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Don-Jo HS-050 Hinge Shim 4-1/2" x 1/2" in 16 Gauge Steel for Commercial Door Applications

Don-Jo HS-050 Hinge Shim 4-1/2" x 1/2" in 16 Gauge Steel for Commercial Door Applications

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Model: HS-050

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Don-Jo HS-050 Hinge Shim 4-1/2" x 1/2" in 16 Gauge Steel for Commercial Door Applications

The Don-Jo HS-050 Hinge Shim is a precision-engineered commercial-grade filler plate designed to correct hinge alignment and fill gaps in door hinge mortises. Constructed from durable 16-gauge steel (.060 thickness), this shim measures 4-1/2" in length and 1/2" in width, making it an ideal solution for fine-tuning door hinge installations in commercial environments. Sold in a shelf pack of 10, the HS-050 provides contractors and installers with a reliable supply for multi-door projects and service calls.

Key Features

  • Precise Dimensions: Measures 4-1/2" in length and 1/2" in width for accurate fitment in standard commercial door hinge mortises.
  • Heavy-Gauge Steel Construction: Manufactured from 16-gauge (.060) steel for exceptional rigidity and long-lasting durability in demanding commercial applications.
  • Commercial-Grade Quality: Engineered specifically for commercial door hardware installations, ensuring reliable performance in high-traffic environments.
  • Convenient Shelf Pack Quantity: Available in a shelf pack of 10 units, providing ample supply for multi-door projects and ongoing maintenance needs.
  • Hinge Alignment Correction: Designed to fill gaps and correct misalignment in door hinge mortises, restoring proper door operation and reducing wear on hardware components.
  • Versatile Accessory: Classified as a Parts and Accessories component within the Door Hinges and Pivots product group, compatible with a wide range of commercial door hinge applications.

Technical Specifications

  • Subcategory: Filler Plates
  • Product Group: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Subgroup: Parts and Accessories
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Product Category: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Don-Jo HS-050?

Don-Jo HS-050 Hinge Shims deliver professional-grade reliability through their 16-gauge (.060) steel construction, providing the rigidity and precision required for accurate hinge alignment in commercial door installations. Engineered for demanding commercial applications, these shims offer installers and contractors a dependable, purpose-built solution for correcting hinge mortise gaps and ensuring smooth, long-term door operation.

Manufacturer Resources

DON-JO Hinges

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Filler Plates
Product Group:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Product Subgroup:
Parts and Accessories
Product Type:
Hinge Shim
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
HS 050
Product Category:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Product Substrate:
Steel
Department:
Door Hardware

Don-Jo HS-050 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is a Don-Jo HS-050 hinge shim actually used for?
The HS-050 is a thin steel filler plate that goes behind a butt hinge leaf in the mortise. When a hinge pocket is routed too deep, or a door has dropped and started binding or dragging on the strike side, you stack shims behind the leaf to bring the hinge back out and re-square the door. It fills the gap in the mortise rather than replacing any hinge part, so nothing about the hinge itself changes.
2) What size is the Don-Jo HS-050 hinge shim and will it fit a 4-1/2 inch hinge?
The HS-050 measures 4-1/2 x 1/2 inches, so it matches the leaf height of a standard 4-1/2 inch commercial butt hinge. The 1/2 inch dimension is the width of the strip, which sits in the mortise behind the leaf rather than covering the full leaf width. If your hinges are 3-1/2 or 4 inch residential butts, this strip is longer than the pocket and is not the right shim.
3) How thick is a Don-Jo HS-050 shim, and how much does one move the door?
Each shim is 16 gauge steel, .060 inch thick. That is the amount one shim behind a hinge leaf pushes the door away from the hinge jamb, so one per hinge moves the strike edge in by roughly that much and stacking two gives you about .120. Steel at this gauge does not crush under the screw torque the way a cardboard or plastic shim does, so the setting you dial in stays put.
4) How many Don-Jo HS-050 shims come in a pack?
The HS-050 ships in a shelf pack of 10. For a service call that is enough to shim all three hinges on three doors with one left over, and for a punch list it means you are not ordering a shim per door. Doors that are badly dropped may take two or three per hinge, so plan the count against how far the door needs to come back.
5) Do hinge shims go behind every hinge or just one?
It depends on what the door is doing. A door dragging on the latch edge or hitting the strike usually gets shims behind the top hinge only, which tips the door back toward the jamb. A door binding against the hinge jamb along its whole height gets shims behind all hinges evenly. Because each HS-050 is .060 inch, you adjust in known increments instead of guessing, and the pack of 10 covers either approach on a three-hinge opening.
6) Will a hinge shim fix a door that is sagging, or do I need new hinges?
A shim corrects position, not worn parts. If the hinge pocket is routed too deep, the door is binding, or the gaps around the door have gone uneven, the HS-050 steel shim behind the leaf brings it back into line. If the hinge knuckle itself is worn and the pin has play, or a screw has stripped out of the jamb, shimming will not hold the fix and the hinge or the screw anchoring needs to be dealt with first.
7) Will longer screws be needed after adding a hinge shim?
Usually yes on the jamb side. Every .060 inch shim you stack takes that much thread depth away from the existing screws, so with two or three behind a leaf the original screws lose meaningful bite. Plan on longer screws for the jamb leaf, particularly on a wood frame where you want the fastener reaching the stud behind. The HS-050 itself comes as the steel shim only.
8) Is the Don-Jo HS-050 a commercial hinge shim or a residential one?
Commercial. It is built for hollow metal and commercial wood openings in offices, schools, healthcare, retail, warehouses, apartment buildings, and municipal facilities, where doors get cycled hard and hinge pockets wear. It works on a residential door with 4-1/2 inch hinges too, but the gauge and sizing are aimed at commercial door hardware.
9) Does the Don-Jo HS-050 hinge shim have screw holes, and does handing matter?
Handing is not a factor. The shim is a plain 4-1/2 x 1/2 inch steel strip that sits behind the hinge leaf, so the same part works on a left hand or right hand door and on either the door leaf or the jamb leaf. The existing hinge screws pass through and pull everything together, which is why the shim needs no fasteners of its own.
How fast can I get the Don-Jo HS-050 delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the continental U.S. Need it urgently? Contact Us for expedited shipping options.
Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Don-Jo HS-050 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Don-Jo HS-050 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
How do I get technical support or installation help for the Don-Jo HS-050?
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