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Hager Hager 1250 Full Mortise Spring Hinge, Standard Weight HAG-1250

Hager 1250 Full Mortise Spring Hinge - Standard Weight Steel Construction

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Hager 1250 Full Mortise Spring Hinge - Standard Weight Steel Construction

Professional Spring Hinge Solution for Commercial Door Applications

The Hager 1250 Full Mortise Spring Hinge delivers reliable automatic door closing functionality with standard weight steel construction and 3-knuckle design. ANSI K81071F certified for commercial applications, this spring hinge features steel with steel components for durability and is available in multiple finish options including USP, US3, US4, US10, US10A, US10B, and US26D. UL approved for doors up to 4'0" x 8'0" with specific installation requirements for optimal performance.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Size Compatibility: UL approved for doors up to 4'0" x 8'0" with manufacturer recommendation for doors up to 7'0" height for optimal performance.
  • Heavy-Duty Steel Construction: Steel with steel components provides exceptional durability and long-term reliability in commercial applications.
  • ANSI Certification: ANSI K81071F certified ensuring compliance with industry standards for commercial door hardware.
  • Multiple Finish Options: Available in USP, US3, US4, US10, US10A, US10B, and US26D finishes to match various architectural requirements.
  • 3-Knuckle Design: Standard 3-knuckle configuration provides reliable operation and proper load distribution.
  • Flexible Installation Options: Compatible with all spring hinges or combination of spring hinges and ball bearing hinges for maximum versatility.
  • Optional Configurations: Available with hospital tip (HT) or raised barrel (RBB/RBS) options for specialized applications.
  • Load-Specific Requirements: Engineered for doors over 3'0" x 7'0" or over 100 lbs requiring three spring hinges, with four hinges for 150-180 lb doors.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: ANSIK81071F
  • Certifications: ANSI K81071F
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Duty Level: Medium Duty
  • Features: Full Mortise, Spring Hinge, Standard Weight, Square Corner
  • Finishes: USP, US3, US4, US10, US10A, US10B, US26D
  • Knuckles: 3
  • Material: Steel with Steel Components
  • Notes: UL approved for use on doors 4'0" x 8'0", but Hager does not recommend using spring hinges on doors over 7'0" in favor of hydraulic door closers.; For maximum versatility use all spring hinges or a combination of spring hinges and ball bearing or anti-friction hinges. Do not use plain bearing hinges. Strong wind conditions, drafts, carpeting drag, twisted/misaligned frames, or weatherstripping on doors may require additional spring hinges. Full spring tension may not be required on all hinges.; Doors over 3'0" x 7'0" or over 100 lbs require three spring hinges. Doors 150-180 Lbs require four spring hinges.
  • Subcategory: Full Mortise Hinges

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness, weight, and handing for proper spring hinge selection.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces ensuring proper mortise depth.
  3. Prepare door and frame by cutting mortises and drilling required holes per manufacturer specifications for full mortise installation.
  4. Install spring hinges with appropriate fasteners and secure to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust spring tension for proper door closing operation considering environmental factors such as wind conditions, drafts, carpeting drag, or weatherstripping resistance.
  6. Test door operation to verify proper closing function and make final spring tension adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and spring tension guidelines.

Professional Applications

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

Why Choose Hager Quality?

Hager 1250 spring hinges deliver professional-grade reliability with steel construction and ANSI K81071F certification for demanding commercial applications. UL approved for doors up to 4'0" x 8'0" with engineered load requirements ensuring proper performance across various door weights and sizes. Engineered for commercial environments where dependable automatic door closing is essential.

Product Specs

Knuckles:
3
Subcategory:
Full Mortise Hinges
Product Subgroup:
Spring Hinges
Features:
Full Mortise, Spring Hinge, Standard Weight, Square Corner
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI K81071F
Duty Level:
Medium Duty
Product Group:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Product Type:
Spring Hinges
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
1250
Product Function:
Spring Hinges
Product Category:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Product Substrate:
Steel
Department:
Door Hardware

