ABH A213HD Heavy-Duty Aluminum Continuous Gear Hinge Half Surface BHMA Grade 1

ABH A213HD Heavy-Duty Aluminum Continuous Gear Hinge Half Surface BHMA Grade 1

Professional Half Surface Continuous Hinge Solution

The ABH A213HD Heavy-Duty Aluminum Continuous Gear Hinge delivers professional-grade performance for center hung door applications requiring extended finger guard reach. Engineered for doors up to 48" width and 450 lbs. maximum weight, this BHMA Grade 1 certified hinge features anodized aluminum construction with templated hole patterns for consistent installation. Available in standard lengths of 79", 83", 85", 95" and 120" with fire ratings up to 90 minutes for metal doors and 60 minutes for wood doors.

Professional Features & Benefits

• Heavy-Duty Load Capacity: Supports doors up to 450 lbs. maximum weight and 48" 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-Rated Construction: 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 including door binding and sagging by evenly distributing weight throughout the entire door and frame.
• Enhanced Security Design: Eliminates gaps between door and frame to prevent prying attempts while providing superior protection.
• Surface-Applied Installation: No mortising of door or frame required, simplifying installation and covering old butt hinge cut-outs.
• Anodized Aluminum Construction: Post-machining anodization process ensures consistent finish quality and corrosion resistance.
• Templated Hole Patterns: Standard-length hinges feature consistent hole patterns for reliable installation repeatability over time.

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: Half Surface
• Keyed: N/A
• Keyed Function: N/A
• Product Category: Door Hinges and Pivots
• Product Group: Door Hinges and Pivots
• Product Model: A213HD
• Product Subgroup: Continuous Hinges
• Product Type: Continuous Hinges
• Series: A213HD Series
• Subcategory: Half Surface Model

Professional Applications

• Commercial Office Buildings
• Educational Facilities
• Healthcare Institutions
• Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
• Fire-Rated Door Applications
• High-Traffic Commercial Entrances
• Government and Municipal Buildings

Fire-Rated Door Compliance

This continuous hinge is approved for use on metal swinging fire doors rated up to 90 minutes and wood swinging fire doors rated up to 60 minutes, making it ideal for applications requiring fire safety compliance while maintaining security and operational performance.

Why Choose ABH Quality?

ABH A213HD continuous hinges deliver professional-grade reliability with anodized aluminum construction and BHMA Grade 1 certification for demanding commercial applications. The heavy-duty design supports doors up to 450 lbs. while eliminating common alignment problems through continuous weight distribution. Engineered for consistent performance where dependable operation and fire safety compliance are essential.