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Pemko Markar FS/SC309 Full Surface Continuous Hinge with 180� Swing and ADA Compliance

Pemko Markar FS/SC309 Full Surface Continuous Hinge with 180-Degree Swing and ADA Compliance

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Pemko Markar FS/SC309 Full Surface Continuous Hinge with 180-Degree Swing and ADA Compliance

Professional Full Surface Continuous Pin and Barrel Hinge Solution

The Pemko Markar FS/SC309 Full Surface Continuous Pin and Barrel Hinge ensures doors opened to a 90-degree angle are completely removed from the opening, making it especially valuable for ADA upgrade applications. This Grade 1 continuous hinge features 304 stainless steel construction with up to 180-Degree swing capability, mounts on 1-3/4"; door faces, and carries fire ratings up to 3 hours with UL 10C certification.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Designed for 1-3/4"; door thickness with maximum 4"; door width capacity for standard commercial applications.
  • Extended Swing Range: Maximum 180-Degree swing capability allows doors to fold completely out of openings for superior ADA compliance and accessibility.
  • Grade 1 Construction: 304 stainless steel hinge material with extruded aluminum cover provides exceptional durability for demanding commercial use.
  • Fire Rating Compliance: Fire ratings up to and including 3 hours with UL 10C certification for fire-rated door assemblies.
  • ADA Compliance Design: Ensures doors opened to 90-degree angle are completely removed from opening for improved accessibility and code compliance.
  • Concealed Security Fasteners: Includes custom 12-24 x 11/16"; stainless steel Phillips flat head undercut TEK screws and 1/4-14 x 3/4"; security TORX TEK screws with fasteners concealed when door is closed.
  • Custom Length Availability: Available in custom lengths from 10"; minimum to 12"; maximum hinge length for specific application requirements.
  • Professional Certifications: UL 10C listed, Warnock Hersey listed, and ANSI/BHMA Standard A156.26 compliant for comprehensive code requirements.

Technical Specifications

  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Grade: Grade 1
  • Product Category: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Group: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Model: FS/SC309
  • Product Subgroup: Continuous Hinges
  • Product Substrate: Aluminum
  • Product Type: Continuous Hinges
  • Subcategory: Continuous Hinges

Professional Applications

  • ADA Compliance Upgrade Projects
  • Healthcare Facility Accessibility Improvements
  • Educational Institution Door Modifications
  • Commercial Office Building Renovations
  • Fire-Rated Door Assembly Applications
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Accessibility Updates
  • Government Building Code Compliance Projects

Why Choose Pemko Quality?

Pemko Markar FS/SC309 continuous hinges deliver professional-grade reliability with Grade 1 rated 304 stainless steel construction and extruded aluminum covers. UL 10C fire rating certification up to 3 hours and ANSI/BHMA A156.26 compliance ensure code requirements are met. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where ADA compliance and dependable performance are essential.

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Continuous Hinges
Grade:
Grade 1
Product Group:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Product Subgroup:
Continuous Hinges
Product Type:
Continuous Hinges
Product Model:
FS/SC309
Product Category:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Department:
Door Hardware
Product Substrate:
Aluminum

