ABH A111WT Wide Throw Aluminum Continuous Gear Hinge Full Mortise BHMA Grade 1
Heavy-Duty Wide Throw Continuous Hinge for Commercial Applications
The ABH A111WT Wide Throw Aluminum Continuous Gear Hinge delivers professional-grade performance for commercial door applications requiring extra clearance. This BHMA Grade 1 certified full mortise hinge supports doors up to 48" width and 450 lbs. weight capacity, with standard lengths available from 79" to 120". The wide throw design provides additional clearance for doors and frames while maintaining the security and alignment benefits of continuous hinge construction.
Professional Features & Benefits
- Wide Throw Design: Engineered for applications requiring extra clearance between door and frame for specialized installations.
- Heavy-Duty Load Capacity: Supports doors up to 450 lbs. weight and 48" maximum width for demanding commercial applications.
- BHMA Grade 1 Certification: Meets BHMA 156.25 Grade 1 standards for superior durability and performance in high-traffic environments.
- Fire Rating Compliance: Approved for metal swinging fire doors up to 90 minutes and wood swinging fire doors up to 60 minutes.
- Continuous Weight Distribution: Eliminates common alignment problems like door binding and sagging by evenly distributing weight throughout the entire door and frame.
- Enhanced Security Design: Eliminates gaps between door and frame, preventing prying attempts and improving overall security.
- Surface Applied Installation: No mortising of door or frame required, simplifying installation and covering old butt hinge cut-outs.
- Heavy-Duty Bearing System: 83" hinge features 32 bearings with 3" spacing on center for smooth, long-lasting operation.
Technical Specifications
- BAA Qualified: Yes
- Commercial/Residential: Commercial
- Department: Door Hardware
- Door Weight: 450
- Fasteners: 12-24 X 3/4" undercut self drilling, thread forming tek machine screws
- Hinge Type: Full Mortise
- Keyed: N/A
- Keyed Function: N/A
- Product Category: Door Hinges and Pivots
- Product Group: Door Hinges and Pivots
- Product Model: A111WT
- Product Subgroup: Continuous Hinges
- Product Type: Continuous Hinges
- Subcategory: Full Mortise Hinges
Professional Applications
- Commercial Office Buildings
- Educational Facilities
- Healthcare Institutions
- Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
- Fire-Rated Door Applications
- High-Traffic Commercial Entrances
- Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
Fire Rating Compliance
This continuous hinge is approved for use on metal swinging type fire doors rated up to and including 90 minutes, and wood swinging type fire doors rated up to and including 60 minutes. The fire rating compliance makes it suitable for applications requiring code-compliant fire door hardware while maintaining the security and operational benefits of continuous hinge design.
Why Choose ABH Quality?
ABH continuous hinges deliver professional-grade reliability with anodized aluminum construction and BHMA Grade 1 certification for demanding commercial applications. The heavy-duty design supports up to 450 lbs. door weight while providing enhanced security through gap elimination between door and frame. Engineered for consistent performance with templated hole patterns and no door or frame reinforcement required for standard applications.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Door Hinges and Pivots
- Door Weight:
- 450
- Fasteners:
- 12-24 X 3/4" undercut self drilling, thread forming tek machine screws
- Product Subgroup:
- Continuous Hinges
- Product Type:
- Continuous Hinges
- Subcategory:
- Full Mortise Hinges
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Hinge Type:
- Full Mortise
- Keyed:
- N/A
- Keyed Function:
- N/A
- BAA Qualified:
- Yes
- Product Model:
- A111WT
- Product Category:
- Door Hinges and Pivots
- Department:
- Door Hardware