Concealed fire door hinges are becoming more widely adopted in settings such as social housing, residential flats and apartments, hotels, education and care facilities, and in heritage buildings.
Concealed fire door hinges overview
Samuel Heath is a leading developer and supplier of concealed fire door hinges, or concealed door closers.
They are often referred to as fire door hinges, but in fact they are concealed door closers with outstanding performance and reliability when used as a fire door.
Notably our products are BS EN 1634-1 approved for use on one hour and half-hour fire doors and BS 476 tested for one-hour and half-hour fire doors.
Concealed fire door hinges are hidden within the leaf of the door and the door frame. When the door is closed, the hinges cannot be seen. This provides a smooth, contemporary aesthetic as well as functional benefits.
Concealed fire door hinges are designed to withstand the extreme heat of a fire and ensure that the door closes fully. In the event of a fire, a concealed fire door hinge prevents the door from moving out of the frame which would allow flames to get through and increase the pace of the fire.
The fire rating of a concealed fire door hinge is determined by the duration of resistance to fire it can withstand. As a guide, a concealed fire door hinge with a fire rating of 30 minutes or longer is considered to have a high fire rating.
Benefits of concealed fire door hinges
A concealed door closer prevents the spread of fire and smoke, thereby protecting people and buildings.
Concealed fire door closers not only create a seamless, contemporary look, they also contribute to a building’s safety standards and fire rating.
Because the concealed fire door hinge is hidden away inside the door leaf and frame, it doesn’t provide a surface upon which dust and harmful bacteria can multiply, making it ideal for healthcare settings.
Traditional concealed door hinges present a ligature risk. They are also susceptible to vandalism and accidental damage. These issues are avoided with concealed fire door hinges.
Powermatic R100
The Powermatic 100 from Samuel Heath is a high performance, reliable concealed door closer that can be used for both fire and non-fire doors. It is BS EN 1634-1 approved for use on one hour and half-hour fire doors, and BS 476 tested for one hour and half hour fire doors.
Powermatic R108
The Powermatic Axis R108 was developed to work with Simonswerk’s Tectus concealed hinge system. This door closer works with the hinge’s central pivot axis while offering exceptional fire and accessibility performance. It has been BS EN 1634-1 fire tested for FD60 and FD30 timber doors. It can be used with electronically powered hold-open devices.
Project focus: concealed door closers in healthcare establishment
Samuel Heath provided Powermatic controlled, concealed door closers for United Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Trust. After an initial trial of the concealed door closers in high usage areas, the estates management team recommended the products be used when replacing any door closer within the Trust buildings.
The cleanliness, safety, aesthetics and operation of the Powermatic door closers had a positive impact on this busy healthcare facility.
FAQs
Do you import your products?
No, our concealed fire door hinges are designed and manufactured at our Birmingham factory.
Can the closing speed of the doors be adjusted?
Yes, the Powermatic R100 and the Powermatic R108 both have adjustable closing speed and power latching action.
I need more information, how do I get in touch with Samuel Heath?
You can call us on 0121 766 4200 or email info@samuel-heath.com.