Pemko FS/SC-309 6FT 8IN SS – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can a continuous hinge actually help me meet ADA clear width on an existing opening?
Yes, and that is the main reason people specify the FS/SC309. It swings up to 180 degrees, and at a 90 degree open position the door is pulled completely clear of the opening, so you recover the clear width the door leaf was eating. That makes it a common fix on ADA upgrade work in healthcare, schools, and older office buildings where the frame cannot be widened.
2) Is the Pemko FS/SC309 hinge fire rated, and to what standard?
Fire rated up to and including 3 hours, with UL 10C certification and a Warnock Hersey listing. It also complies with ANSI/BHMA A156.26, the standard for continuous hinges, and is a Grade 1 product. That combination covers most fire rated opening requirements in institutional and government work.
3) Can I swap out failing butt hinges on an existing hollow metal door without replacing the door?
That is the strength of a full surface continuous hinge. The FS/SC309 mounts to the door face and frame face using self-drilling TEK screws, so you are not filling old hinge mortises or re-prepping the leaf. Sagging doors that have chewed out their butt hinge screws get the load redistributed along the full height of the opening instead of at three points. Confirm the door is 1-3/4 inches thick, since that is the face this hinge is built to mount on.
4) What is the closest full surface continuous hinge alternative to the Pemko Markar FS/SC309?
The Pemko Markar FS/SC309 is a full surface continuous pin and barrel hinge in 304 stainless steel with an extruded aluminum cover, Grade 1, UL 10C listed to 3 hours. The closest full surface alternatives are the Design Hardware FSHD, a heavy duty full surface continuous geared hinge, the BEST 664HD full surface continuous geared hinge carrying a 90 minute UL fire rating, and the NGP HD5700, an 83 inch full surface geared hinge with a 1/16 inch door inset for 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors. The main difference is mechanism: the FS/SC309 is pin and barrel, while those three are geared.
5) The frame is mortised for a continuous hinge, so a surface applied one will not work. What should I order instead of the FS/SC309?
The Pemko Markar FS/SC309 mounts on the 1-3/4 inch door face as a full surface hinge, so it is the wrong mounting style for a prepped mortise. Full mortise alternatives include the Design Hardware FMHD heavy duty continuous geared hinge, the ABH A120HD full mortise heavy duty aluminum geared hinge with Easy Install Technology, and the BEST 651 stainless steel full mortise continuous hinge with hospital tips. The BEST 641 is the steel full mortise version of that same hospital-tip design.
6) For an ADA clear-opening upgrade, is the FS/SC309 the only choice or is there a swing clear geared hinge?
The Pemko Markar FS/SC309 gains clear opening width by swinging up to 180 degrees so a door opened to 90 degrees is completely removed from the opening, which is why it is used on ADA upgrade work. The ABH A210HD is a full surface swing clear continuous geared hinge rated to 450 lbs capacity and addresses the same clear-width goal through a swing clear geometry rather than a 180 degree fold. Both mount full surface, so either suits a frame with no hinge mortise.
7) Our door sits offset from the frame face. Will the FS/SC309 work or do we need a different hinge?
The Pemko Markar FS/SC309 is a full surface hinge for 1-3/4 inch doors and does not carry an offset designation. For an offset condition, the Design Hardware FSOHD is a full surface offset heavy duty continuous geared hinge built for that geometry. If the door sits inset from the frame instead, the BEST 663HD is built for 3/32 inch inset doors and the NGP HD5700 for a 1/16 inch door inset on 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors.
8) Do I need to order screws separately for the FS/SC309, or are fasteners included?
Fasteners come with the hinge. You get custom 12-24 x 11/16 inch stainless Phillips flat head undercut TEK screws plus 1/4-14 x 3/4 inch security TORX TEK screws. They are TEK style, so they drill and tap the hollow metal as they go, and when the door is shut the fasteners sit concealed, which is what you want on a corridor or public-side opening.
9) What is the difference between a full surface continuous hinge and a full mortise one?
Full surface, like the Pemko FS/SC309, bolts to the face of the door and the face of the frame, so there is no routing and no removing the door prep. That makes it the retrofit choice on an existing opening. Full mortise sets into the edge of the door and the rabbet of the frame for a flush look, but it needs the prep to match. If you want that instead, ZenSupply carries full mortise geared hinges from Design Hardware and the BEST 651 stainless full mortise continuous hinge.
10) Is the Pemko FS/SC309 a geared hinge or a pin and barrel hinge, and does it matter?
It's a pin and barrel continuous hinge, not a geared one. Pin and barrel means a continuous knuckle and pin running the length of the door with an extruded aluminum cover, rather than the interlocking gear teeth used on geared hinges like the ABH A210HD full surface swing clear or the NGP HD5700 full surface. Both styles distribute door weight along the full height; the practical difference is the profile and the mounting geometry, so match the style to what the opening was prepped for.
11) What material is the Pemko FS/SC309 hinge, and will it hold up in a high traffic corridor?
The hinge itself is 304 stainless steel with an extruded aluminum cover, and it carries a Grade 1 rating, the top ANSI/BHMA duty level. 304 stainless is the standard corrosion resistant grade for interior commercial and institutional openings, which is why it shows up on hospital, school, and government retrofit work. The finish offered is satin stainless steel.
12) What is the difference between the Pemko FS/SC309 and a half surface continuous hinge like the ABH A460HD?
The Pemko Markar FS/SC309 is a full surface hinge: both leaves mount on the door and frame faces, with fasteners concealed when the door is closed. The ABH A460HD is a half surface heavy duty aluminum continuous geared hinge rated to 450 lbs, and the NGP HD5400A is an 83 inch half surface geared hinge in aluminum alloy. Half surface hinges mount to the door face but into the frame rabbet, so the frame prep differs; confirm which prep the existing frame has before substituting.
13) Can I substitute the NGP HD1100A for the Pemko FS/SC309?
They mount differently, so it is not a drop-in. The Pemko Markar FS/SC309 is a full surface hinge that mounts on the door and frame faces with fasteners concealed when the door is closed. The NGP HD1100A is a concealed continuous geared hinge, 83 inches, listed as Grade 3 and 10C fire rated 90 minutes on hollow metal, and a concealed hinge sits between the door edge and frame rather than on the faces. For a face-applied replacement on an existing opening, stay with a full surface unit such as the Design Hardware FSHD or BEST 664HD.
14) For a hospital corridor door, is the FS/SC309 or a hospital tip hinge the right call?
They solve different problems. The Pemko Markar FS/SC309 is a full surface 304 stainless hinge whose 180 degree swing clears the door from the opening at 90 degrees, which is what accessibility upgrades in healthcare facilities call for. The BEST 651 is a stainless steel full mortise continuous hinge with hospital tips, and the BEST 641 is the steel version of the same, both medium duty; hospital tips are about the top and bottom terminations rather than clear opening width. If the frame is already mortised and clear width is adequate, the 641 or 651 fits the prep; if you are gaining clear width on a face-mounted retrofit, the FS/SC309 is the one.
15) Is there a continuous hinge with a safety feature to keep fingers out of the hinge gap?
The Pemko Markar FS/SC309 is a pin and barrel full surface hinge with an extruded aluminum cover over a 304 stainless hinge. If a finger-guard style safety geometry is the requirement, the ABH A135HD is a heavy duty aluminum continuous geared hinge built with a safety design. Note the A135HD is a geared hinge, so it is not the same mounting family decision as the full surface pin and barrel FS/SC309 and should be confirmed against the frame prep.
16) Does the Pemko FS/SC309 continuous hinge need to be handed when I order it?
Length and finish are what you pick: 6'8", 7', 7'2", 8', or 10' in satin stainless steel. Pemko also makes the FS/SC309 available in custom lengths, from a 10 inch minimum up to 12 inches, for partial-height or specialty applications where a full leaf-height hinge is not what you need.
How fast can I get the Pemko FS/SC-309 6FT 8IN SS delivered?
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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 Pemko FS/SC-309 6FT 8IN SS come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Pemko FS/SC-309 6FT 8IN SS is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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