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Hager RC1542 Full Mortise Hinge 5-Knuckle, Round Corner by 5/8" Radius, Plain Bearing with Fasteners

Hager RC1542 Full Mortise Hinge 5-Knuckle Round Corner Plain Bearing with Fasteners

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Hager RC1542 Full Mortise Hinge 5-Knuckle Round Corner Plain Bearing with Fasteners

Professional Residential Door Hinge Solution

The Hager RC1542 Full Mortise Hinge delivers reliable residential door support with 5-knuckle construction and round corner design. Available in 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" and 4" x 4" sizes with 5/8" radius round corners, this plain bearing hinge features reversible operation and removable pin design. Constructed from brass with brass pin or stainless steel with stainless steel pin, each hinge includes 3/4" x 9" flathead fasteners for complete installation.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Size Options: Available in 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" and 4" x 4" dimensions to accommodate standard residential door applications.
  • Round Corner Design: 5/8" (16 mm) radius round corners provide smooth operation and reduce stress concentration points.
  • 5-Knuckle Construction: Five-knuckle design distributes load evenly across the hinge for enhanced durability and stability.
  • Reversible Operation: Field-reversible design allows installation on either left-hand or right-hand door configurations.
  • Removable Pin: .234" diameter removable pin enables easy door removal for maintenance or replacement without disturbing frame mounting.
  • Quality Materials: Available in brass with brass pin or stainless steel with stainless steel pin construction for corrosion resistance and longevity.
  • Complete Installation Kit: Includes 3/4" x 9" flathead fasteners for wood door applications, packaged 2 hinges per box.
  • ANSI Certified: Meets ANSI A2133 (Brass) and ANSI A5133 (Stainless Steel) standards for residential applications.
  • Reversible. Round corners by 5/8" (16 mm) radius. Removable pin.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: ANSI A2133 (Brass), ANSI A5133 (Stainless Steel)
  • Bearing Type: Plain Bearing
  • Box Quantity: 2 each
  • Case Quantity: 3-1/2" - 100 each. 4&" - 50 each.
  • Certifications: ANSI A2134 (Brass), ANSI A5134 (Stainless steel)
  • Commercial/Residential: Residential
  • Fastener Size - Wood: 3/4" x 9" FH
  • Fasteners: 3/4" x 9" FH
  • Features: Reversible. Round corners by 5/8" (16 mm) radius. Removable pin.
  • Finishes: 3-1/2" - US3, US4, US15, US26, US26D, US32, US32D, 10R
  • Gauge: .085"
  • Knuckles: 5
  • Material: Brass with brass pin, Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel pin
  • Notes
  • Subcategory: Full Mortise Hinges

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness, stile width, and handing as applicable to this product.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Residential Entry Doors
  • Interior Passage Doors
  • Bedroom and Bathroom Doors
  • Closet and Utility Room Doors
  • Multi-Family Housing Units
  • Light Commercial Residential-Style Applications
  • Door Replacement and Renovation Projects

Why Choose Hager Quality?

Hager RC1542 hinges deliver professional-grade reliability with brass or stainless steel construction and .085" gauge material thickness for demanding residential applications. ANSI certified construction ensures consistent performance and compatibility with standard door preparation. Engineered for residential use where dependable operation and easy maintenance are essential.

Product Specs

Knuckles:
5
Subcategory:
Full Mortise Hinges
Fasteners:
3/4" x 9" FH
Product Group:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Product Subgroup:
Full Mortise Hinges
Product Type:
Full Mortise Hinges
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI A2133 (Brass), ANSI A5133 (Stainless Steel)
Bearing Type:
Plain Bearing
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Features:
Reversible. Round corners by 5/8" (16 mm) radius. Removable pin.
Product Model:
RC1542
Product Function:
Plain Bearing
Product Substrate:
Brass with Stainless Steel Pin, Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Pin
Product Category:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Department:
Door Hardware
Corner Style:
5/8" Radius Corner

