Ives 027XY Full Mortise Continuous Geared Hinge for Wide Door Applications
Professional Continuous Hinge Solution for Heavy-Duty Commercial Applications
The Ives 027XY Full Mortise Continuous Geared Hinge delivers exceptional performance for wide door applications up to 48" maximum door width. Engineered with a patented center-loaded, interlocking bearing design, this hinge supports doors weighing up to 450 pounds without reinforcing and up to 600 pounds with reinforcing. The wide door leaf design accommodates 2" and 2-1/4" doors and features an extended frame guidance lip for retrofit applications covering existing heavy-weight architectural hinge preparations.
Professional Features & Benefits
- Wide Door Compatibility: Designed for 48" maximum door width with wide door leaf configuration for 2" and 2-1/4" doors in demanding commercial applications.
- Heavy-Duty Load Capacity: Supports doors weighing up to 450 pounds without reinforcing and 600 pounds with reinforcing for versatile installation requirements.
- Patented Bearing Design: Center-loaded, interlocking bearing design distributes door weight along the entire frame length, eliminating door sag and maintaining constant alignment.
- Retrofit-Ready Construction: Extended frame guidance lip covers existing heavy-weight architectural hinge preparations for seamless upgrade installations.
- Geared Continuous Operation: Pin-free design with separate gear sections for door leaf and frame side provides smooth operation and enhanced safety by eliminating finger pinch points.
- Professional Certifications: ANSI 156.26 Grade 1 certified and UL10C 90-minute fire rated for code compliance in commercial applications.
- Flexible Installation Options: Non-handed design allows custom cut lengths with standard lengths of 83", 85", 95", and 119" available.
- Limited Lifetime Warranty: Manufacturer-backed lifetime warranty provides long-term confidence and protection for commercial installations.
Technical Specifications
- ANSI/BHMA: ANSI 156.26
- Commercial/Residential: Commercial
- Department: Door Hardware
- Door Hand Direction: Non-Handed
- Door Weight: 450
- Product Category: Door Hinges and Pivots
- Product Group: Door Hinges and Pivots
- Product Model: 027XY
- Product Size: 48"
- Product Subgroup: Continuous Hinges
- Product Type: Continuous Geared Hinges
- Subcategory: Hinges and Pivots
Installation & Operation
- Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness, stile width, and handing as applicable to this product.
- Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces.
- Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions.
- Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
- Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
- 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
- Commercial Office Buildings
- Educational Facilities
- Healthcare Institutions
- Retail Establishments
- Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
- Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
- Government and Municipal Buildings
Why Choose Ives Quality?
Ives continuous geared hinges deliver professional-grade reliability with patented center-loaded, interlocking bearing design rated for doors up to 450 pounds without reinforcing. Limited lifetime warranty coverage provides long-term confidence for demanding commercial applications. Engineered to exceed ANSI 156.26 Grade 1 standards and UL10C fire rating requirements where dependable performance and code compliance are essential.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Door Hinges and Pivots
- Subcategory:
- Hinges and Pivots
- Product Subgroup:
- Continuous Hinges
- Product Type:
- Continuous Geared Hinges
- ANSI/BHMA:
- ANSI 156.26
- Door Weight:
- 450
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Model:
- 027XY
- Door Hand Direction:
- Non-Handed
- Product Size:
- 48"
- Product Category:
- Door Hinges and Pivots
- Department:
- Door Hardware