All About Bar Hinges

Bar hinges are also called pendulum hinges and are considered to be one of the most popular and demanded on the market. In addition, such models are often called Westerns. And this is not strange, because it was in Western bars in the corresponding films that one could see such options.

A distinctive feature of such products is that they are two-sided, so that the doors can be opened in both directions. These unique features allow the use of hinges for rooms with high traffic. These can be shopping centers, bars, factories, factories.

The main difference between the bar loop and the standard one is that there are two cards that are located on the pin. It is he who provides the ability of the door to rotate in each direction. The opening angle of one side is 90 degrees, respectively, the two sides allow the doors to swing open 180 degrees.

Bar loops are distinguished by a number of advantages, among which the following can be distinguished.

• High level of comfort when opening doors. For example, if the hands are busy, then it will be enough to push them with the help of the body.
• Keeping warm in the room. You don't have to worry that someone will forget to close the doors. They will close immediately after a person enters or leaves the room.
• The ability to quickly pass a large number of people.
• Attractive appearance. The installation of such hinges is carried out using a tie-in, which has a positive effect on the aesthetics of the products.

Another advantage of this element is that it can be cut into any canvas, regardless of what kind of material was used for its production. The most popular are plastic, metal and wooden doors.

The only drawback of bar hinges is that they are quite expensive. If the cost of the product is not very high, it means that it was made of low-quality materials. However, at a high price, these hinges are characterized by their reliability and durability: if properly installed, they can cope with colossal loads and perform all the functions assigned to them. Thanks to this, the hinges will last a long time, and there will be no need to incur replacement costs, which noticeably smooths out their high cost.

On the modern market, there are many types of bar hinges, which differ not only in their external characteristics, but also in the adjustment features, as well as in the material that was used in the production process.

The most popular options today are those that were made of stainless steel. They are not susceptible to corrosion, boast durability and do not require special efforts during installation.

Besides, such hinges are made from brass, bronze, aluminum and other similar materials, which determines their appearance and technical properties. For example, brass hinges are usually coated with a layer of chrome, which makes the final product as reliable and durable as possible, as well as protect it from mechanical stress.

As for galvanized options, they are processed using brass, so they can boast of an attractive appearance, smoothness and ease of installation. In addition, such hinges are distinguished by a large number of colors that allow you to choose the option that is most suitable for a particular door leaf.

Bar hinges are divided into types not only depending on the material that was used for their production, but also by the type of adjustment. According to this indicator, they can be left- or right-sided, as well as universal. The latter option is considered more preferable, as it is suitable for all types of door leaves. Such hinges for 2-sided opening can also be one-sided. They are called furniture because they are installed mainly in sofas.

On the market you can find products from a number of manufacturers, including places of honor are occupied by the Italian companies Justor, Luigi Aldeghi, the Spanish company Amig and the Turkish company Mert.

In terms of their design features, the products of these brands almost do not differ from each other, but at the same time they have certain characteristics. For example, the thickness of the parts may be different, or the quality of the component parts may differ. In terms of thickness, the Chinese versions, which are made of 1.4 mm of metal, lose, but the thickness of the Italian versions is 1.9 mm or more. This has a positive effect on the wear resistance of the product, as well as on its durability.

In the process of choosing the most optimal bar loop, you need to pay attention not only to the appearance of the product, but also to its characteristics. Among the main points that should be considered when selecting, it is worth highlighting the following.

• Manufacturer. It is best to choose hinges from German and Italian companies. Turkish options are also good enough, but the Chinese can only boast of an affordable cost.
• Product width. Here it is necessary to proceed from the parameters of the door itself.
• Ability to handle stress. It is worth remembering that one hinge can take on a load of no more than 60 kg, therefore, for some doors, several hinges may be needed at once. First, you need to understand the features of the door leaf, and only then choose the best hinge option.
• Aesthetic look. Such products differ not only in their size, but also in color. The most popular colors are matt brass and matt chrome.
• Additional features. It all depends on the personal preferences of the owner of the door. This can be setting the speed of the loop, the presence of bearings, and much more.

The installation process of bar hinges is quite complicated and includes many nuances. It should be noted that if the installation is carried out incorrectly, then the load on the hinges will be uneven, which will negatively affect their durability and reliability. Correct installation consists of several stages.

1. Drawing marks on the door leaf. It is in the place of these marks that the loops will be located in the future.
2. Removing the stopper. Given the fact that most of the bar hinges on the market are spring-loaded, at this stage you need to be extremely careful not to damage anything.
3. Installing the mandrel and turning it clockwise.
4. Securing cards with self-tapping screws.

If the bar loop is of a spring type, then before starting installation, you should definitely loosen it, and only then clamp it again. After installation, check the smoothness of the hinge to ensure that it is correctly installed. If the door closes crookedly, you will have to adjust the spring.

The following video shows the installation of a door on bar hinges.