{"id":15931,"date":"2022-11-16T14:17:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T14:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gatemasterlock.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=15931"},"modified":"2025-03-14T12:10:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T12:10:40","slug":"the-industrial-heavy-duty-hinge-3-different-ways-to-use-our-superhinge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gatemasterlocks.com\/en-us\/the-industrial-heavy-duty-hinge-3-different-ways-to-use-our-superhinge\/","title":{"rendered":"The industrial heavy-duty gate hinge: 3 different ways to use our Superhinge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you aren\u2019t familiar with our Superhinge, it is our industrial heavy-duty hinge. This low-friction hinge was developed specifically for heavy gates and features brass washers and grease points to facilitate a smooth closing action. Sounds good?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Gatemaster Superhinge is the ultimate heavy-duty metal gate hinge, designed for steel gates that require exceptional durability. The ultra-smooth operation makes it the ideal solution for heavier manual and automated metal gates<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To showcase the strength and versatility of the Superhinge, scroll along to see some recent case studies where it was used on different gates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Hinges for heavy gates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ornamental metal work is becoming extremely popular for commercial gates and fences. Intricate designs in cut-out metal panels make the service entrance to a restaurant a 5-star experience in itself. But these can be heavier than your standard mesh or metal bar gate. This means they of course need an industrial heavy-duty hinge that can carry this added weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike standard metal gate hinges, the Superhinge\u2019s brass bearings reduced wear, ensuring longevity despite frequent use. The weld-on gate hinge design also means a more secure, long-lasting installation\u2014perfect for a high-traffic commercial setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That was exactly why Lauda Fabrications<\/a> chose to use the Superhinge for these ornate metal panel gates for a restaurant in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The Superhinge provided the reliable and low friction close they were after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This project also used our Superlock Quick Exit Digital Access<\/a> lock, but that is a story for another day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Superhinge size<\/strong><\/td>Max weight limit for a pair of hinges<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
SH16<\/td>Up to 330 lbs gates (2 hinges)<\/td><\/tr>
SH20<\/td>Up to 660 lbs gates (2 hinges)<\/td><\/tr>
SH25<\/td>Up to 990 lbs gates (2 hinges)<\/td><\/tr>
SH 30<\/td>Up to 1,900 lbs gates (2 hinges)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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For fabricators and installers working on ornate heavy metal gates, choosing the right steel gate hinges is crucial to ensure durability, security, and seamless movement. The Superhinge delivers on all fronts, making it the go-to choice for premium metalwork installations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamper-proof metal gate hinges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When securing restricted areas, heavy-duty metal gate hinges need more than just strength, they must also be resistant to tampering. The Superhinge is designed with security in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Superhinge is also practical to use for locations that need to be extra secure. This industrial heavy-duty hinge is equipped with tamper proof sheer-off nuts. Once tightened, the bolt head will break off, leaving only a cylindrical end. This is incredibly difficult to remove, making the hinges more tamper proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This hinge can therefore be used on locations like the below, where back access needs to be secured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Whether securing a high-traffic commercial entrance or a remote industrial facility, the Superhinge combines strength, durability, and tamper resistance. Its weld-on design, brass bearings, and shear-off nuts make it the ultimate heavy-duty gate hinge for security-focused applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hinges for bi-folding gates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bi-folding gates are usually automated and heavy due to the multiple gate leaves used to create the bi-fold action. This means these gates are heavier than your standard industrial gates and need some extra hefty industrial heavy-duty hinges to function smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A prime example is the below bi-folding gate from Hill Trident, which was used for a site entrance. The entrance is very wide to help facilitate lorries turning after delivering. You can read more about this case study on bi-fold here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The steel gate hinge design is engineered for high-traffic areas such as warehouses, industrial sites, and security fences. The weld-on hinge fixing ensures a secure and permanent fit, while the brass bearings allow for maintenance-free operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you want all the details, have a look at the product page<\/a> where you will find the technical drawings, measurements, and everything you could want before using this hinge.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gate lock guide: Why you should choose a bolt-on gate lock for metal gates<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t

If you look closely at the gates in your street, you will find bolt-on gate locks a common sight on metal gates. Bolt-on gate locks are fixed to the frame of the gate with bolts or screws as shown below. They are usually installed symmetrically on the gate frame and are visible from both the […]<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Everything you need to know about heavy-duty gate hinges<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t

What are heavy-duty gate hinges? Let\u2019s start with the basics. Heavy-duty gate hinges generally refer to a hinge that is designed to work for gates that carry a lot of weight due to their construction or size. This can be anything from a large bi-folding gate on an industrial unit or a heavy metal frame […]<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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A Strong Gate Hinge for Heavy Bi-Fold Gates: The Superhinge Carries it All<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t

Usually when you are dealing with gate and fence panels every day, \u2018compact and concise\u2019 are probably not the first words that come to mind. Indeed, loading or unloading a custom-made gate or a stack of panels could be a project on its own. With our gate hinge, the Superhinge, Hill Trident were able to […]<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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If you aren\u2019t familiar with our Superhinge, it is our industrial heavy-duty hinge. This low-friction hinge was developed specifically for heavy gates and features brass washers and grease points to facilitate a smooth closing action. Sounds good? The Gatemaster Superhinge is the ultimate heavy-duty metal gate hinge, designed for steel gates that require exceptional durability. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":15335,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[46,151],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15931","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-news-en-us"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gatemasterlocks.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15931","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gatemasterlocks.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gatemasterlocks.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gatemasterlocks.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gatemasterlocks.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15931"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gatemasterlocks.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15931\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gatemasterlocks.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15335"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gatemasterlocks.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15931"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gatemasterlocks.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15931"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gatemasterlocks.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15931"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}