Spring Hinges

Where spring hinges are used

A spring hinge closes the door without a surface closer, so it suits apartment entry doors, utility rooms and openings where a closer arm is unwanted. Fire-rated doors must be self-closing. UL listed spring hinges such as the BEST 2060R and Ives 3SP1 are one way to meet that, as long as the full assembly follows the listing. See what voids a fire door label.

Types in this collection

• Single acting full mortise: McKinney 1502, Hager 1250 and similar, in steel or stainless steel.
• Adjustable: the McKinney MacPro MPS60, with spring tension you can set on site.
• Sets: the McKinney MPS679 combines two spring hinges with one ball bearing hinge.
• Double acting: McKinney 1001 and Hager 1303 for doors that swing in both directions.

Limits to keep in mind

Spring hinges do not control closing speed the way a closer does, and strong spring tension can make a door harder to open. For doors that need controlled closing or ADA opening force, a door closer is the better choice. Match the hinge size to the existing hinges, typically 4-1/2" x 4" or 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" on commercial doors.