Single Axis Hinges
  • Manufactured to an ISO9001 Quality System

Benefits

  • Increase to grade 12 strength and durability
  • Butt hinge fitment instead of surface mounted for reduction/elimination of dropping following installation
  • Elimination of loose hinge components
  • Increased plaster line by 15mm
  • The hinge is finished in Zinc Plated steel