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Mixed Corner Radii on a Spring Hinge: Why One Square Leaf and One Radius Leaf Is Not a Mistake

What This Article Covers If you have ever pulled a residential or light-commercial spring hinge out of a box and noticed that one leaf has perfectly square corners while the other has rounded corners,...

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Apr 23, 2026 Our Blog

When a Spring Hinge Is Not Enough: Choosing the Right Self-Closing Solution for Light Commercial and Mixed-Use Openings

The Right Self-Closing Solution Depends on More Than Convenience This article is for contractors, facility managers, and project specifiers who need a self-closing door but are not sure whether a spri...

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Apr 23, 2026 Our Blog

Spring Hinges as a Closer Substitute: Where They Work, Where They Fall Short, and How to Spec Them Right

What This Guide Covers — and Who It Is For Spring hinges close a door automatically using tension built into the hinge barrel — no overhead closer arm, no floor-concealed mechanism. For contractors, f...

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Apr 23, 2026 Our Blog

Self-Closing Doors Done Right: Choosing and Installing Spring Hinges

Why Spring Hinges Get Specified -- and Where They Fall Short Spring hinges are one of the oldest self-closing solutions in the hardware catalog, yet they remain widely misapplied. Contractors, facilit...

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Apr 22, 2026 Our Blog