Hager RC1542 3-1/2X3-1/2 US32D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Hager RC1542 hinge drop into an existing round corner door mortise?
Only if the existing prep is cut to a 5/8 inch radius. The RC1542 is a round corner hinge with 5/8 inch (16 mm) radius corners, so it drops into a factory prep routed at that radius, which is the common radius on pre-machined residential wood doors and steel frames. If your door and frame are prepped square, you need a square corner hinge instead, or you have to chisel the corners of the mortise square-to-round, which you cannot do. Measure the corner of the existing mortise before ordering.
2) Do I need to order a left hand and a right hand version of the RC1542 hinge?
No. The RC1542 is reversible, so one hinge works on a left hand or a right hand door. You stock one part number and set the handing at the door. That matters if you are carrying hinges on a truck or keeping a bin on site for a building, since you are not splitting inventory two ways.
3) Can I pull the door off without unscrewing the hinges from the frame?
Yes, the pin comes out. The RC1542 has a removable pin, so you tap the pin up and out, lift the door off the frame leaves, and the mortise screws stay put. That is what you want on a rental turn or a paint job where the door goes out and comes back to the same opening. If you are hanging an exterior-swinging door and want the pin secured against removal from outside, the hinge is orderable with a non-removable pin instead.
4) Can I order the RC1542 hinge with a security pin that cannot be removed?
Yes. Non-removable pin is an option you select when ordering, and it is the right pick on an out-swinging exterior door where the hinge barrels are exposed on the outside and a removable pin would let someone drop the door. On interior openings there is no reason to give up the removable pin, since it is what lets you take the door off for painting or moving furniture without touching the mortise screws.
5) Can I use the Hager RC1542 on a commercial opening, or do I need a different hinge?
The Hager RC1542 is a plain bearing hinge specified for residential applications. For a commercial door, the BEST 1900R is a steel full mortise concealed bearing standard weight hinge with a removable pin, medium duty, from the Architectural Hinges series, and the Stanley Security CB1960R is a full mortise concealed bearing standard weight hinge, also medium duty in the Architectural Hinges series. Where the opening calls for heavy weight, the Dormakaba CB199 is a full mortise concealed bearing heavy weight hinge and the McKinney TCA3386 is a square corner 5-knuckle full mortise hinge, 4-1/2 by 4-1/2, heavy weight. The RC1542 and the BEST 1900R both use a removable pin, so door removal works the same way on either.
6) I need a stainless steel full mortise hinge for a coastal exterior door - what are the options besides the Hager RC1542?
The Hager RC1542 is offered in brass with stainless steel pin and in stainless steel with stainless steel pin, in 605 bright brass, 619 satin nickel, 629 bright stainless, 630 satin stainless and US10R dark bronze. If a ball bearing stainless hinge is wanted instead, the Don-Jo BB94545 is a full mortise ball bearing hinge in stainless steel, 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch, square corner, standard duty. The BEST CB223 is stainless steel as well, a concealed bearing heavy weight pivot reinforced hinge for beveled edge doors. Match the corner style and door edge to the existing prep before choosing.
7) I need the door leaf to clear the opening fully for a wheelchair - will the Hager RC1542 do that?
The Hager RC1542 is a standard full mortise hinge, so the door leaf stops against the frame reveal when open. To gain the extra clear width, use a swing clear hinge instead: the BEST CB248 is a steel full mortise concealed bearing swing clear hinge for square edge doors, medium duty, from the Swing Clear Hinges series. Swing clear geometry changes the door position relative to the frame, so it is a different prep, not a drop-in for a hinge like the RC1542.
8) Are screws included with the Hager RC1542 hinge, or do I have to buy them?
Screws come in the box. Each RC1542 ships with 3/4 inch x 9 flathead wood screws, which is a wood screw sized for a wood door and wood jamb. If you are hanging into a hollow metal frame, those wood screws are the wrong fastener and you will need machine screws to suit the tapped frame holes.
9) Which RC1542 material should I pick for a coastal or exterior door?
