BHMA PUBLISHES REVISED STANDARD FOR
TEMPLATE HINGE DIMENSIONS

ANSI/BHMA A156.7Provides Uniform Method for Identifying Templates for Metal Doors and Frames; Ensures Template Hinges Are Interchangeable; Includes Definitions and 24 Figures

NEW YORK, NY — The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) announces the publication of ANSI/BHMA A156.7-2003 American National Standard for Template Hinge Dimensions.

This updated standard covers template requirements for the length, width, thickness, offset, and screw hole spacing of full-mortise, full-surface, half-mortise, half-surface, slip-in and swing clear hinges. The standard defines each of these types of hinges and includes twenty-four figures for identifying the types, sizes and dimensions of the hinges. Electric hinge preparation was added in the recent edition. In addition, it provides a uniform method of template identification by providing standard template identification symbols. For example, A45MS indicates a standard weight full mortise swing clear hinge in 4½ in. (114.3 mm) size.

For more information, or to purchase copies of the ANSI/BHMA A156.7-2003 standard, please visit BHMA’s Web site at www.buildershardware.com. Purchased standards are available as printed documents or as electronic files (PDF) for immediate download. You can also order standards by phone by calling 800-699-9277.

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