ANSI/BHMA Standard A156.26-2006
American National Standard for Continuous Hinges
NO. 123008-CAL-03
Standard ANSI/BHMA A156.26-2006 establishes requirements for architectural continuous hinges used in building construction. Cycle, finish, abuse, overload, vertical wear, and strength tests are included.
Illustrations are provided for: Barrel Type Hinge - Edge Mount; Gear Type Hinge - Edge Mount; Barrel Type Hinge - Half Surface; Gear Type Hinge - Half Surface; Barrel Type Hinge - Half Edge Mount; Gear Type Hinge - Half Edge Mount; Barrel Type Hinge - Half Surface 3/4 inch offset; Raised Barrel Type Hinge; Barrel Type Hinge - Full Surface; Gear Type Hinge - Full Surface; Barrel Type Hinge - Swing Clear; Gear Type Hinge - Swing Clear; Gage Block Method for measuring vertical wear; Standard Method for measuring lateral wear; and a Cycle test Fixture.
Sample test values conducted under laboratory conditions as follows:
TEST | GRADE 1 | GRADE 2 | GRADE 3 |
Test Door Weight Cycle Requirements (150 lbs) |
2,500,000 | 1,500,000 | 350,000 |
Abuse Test Requirements | Grade 1 requirement +2 blows of 150 lbf ft |
Grade 3 requirement +2 blows of 120 lbf ft |
2 blows of 60 lbf ft +2 blows of 90 lbf ft |
Vertical Wear Requirement | .020 inches (0.05mm) | N/A | N/A |
Note that the full standard includes all tests.
Note:
This document is not intended to be used as a substitute for the standard and users should refer to the
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