Hager 125031226D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What sizes does the Hager 1250 full mortise spring hinge come in?
Four sizes: 3-1/2 x 3-1/2, 4 x 4, 4-1/2 x 4, and 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 inches. The 4-1/2 x 4 is the narrower leaf option for a thinner door or where the frame rabbet won't take a full 4-1/2 inch leaf. Corners are square, so it drops into a square-cut mortise, not a radius-routed one.
2) Will a Hager 1250 fit a door prepped with radius corner hinges?
No. The 1250 is a square corner hinge. If the existing mortise was routed for a radius corner leaf, the square corners won't seat and you would have to chisel the corners square. For a radius prep, Orca Hardware offers 4 x 4 spring hinges in both 1/4 inch radius (4014 Series) and 5/8 inch radius (4058 Series) corners, and Deltana's DSH35R4 is a 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 1/4 inch radius steel spring hinge. Match the radius to what was routed, 1/4 inch and 5/8 inch are not interchangeable.
3) My door already has a spring hinge that failed. Is the Hager 1250 a direct swap?
It swaps in if the existing hinge is a square corner full mortise in one of four sizes: 3-1/2 x 3-1/2, 4 x 4, 4-1/2 x 4, or 4-1/2 x 4-1/2. Measure the old leaf height and width and match it, then confirm the mortise corners are square rather than radiused. Same-size square corner equivalents from other brands include the McKinney 1502 in 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 and the Orca 4040 Series in 4 x 4. If the leaf you pull off is a radius corner, go to a radius hinge rather than recutting the door.
4) Will a double action spring hinge work in place of a Hager 1250?
No. The Hager 1250 is a single action full mortise hinge, meaning the door swings one way. Double action hinges such as the Deltana DASH95 with solid brass cover plates and the Deltana DASHS saloon hinge, offered in 4 inch, 5 inch and 6 inch heights and sold each, let the door swing both directions and mount differently. They are the choice for a kitchen or service pass door that has to be pushed from either side, not a substitute for a 1250 hung in a standard commercial frame. Deltana's single action DSH35R4 is the Deltana model that answers the same swing as the 1250.
5) The Hager 1250 is medium duty. What spring hinge steps up for a heavier door?
The SOSS invisible spring closer hinges are the heavy duty step. The 216IC carries a 20 minute fire rating, the 218IC is a 7 inch heavy duty unit requiring a 1-3/4 inch minimum door thickness, and the 220IC is a 7 inch model with a 20 minute fire rating and a 2 inch minimum door thickness. These are a different install from the Hager 1250: they mortise into the door edge and frame and are concealed when the door is closed, rather than sitting as a visible full mortise leaf hinge. Confirm your door thickness against the minimum before specifying one.
6) What is the closest equivalent to a Hager 1250 spring hinge from another manufacturer?
The McKinney 1502 is the nearest match. It is a square corner full mortise standard weight spring hinge in 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch, and it carries the same medium duty rating as the Hager 1250. The 1250 is also a full mortise, standard weight, square corner spring hinge in medium duty, so the two line up on corner type, mortise style, weight class and duty level. The 1250 covers 3.5 x 3.5, 4 x 4, 4.5 x 4 and 4.5 x 4.5 sizes, so match your existing hinge size before you swap.
7) My door frame has radius corner hinge pockets, not square. What spring hinge should I use instead of the Hager 1250?
The Hager 1250 is a square corner hinge, so it will not drop into a radius corner mortise without rework. For a 1/4 inch radius pocket, the Orca Hardware SPR4014 is a 4 inch by 4 inch 1/4 inch radius corner spring hinge, and the Deltana DSH35R4 is a 3-1/2 inch by 3-1/2 inch 1/4 inch radius steel spring hinge. For a 5/8 inch radius pocket, the Orca SPR4058 is a 4 inch by 4 inch 5/8 inch radius corner spring hinge. BEST also builds the RD2060R as a radius corner standard weight spring hinge. Measure the corner radius in the existing pocket before ordering, since 1/4 inch and 5/8 inch are not interchangeable.
8) I need a UL listed spring hinge on a fire rated opening. What are my options besides the Hager 1250?
The Hager 1250 is UL approved for doors up to 4 feet by 8 feet, and it is ANSI K81071F certified for commercial use. If you need alternatives, the Emtek 95013 is a UL listed plated steel spring hinge in 3-1/2 inch by 3-1/2 inch with square corners, sold as a pair, and Design Hardware builds a UL spring hinge in medium duty. Where the opening calls for a concealed hinge with a stated fire rating, the SOSS 216IC and 220IC invisible spring closer hinges carry a 20 minute fire rating. Verify the assembly listing for your specific door and frame before you order.
