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Double action hinge
What is a double action hinge, what doors would it be used in and what advantages does it offer over other hinges?
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"It opens both ways ideal for swing doors or emergency excit were the doors open both ways"
Answered on 20th Jul 2022 - Member since Jun 2019 -
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"A double action hinge opens both ways imagine a busy restaurant when the waiter has hand full with plates he can push the door forward with his foot then when he comes out hes got his hands full with peoples food he pushes the door forward with his foot coming the other way"
Answered on 13th Oct 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 -
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"This hinge opens both ways, like a saloon door in the Westerns.
They are used on commercial kitchen doors so that the door can be opened by pushing from either direction whilst holding plates etc"
They are used on commercial kitchen doors so that the door can be opened by pushing from either direction whilst holding plates etc"
Answered on 20th Jul 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 -
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"Double action spring hinges swing open in both directions and are fully self-closing.
Our recommendation for installation is placing 2 hinges up near the top of the door and one near the bottom. the door leaf can be opened in two directions"
Our recommendation for installation is placing 2 hinges up near the top of the door and one near the bottom. the door leaf can be opened in two directions"
Answered on 20th Jul 2022 - Member since Jul 2022 -
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