Hardware/Accessories - Hinges

How is a template hinge different from a non-template hinge?
Template hinges have a fixed hole pattern agreed upon by all hinge manufacturing companies for use with steel door frames as opposed to a custom hole pattern used with wood, called a non-template hinge. Timely embosses are template.

What corner configuration does Timely use for 3 1/2", 4" and 4 1/2" hinges?
3 1/2" = 1/4" radius, 3 1/2" is also available in 5/8" radius (must specify)
4" = 1/4" radius
4 1/2" = square

Can a 4" x 4" square cornered hinge be used with a Timely frame?
Yes, but we don't recommend it. In an extreme emergency you can fasten the hinge as tight as you can and then tap the corners until it seats. This may damage the finish and require field touch up.

What is the hinge backset on a 1 3/4" and 1 3/8" Timely frame?
1 3/4" frame = 3/8" backset on frame
1 3/8" frame = 9/32" backset on frame

In our catalog we have a hybrid hinge. What is this hinge used for?
The hybrid hinge is used when using a pre-drilled steel entry door in our frame. Since most residential steel entry doors have a non-template pattern for their hinge that is different than our standard screw pattern, we must use a hinge that has appropriate screw patterns on each leaf.

What is the emboss depth on our frame for the following hinges?
3 1/2" = .100 * for residential hinges
3 1/2" = .120 * for heavy weight hinges
4" = .120 *
4 1/2" = .135 *

* = plus or minus .005

In many instances, a hinge is specified that exceeds the thickness of our emboss on our frames. If this happens, what is a possible solution?
If the thickness of the hinge exceeds the embossed depth on our frame, you can compensate for this difference by dapping deeper into the door.

What is the minimum edge of hinge to edge of hinge dimension between two hinge preparations?
Due to the machninery limitations, the closest dimension between two hinge preparations is 7".

What do we mean when we ask for the hinge backset on the door or frame?
For the door, the hinge backset is the measurement from the edge of the door to the edge of the hinge mortise. For the frame, the measurement is from the inside of the stop to the edge of the hinge emboss. This dimension is critical since it controls the space between the door and the stop on the frame. The backset on the door has to be less than the backset on the frame.

What is the correct hinge backset on the door for use with a 1 3/4" Timely frame? 1 3/8" Timely frame?
Backset on the door is 1/4" for a 1 3/4" frame and 3/16" on a 1 3/8" frame. Note: The profile of the Timely TA-51 gasket was especially designed to eliminate the many hinge binding problems caused by other gaskets.

What is the correct screw package for our frame used with a wood door?
Because the frame is steel and the door is wood, we need a split package of machine screws and wood screws. Packing should have 4 each 12- 24 x 1/2" machine screws and 4 each #12 x 1 1/4" flat head phillips wood screws for each hinge used with 1 3/4" doors. For 1 3/8" doors, you would need 4 each 10-24 x 1 /2" machine screws and 4 each #9 x 3/4" wood screws.

What hinge finishes are available from Timely?
Browntone, Brass, Alumatone and Dull Chrome. Stock sizes are: R35 and R40 in Browntone and Brass