Spring loaded hinges – Good alternative to overhead door closers

Steel spring hinges provide much of the same function as overhead door closers at a more affordable price. Prices for basic overhead door closers start at around $115. A spring hinge can cost as little as $40. The weight and size of your door determine the number of spring hinges required.

The Stanley 2060 line of 4 ½-inch spring hinges fits doors weighing from 80 pounds to 180 pounds and widths from 3 feet by 7 feet to 4 feet by 8 feet. This is a heavy-duty hinge that can be used alone in conjunction with two regular hinges on doors up to 80lbs, saving you more than half the cost of an overhead door closer. Here are the recommendations for the quantity and style of 2060 hinges to order:

• Doors up to 80 lbs. and 3’0″ x 7’6″ x 1 ¾” use 1 each of #2060R, RD2060R, or RD2068R with 2 same size anti-friction bearing hinges
• Doors up to 130 lbs. and 3’0″ x 7’6″ x 1 ¾” use 2 of each #2060R, RD2060R, or RD2068R with same size anti-friction bearing hinges
• Doors up to 180 lbs. and 3′ 0″ x 7′ 6″ x 1 3/4″ use 3 each No. 2060R, RD2060R or RD2068R
• Doors up to 180 lbs. and 4’0″ x 8’0″ x 1 3/4″ use 4 of each No. 2060R, RD2060R or RD2068R

These hinges are labeled for fire doors, stairwell doors, motel and hotel guest room doors, and apartment unit entry doors. Additionally, the hinges meet the NFPA80 3-hour fire door standard when 2 spring hinges are used on tagged doors.

Closing speed can be adjusted up or down using an internal ratcheting mechanism that eliminates loose adjustment pins. Like all commercial-grade Stanley hinges, the 4 ½-inch 2060 hinges are covered by a limited lifetime warranty.