ABH A140HD/A140LL Aluminum Continuous Gear Hinges with Door Lip Protector for Heavy-Duty Applications
BHMA Grade 1 Full Mortise Continuous Hinges for Commercial Applications
The ABH A140HD/A140LL Aluminum Continuous Gear Hinges deliver professional-grade performance for heavy-duty commercial door applications. These BHMA Grade 1 certified hinges feature a 3/32" door inset design with door edge protector lip, supporting doors up to 450 lbs (A140HD) or 1,000 lbs (A140LL for lead-lined doors). Designed for 1-3/4" thick doors with 48" maximum door width, these full mortise hinges provide superior weight distribution and enhanced security through continuous door-to-frame contact.
Professional Features & Benefits
- Heavy-Duty Weight Capacity: A140HD model supports up to 450 lbs door weight, while A140LL model handles up to 1,000 lbs for lead-lined doors with specialized staggered hole pattern.
- Door Compatibility: 3/32" door inset design accommodates 1-3/4" thick doors with maximum 48" door width for versatile commercial applications.
- Enhanced Security Design: Continuous hinge construction eliminates gaps between door and frame, preventing prying attempts while distributing weight evenly to prevent sagging and binding.
- Fire Rating Compliance: Approved for metal swinging fire doors up to 90 minutes and wood swinging fire doors up to 60 minutes for code compliance.
- Heavy-Duty Construction: Anodized aluminum construction with 32 bearings on 83" hinge (3" spacing on center) provides smooth operation and long-term durability.
- BHMA Grade 1 Certification: BHMA 156.25 Grade 1 certified for commercial-grade performance and reliability standards.
- Surface Application: No mortising of door or frame required, and will cover old butt hinge cut-outs for retrofit applications.
- Standard Fasteners Included: 12-24 X 3/4" undercut self drilling, thread forming tek machine screws for secure installation.
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: A140HD/A140LL
- 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
- Heavy-Duty Commercial Entrances
- Lead-Lined Door Installations (A140LL)
Why Choose ABH Quality?
ABH A140HD/A140LL continuous hinges deliver professional-grade reliability with anodized aluminum construction and BHMA Grade 1 certification for demanding commercial applications. The heavy-duty design with 32 bearings provides smooth operation while supporting substantial door weights up to 1,000 lbs. Engineered for fire-rated applications and backed by comprehensive technical documentation for consistent professional installation.
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:
- A140HD/A140LL
- Product Category:
- Door Hinges and Pivots
- Department:
- Door Hardware