SOSS 418 Series Invisible Hinge, 4-5/8" Full Mortise Door Hinge for 1-3/4" Minimum Thickness Doors
The SOSS 418 Series Invisible Hinge is a full-size, 4-5/8" door style hinge engineered for wood or metal door applications with a minimum material thickness of 1-3/4". Constructed of alloy steel, this hinge delivers a flush, concealed fit with compact size and smooth single-action operation, opening a full 180°. The model #418 carries an Underwriters Laboratories fire rating up to and including 3 hours (180 minutes) on hollow metal, sheet metal, tin clad, and steel composite swinging fire doors and frames, plus additional ratings for wood core and wood/plastic composite door and frame constructions.
Key Features
- Full Size Application: Designed for wood or metal doors with 1-3/4" minimum material thickness for reliable full-size entry door installations.
- Compact 4-5/8" Profile: Product size of 4-5/8" delivers a flush, invisible fit with compact dimensions and smooth operation.
- Heavy-Duty Alloy Steel Construction: Built from alloy steel to provide superior appearance and durability in demanding commercial applications.
- 180° Single-Action Operation: Opens a full 180° as a single action hinge for versatile door swing requirements.
- Fire Rated Performance: UL labeled for use on hollow metal, sheet metal, tin clad, and steel composite fire doors and frames rated up to and including 3 hours; wood core doors and frames up to 20 minutes; and wood/plastic composite doors and frames constructed with Georgia Pacific FS 1 or FS 2 banding rated up to and including 90 minutes.
- Hardware Included: Wood and machine screws are included for straightforward installation.
- Fire Door Hinge Spacing Guidance: Use at least one fire-rated hinge for every 20" of door height (or portion thereof), or one hinge for every 60 lbs. (or fraction thereof), whichever calculation demands more hinges.
Certifications & Compliance
- Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Labeled
- Fire Rated up to and including 3 hours on hollow metal, sheet metal, tin clad, and steel composite doors/frames
- Fire Rated up to 20 minutes on wood core doors and frames
- Fire Rated up to and including 90 minutes on wood/plastic composite doors and frames (Georgia Pacific FS 1 or FS 2 banding)
Technical Specifications
- Subcategory: Hinges and Pivots
- Commercial/Residential: Commercial
- Product Group: Door Hinges and Pivots
- Product Type: Hinges and Pivots
- Duty Level: Heavy Duty
- Electronic: No
- Corner Type: Radius
- Series: 418 Series
- Product Size: 4-5/8"
- Product Category: Door Hinges and Pivots
- Department: Door Hardware
- Application: Full Sized Entry, Metal, Wood
- Min. Material Thickness: 1-3/4″
- Fire Rating: 90 / 180 Minutes
- Power Transfer: No
- Closer: No
- Counter Bored Screw Holes: No
- Screws Included: Wood and Machine
- Packaging: 1 / Box = 1 Each
- Packages Per Container: 1 Each
- Price Per: Each
Typical Applications
- Commercial Office Buildings
- Educational Facilities
- Healthcare Institutions
- Retail Establishments
- Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
- Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
- Government and Municipal Buildings
Why SOSS 418?
SOSS 418 Series hinges combine alloy steel construction with a fire-rated design tested for use up to 3 hours on metal doors and frames, delivering the flush, invisible appearance and smooth 180° single-action operation that full-size entry doors demand. Engineered for commercial-grade wood and metal door applications where durability, compact fit, and code-compliant fire performance are essential.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Hinges and Pivots
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Group:
- Door Hinges and Pivots
- Product Type:
- Hinges and Pivots
- Product Subgroup:
- Invisible Hinges
- Duty Level:
- Heavy Duty
- Electronic:
- No
- Corner Type:
- Radius
- Series:
- 418 Series
- Product Function:
- Invisible Hinges
- Product Size:
- 4-5/8"
- Product Category:
- Door Hinges and Pivots
- Product Substrate:
- Alloy Steel
- Department:
- Door Hardware