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Hinges
Cycle test
Without load
▀ 100,000 opening
and closing for all
COMPACT
Positive test result
With load
▀ 11 lb extra weight is
applied for 100,000
opening and closing cycles
Positive test result
Load test
Static load
▀ 67 lb applied ten times for
five seconds, each at 45°
opening angle
Positive test result
Dynamic load
▀ 44 lb extra weight applied
for fifty opening and
closing cycles
Positive test result
Over push test
Without load
▀ COMPACT hinges – Increasing forces up to 11 lb applied
for a total of forty times for five seconds each
Positive test result
Conditions for tests
Blum, Inc. does a great deal of testing to ensure that the quality of our hardware is consistent with the usual high
standards that our customers have come to expect from Blum. For this reason we have rigorous testing procedures which
are carried out from the development stage through production. Blum’s internal testing standards are based on practical
applications of our products and are more stringent than what is required by ANSI/BHMA.
COMPACT testing standards
kg
kg
Cycle test
Specifications
▀ Door size – 23-5/8" height, 23-5/8" width, 3/4" thickness
▀ Door weight –14.3 lb for cycle tests
▀ Door weight – 18.5 lb for load and over push tests
▀ Boring distance – 3 mm
Distance between
hinges
▀ 16-15/16"
Hinge and mounting
plate attachment
▀ Hinges are mounted to test blocks and attached to test door and stand with clamps
▀ Test blocks for door: Particle board
▀ Test blocks for mounting plate: Particle board
NOTE: All Blum hinges meet or exceed ANSI/BHMA A156.9-2001 grade 2 requirements. All concealed hinges are designed for indoor use.