In everyday life, people tend to protect their personal space from prying eyes. Fences are erected on the plots, leaving a gate and a gate for the passage. There is a variety of options: different materials, colors, as well as fastening structures. In order for the gate to be reliable and last for more than one year, it is necessary to choose high-quality fasteners. Gate hinges play an important role in installation.
Massive heavy gates are often installed. They must be provided with powerful fasteners. Garage doors are responsible for the safety of the car. Therefore, special attention is paid to their installation.
What is meant by loops?
Gate hinges are a movable hinge. It can freely rotate around itself. These products can be installed so that the garage door opens 180 degrees. Some make it so that the gate can be opened in both directions. It will be more difficult, butThe mount is very comfortable to use. Adjustable gate hinges are a great solution for garages and garage-type spaces.
Now swing gates are at the peak of popularity. They are easy to use and easy to open. Such gates can be made with your own hands, after reading the instructions. It is possible to use different materials, depending on the desired result and available means. The advantage of these gates is that various expensive elements are not placed on them. Enough quality loops.
What should I pay attention to when choosing?
Before you buy the necessary items, you should pay attention to some parameters:
- Whether the selected loops will be reliable. For wooden gates, they must be no less durable than for iron gates.
- How much weight they can support, its maximum value.
- Acceptable opening angle for this design.
- Which mounting methods are selected for this product.
- Which material was the basis for their manufacture.
- What are the features of this design.
If the selected hinges correspond to the listed list, then they can be purchased. They will be in use for a long time. There are several types of gate hinges. They are selected depending on the severity of the valves. Hinges for heavy gates are usually more difficult to attach, have non-standard sizes and shapes.
Varieties of products according to GOST
Todayon the construction market you can find a wide range of different loops. Despite the fact that most of the options are of high quality and will be used for a long time, the loops are usually classified according to various parameters. This separation helps the buyer to quickly make a choice.
Hinges for swing gates according to GOST are divided into:
- Cylindrical that have a thrust bearing.
- Cylindrical, in which the structure was strengthened in advance.
- Through loops. They are classified separately. They can be used for both gates and gates.
- There are hinges for swing gates that can be discreetly installed in the right place.
- On some gates, only overhead hinges are installed. They are three-section.
What are the advantages of cylindrical hinges that have a thrust bearing?
This category has the usual form. In appearance, they look like a cylinder. A pin is located on one side, a hole is made under it on the other. This design is supplemented with a bearing ball. Such fasteners are often used for metal doors, which weigh no more than four hundred kilograms.
Smooth operation is ensured by a special ball bearing. As a rule, it is placed in a part with a hole. In order to be able to lubricate the bearing during operation, a hole is drilled on the other side. It can be closed with a suitable cap. When you need to improve your movement and mobilityof this curtain, simply open the plug and lubricate the bearing.
Which hinges are best for gates?
For gates, people most often choose products with four bearings. Thus, the gate opens and closes smoothly. In some designs, it happens that the bearing is placed between the parts of the desired hinge. The process of opening the gate is easy, thanks to the sliding. The only disadvantage of this type is that the gate needs to be raised a little, and only after that it will be possible to lubricate the structure.
What are reinforced gate hinges?
When ordinary products do not cope with the load assigned to them, they are changed to reinforced ones. Replacement is easy and does not take much time.
Reinforced gate hinges withstand heavy loads. This possibility is explained by the fact that a very durable metal is chosen for the manufacture of this type of loop. Their walls are much thicker than those of ordinary ones. This form enhances the bearing capacity. Do not be afraid to put heavy loads on such loops.
When a bearing appears in a reinforced loop, the balls are marked according to a certain pattern. By this marking, you can understand that this kind of loops has increased wear resistance. The pressure inside is higher than the basic version bearings. Reinforced ball bearings can withstand even the heaviest gates.
What is meant by a through curtain?
Rods pass through these curtains. They usually consist of three elements. The two halves of the product are connected by a specialpin. There are two loops: right and left. Loops are easy to assemble by analogy with the designer.
Loops with a large number of constituent elements are also produced. Some people specifically install a ball bearing between the hinges. The gates begin to open more smoothly than before the changes were implemented. To prevent the pin from slipping out, use a plug, then it becomes difficult to disassemble the entire loop. If the plug is not included, then a limiter is installed above the pin.
How are blind loops used?
A distinctive feature of this type of products is their design. They are difficult to detect on closed gates. Usually the hinge is installed near the sash, most often in the frame. Fastening is carried out inside either to the support pillars or to the desired frame.
The advantage of this type of attachment is that they are very difficult to remove. It will also be problematic to cut them. For this kind of action, you will need a special tool.
Distinctive feature of three-section awnings
In industry, it is not uncommon to find three-section gates. These gates are equipped with special hinges. They are somewhat reminiscent of through loops, but they also have common parts with cylindrical ones. They are already equipped with two pins, which have an orientation in different directions. A cylinder is attached to each side, after which it is attached to the pole by welding. It turns out that such a loop can only be cut, otherwise it will not be possible to remove it.
The difference between loops by shape
Methodfastening the loop directly depends on its shape. There are three varieties:
- Cylindrical are considered basic loops. They have a regular shape and are easily attached to various surfaces. And they usually fit snugly against the gate. They have a rounded shape, easy to turn without touching the corners.
- When installing square hinges, you need to take a step back from the frame, otherwise they will touch it with corners. These hinges are chosen for the gate based on the design idea. They are not very noticeable on the gate and have an unusual appearance. The disadvantages of this type include the complexity of fastening, as there is a large indent between the pillars and the sash.
- Hexagonal hinges resemble square hinges, but are considered more comfortable to use. They have an easy fit. Hexagonal products are distinguished by their reliability in operation.
How to properly care for hinges to increase their lifespan?
Gate hinges require special care. To increase the service life of these parts, they must be painted. Painting will help prevent corrosion. It is recommended to lubricate the hinges about once every three months. Such actions will help maintain the quality of the product. The metal will retain its properties and will not wear off over time. The hinges will work smoothly.
Which method is best for attaching the hinge?
Usually they are fastened with nuts, some use the screw method. Welding is also often used. This method ensures the reliability of fastening. The gate will be easyopen even after a few years. In addition, the possibility of sagging is excluded. Welding is a very strong connection, and such a loop can only sag if there is significant wear inside the loop.
Welding tips
Professionals give advice on welding:
- Straight hinges are welded directly onto the gate itself.
- You will need to make a backing in the size of half a loop. Its length should be no more than 4 millimeters under the bottom side.
- It happens that it is necessary to fix the loop on a round column. Then the loops are placed with a protrusion on the outside by about six millimeters.
- Experts advise to cook with small seams alternately on each side. Better walk twice.
- The next step is to weld the hinges on the inside.
- The final stage of welding should be carried out on closed gates, having previously installed a stand that will prevent them from sagging.
- The seam should only be on the underside.
- When the hinges have cooled down after welding, you can try to open the gate. Care must be taken.
That's it, this completes the installation of the loops. You can additionally grease and paint them if they were not previously covered with enamel. As you can see, you can install the hinges with your own hands. But you need to have at least basic skills in working with a welding machine.
