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.

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