Go stainless. The RC1542 comes as brass with a stainless steel pin or stainless steel with a stainless steel pin, and the stainless body is the one to spec where the door sees salt air, pool chemicals or steady moisture. Brass holds up fine on interior openings and is the choice when you are matching brass trim on the rest of the door. In finish terms the stainless options are 629 bright stainless and 630 satin stainless.
10) What finishes does the Hager RC1542 hinge come in for matching the rest of my door hardware?
Five finishes across both sizes: 605 bright brass, 619 satin nickel, 629 bright stainless, 630 satin stainless and US10R dark bronze. Every one of those is available in both 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 and 4 x 4, so you can standardize a finish across a building where some openings take the smaller hinge and some take the larger. 619 satin nickel and US10R dark bronze are the two that most commonly match modern residential levers and knobs.
11) How many hinges do I need per door, and how many come in a box of RC1542?
The RC1542 is packed 2 hinges per box. A typical residential door hangs on three hinges, so plan on two boxes per opening with a spare hinge left over, or count on three boxes covering two doors. Worth knowing before you order for a whole floor of units, since the box quantity does not divide evenly into a three-hinge door.
12) Is the RC1542 heavy enough gauge for a solid core door?
The RC1542 is .085 inch gauge and rated residential, which covers a standard solid core interior slab at the 4 x 4 size on three hinges. Where it stops being the right hinge is a heavy or oversized slab, a door carrying a closer, or a high traffic opening. For those, step up to a heavy weight hinge such as the BEST CB223 stainless concealed bearing heavy weight pivot reinforced hinge or the McKinney TCA3386 heavy weight full mortise hinge.
13) Can the Hager RC1542 carry power to an electrified lock, or do I need an electric hinge?
The Hager RC1542 is a plain bearing hinge with a removable pin and wood fasteners; it is a mechanical hinge with no wire path through the barrel. To transfer power through the opening, the ACSI 5BB1 is an Ives 5-knuckle ball bearing full mortise hinge, 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch, with concealed electric through-wire in a 4 wire 28 gauge configuration, from the 1100 Series. An electric through-wire hinge also requires frame and door raceway prep that a mechanical hinge does not.
14) Is a 4-1/2 inch hinge like the Don-Jo BB74540 a substitute for a 4 inch Hager RC1542?
No. The Hager RC1542 comes in 3-1/2 inch by 3-1/2 inch and 4 inch by 4 inch, both square leaves. The Don-Jo BB74540 is a full mortise ball bearing hinge measuring 4-1/2 inch by 4 inch in satin chrome, standard duty - taller leaf and a different width, so it will not sit in a 4 inch pocket without recutting the door and frame. When the existing prep is 3-1/2 or 4 inch, stay with that size. Hinge height also drives leaf width and screw pattern, so a taller hinge is a prep change, not a finish change.
15) What ANSI standard does the Hager RC1542 hinge meet?
ANSI A2133 for the brass version and ANSI A5133 for the stainless steel version. If you are writing a spec or answering a submittal on a multi-family or residential project, those are the two designations to cite, and which one applies depends on which material you ordered.
16) What is the difference between a brass hinge and a steel one when replacing hinges in an apartment building?
The Hager RC1542 is built in brass with a stainless steel pin or stainless steel with a stainless steel pin, and ships with 3/4 inch by 9 flathead wood fasteners, two hinges to a box, in finishes including 605 bright brass, 619 satin nickel and US10R dark bronze. Among ball bearing peers in 4-1/2 by 4-1/2, the Don-Jo BB84545 is brass in satin chrome and the BB74545 is steel, both standard duty and both square corner. Brass and stainless resist corrosion in damp or coastal conditions; steel is the common choice for interior units. Where finishes must match across a building, pick the material first and then the finish that is available in it.
17) What is the difference between the McKinney TCA2314 and TCA2317 if I am cross shopping against the Hager RC1542?
The McKinney TCA2314 and TCA2317 are both square corner 5-knuckle full mortise hinges at 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch, both standard duty; the model numbers separate the two within McKinney's line, so order by the exact number that matches the existing hinge. Both differ from the Hager RC1542 in corner style and size - the RC1542 is a 5/8 inch radius round corner hinge in 3-1/2 by 3-1/2 and 4 by 4. A locksmith or property manager replacing one hinge on an existing door should read the number stamped on the leaf and order that part number rather than an equivalent.
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