9) The door with Hager 1250 hinges isn't latching. What do I do?
Two things to work through. First, adjust spring tension, the 1250 is field adjustable and not every hinge in the set has to run full tension. Second, look at what's fighting the door: strong wind or draft through the opening, carpet dragging on the bottom, weatherstripping compression, or a twisted or misaligned frame. Any of those can call for an additional spring hinge rather than more tension on the ones already there.
10) Is the Hager 1250 spring hinge rated for a commercial building, and what is the ANSI number?
The 1250 carries ANSI K81071F and is classified as commercial, medium duty. That's the number to put on a submittal when a spec calls out a full mortise standard weight spring hinge. Steel leaves with steel components, 3-knuckle. For an opening that sees heavier traffic than medium duty covers, you're into a heavier hinge and a separate closer rather than a spring hinge.
11) Does the Hager 1250 come with a hospital tip option?
Hospital tip (HT) is an available option on the 1250, along with raised barrel (RBB/RBS). HT is the sloped tip that keeps gowns, IV lines and bed linen from catching, and it's what healthcare specs usually call for on patient room doors. Raised barrel is for openings where the frame or trim would otherwise foul a standard barrel.
12) I need a square corner spring hinge but not the Hager 1250. What else fits the same mortise?
The Orca Hardware SPR4040 is a 4 inch by 4 inch square corner spring hinge in medium duty, and the Emtek 95013 is a 3-1/2 inch by 3-1/2 inch square corner UL listed spring hinge in plated steel sold as a pair. The BEST 2060R is a square corner standard weight spring hinge with a removable pin, which is the option to look at if you want to pull the door without unscrewing leaves. All three share the square corner prep the Hager 1250 uses, which is what determines whether the hinge sits in your existing pocket.
13) What is the difference between a Hager 1250 and a plain bearing spring hinge like the BEST 2060R?
The BEST 2060R and the radius corner BEST RD2060R are plain bearing spring hinges, both medium duty. The Hager 1250 is a 3 knuckle steel hinge with steel components and is specified to be run either as all spring hinges or in combination with ball bearing or anti-friction hinges, not with plain bearing hinges. That matters if you are mixing hinge types on one leaf: pair the 1250 with ball bearing or anti-friction hinges, and if you are building the opening around plain bearing hardware, run the BEST hinges as a set instead of mixing them into a 1250 opening.
14) My existing hinges are 4 inch by 4 inch with a Z hole pattern. Will the Hager 1250 line up?
Not necessarily. The Orca Hardware SPR4058Z is a 4 inch by 4 inch 5/8 inch radius corner spring hinge built specifically with a Z hole pattern, and that hole layout is what lets it land on existing prep. The Hager 1250 is a square corner hinge and is offered in 4 inch by 4 inch among its sizes, but if the frame is drilled for a Z pattern with a 5/8 inch radius pocket, the SPR4058Z is the hinge that matches that prep without redrilling.
15) What finishes are available on the Hager 1250 spring hinge?
Eight finishes across the size range: 600 primed for painting, 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 satin bronze oil-rubbed, 626 satin chrome, US10A antique bronze, and L1 flat black. 626 satin chrome is the usual match for commercial lever trim, 600 primed is the one to order when the door and frame get field painted. Note the 4 x 4-1/2 leaf size in bronze runs 612, 613 and US10A only, so if you're standardizing a building on one finish, check it against the size you actually need.
16) Is the Hager 1250 sold in pairs or individually compared to other spring hinges?
Count matters when you cross-shop, because packaging is not consistent between makers. The Emtek 95013 is sold as a pair of 3-1/2 inch by 3-1/2 inch spring hinges, while the Deltana DASHS saloon hinge is sold each. Check the count on whatever you order against the number of hinges the opening needs: a door over 3 feet by 7 feet or over 100 pounds requires three spring hinges, and a 150 to 180 pound door requires four.
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Product Reviews

  • 5
    Great usa made product

    Posted by Anonymous on Dec 19th 2025

    One of the best made in the United States of America self closing hinges I have ever purchased and likely the last. Used to be you could pick up these at home improvement stores and you had USA made options. Not anymore and I have no use for imported low quality products that maybe will work. Yes this is expensive but this will likely outcast me and I rather put Americans to work and put America first.

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