Atlas Top & Side Hung Heavy Duty Hinges

The Atlas Heavy Duty Friction Hinge range meets the increasing demand for larger and heavier windows. Top and side hung hinge variants accommodate sash weights of up to 60kg for Top Hung windows and 35kg for Side Hung windows. Increased bar thicknesses and additional fixing holes provide maximum stability and allow easy adjustment.

Features & Benefits

  • Rigorously tested ( see related downloads on this page )
  • Carries heavier weights than standard hinges
  • Max. Vent weight of 35kg for Side Hung
  • Max. Vent Weight of 60kg for Top Hung
  • Stainless Steel riveted nose cap gives strength and reliability
  • 3 stage counterbore process improves resistance to wear
  • Glass reinforced nylon slide eliminates breaking and wear
  • 4.8mm Stainless Steel rivets improve load carrying
  • Stainless construction has exceptional corrosion resistance
  • Brass adjustment screw provides adjustable friction
  • 10 year mechanical guarantee

Testing & Technical

  • Made in Britain to an ISO 9001 Quality System
  • Successfully security tested with Nico Xtra Bolts as a critical component within PAS 24 : 2016
  • Secured By Design Approved as a Police Preferred Specification
  • Successfully cycle tested as a critical component within BS EN 6375 Pt 2 ( Resistance to repeated opening and closing )
  • Successfully weather tested as a critical component within BS EN 6375 Pt 1 ( Air, wind and water testing )
  • Corrosion tested to BS EN 1670 Grade 5 – 480 hours

Nico hinges have been endurance tested with their maximum load carrying capacity to 3 times the British Standard requirement.

Technical Data

The Nico Heavy Duty Friction Hinge is robustly built handed hinge with an all-stainless steel construction. An increased bar thickness means it is able to accommodate heavier sash weights and it is available in 14mm and 17mm stack heights.

Size
400mm (16″)
400mm (16″)
600mm (24″)
Vent Type Side Hung Top Hung Top Hung
Vent Style Standard Standard Standard
Max. Vent Width 900mm n/a n/a
Max. Vent Height n/a 1000mm 1500mm
Max. Vent Weight 35kg 45kg 60kg
Opening Angle 50° 50° 38°

14mm Range

Size
400mm (16″)
400mm (16″)
600mm (24″)
Type & Style S/H Standard T/H Standard T/H Standard
Order No. L/H 7740LHD 7740LHD 7760LHD
Order No. R/H 7740RHD 7740RHD 7760RHD

17mm Range

Size
400mm (16″)
400mm (16″)
600mm (24″)
Type & Style S/H Standard T/H Standard T/H Standard
Order No. L/H 8240LHD 8240LHD 8260LHD
Order No. R/H 8240RHD 8240RHD 8260RHD