Everything You Need to Know About Butt Hinges

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Though frequently disregarded, hinges are an essential part of the hardware section that keeps your door securely fastened. These butt hinges come in a variety of sizes and styles. One of them is the most used butt hinges. Whether you want to install new hinges or replace old ones, this guide covers all you need to know about door butt hinges.

What are Butt Hinges?

Butt hinges are perhaps one of the most widespread door hinges found in homes today. They are designed to facilitate the operation of doors. Butt hinges connect doors to the adjoining surfaces of a door jamb. Like all hinges, they consist of a knuckle, a pin, and two corresponding leaves – one is fastened to the door jamb and the other to the door.

Types of Butt Hinges

There is a wide range of designs, styles, and materials for butt hinges, and selecting the best one for your requirements involves several factors to consider. For instance, when dealing with a heavy door, it's crucial to choose a heavy-duty butt hinge that can adequately support its weight. Additionally, you can opt for left or right butt hinges, depending on the intended application. To help you make an informed decision, here are different types of butt hinges and their specific uses.

Plain Butt Hinges

These hinges are the standard choice commonly used by builders for interior doors. A pin joins the two leaves of the hinge at the knuckles, which may or may not be removable. The hinge leaves are attached by interlocking knuckle parts, which are then wrapped around the pin. These hinges are good for lightweight doors, such as closets, storage rooms, or temporary doors.

  1. CRL Dull Nickel 4" x 4" Commercial Hinge - C415
  2. CRL Antique Bronze 4" x 4" Commercial Hinge : C410B

Ball-Bearing Butt Hinges

These butt hinges are best suited for heavy doors with frequent use and doors with door closers. They have lubricated ball bearings between the knuckles to reduce friction. These butt hinges are designed for durability and are ideal for use on large entryway doors and doors that are subject to high wear and tear.

  1. CRL Aluminum 4-1/2" x 4" Standard Weight Ball Bearing Hinge - DH70911
  2. CRL Satin Chrome Heavy Weight Ball Bearing Template Butt Hinge - BB20A

Rising Butt Hinges

Rising butt hinges are a specialty style. They appear like a standard butt hinge when closed, but when the door opens, the hinge lifts the door by about 1/2 inch. These butt hinges are particularly useful for doors in areas with thick floor coverings that make opening and closing the door difficult.

Spring-loaded Butt Hinges

Spring butt hinges, also known as self-closing butt hinges, contain a spring that automatically closes a door. These hinges can be easily adjusted and come in various leaf thicknesses. They are often used for screen doors or cabinets.

  1. CRL 4" x 4" Antique Bronze Heavy-Duty Spring Hinge - S4410B
  2. CRL 4" x 4" Polished Brass Heavy-Duty Spring Hinge - S443
  3. CRL 4" x 4" Satin Chrome Heavy-Duty Spring Hinge - S4426D

Electric Butt Hinges

The purpose of electric butt hinges is to facilitate the transmission of a low-voltage current between the door frame leaf and the door-side leaf of a standard hinge. These hinges are electrified and used in situations where electric features like access-control devices, electric locks, and alarms are present. They are commonly used in secure facilities such as detention centers, prisons, and secured homes and businesses.

  1. Hager 027023 IHTAB 850 5 X 5 US32D - 850 3-Knuckle - 027023 IHTAB
  2. Hager 027023-XCP3 IHTAB 850 5 X 5 US32D - 850 3-Knuckle. - 027023-XCP3 IHTAB

Are the Pins Removable?

Butt hinges are available with either fixed or removable pins. A hinge pin offers increased security if the hinge is located on the outside of the door because then the door cannot be opened by removing the pin.

Advantages of Butt Hinges

As discussed above, there is an extensive range of butt hinges designed for different purposes. Finding butt hinges is not a problem; their installation is a breeze, making them the go-to choice for doors.

In addition, butt hinges are affordable, easy to maintain, and engineered to withstand harsh working conditions, chemicals, and corrosion. Despite their small size, some designs are highly secure due to their strength and sturdiness, and they can also be designed with an aesthetically appealing finish.

Here is a list of some more butt hinges at DK Hardware:

  1. National Hardware N273-920 560 Series /N147-884 Door Hinge - N273-920
  2. ProSource LR-019-PS Door Hinge - LR-019-PS
  3. CRL 3-1/2" Hinge Filler 5/8" Radius Dull Chrome - F35826D
  4. CRL Aluminum 4-1/2" x 4" Standard Weight Ball Bearing Hinge - DH70911

DK Hardware features various butt hinges for various door installation purposes. With different types and sizes, these are a complete must-have for your doors. By clicking on any link provided on this blog, you will be directed to some of the top choices.

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