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Hager 780-157HD Roton Continuous Geared Hinge — Full Surface, Heavy Duty, Clear Anodized Aluminum
The Hager 780-157HD is a full surface, heavy duty continuous geared hinge from Hager's aluminum 780 Series — one of the most specified aluminum continuous geared hinges in commercial door applications. Unlike conventional butt hinges that concentrate stress at two or three pivot points, a continuous geared hinge distributes door weight and operational load along the entire height of the opening, eliminating lever sag, binding, and accelerated frame wear on high-traffic openings. The 780-157HD is available in 83-inch and 95-inch lengths and carries a Clear Anodized Aluminum finish (US28 / 628). It is UL fire listed and ANSI/BHMA A156.26 Grade 1 certified — the highest performance grade for continuous hinges. Stocked in Hager's HagerOnHand Express quick-ship program for fast fulfillment.
Institutional Grade Features & Benefits
- Eliminates Door Sag and Binding: The geared continuous hinge design distributes load stress uniformly along the full height of door and frame, correcting the lever sag and misalignment that plague conventional multi-knuckle butt hinges on heavy commercial doors.
- Full Surface Mounting — No Special Prep Required: Both leaves apply directly to the face of the door and face of the frame. Ideal for retrofit and new installation on hollow metal, channel-iron, and composite door assemblies where no routed mortise pocket is needed.
- Heavy Duty (HD) Rating — Up to 300 lbs: Built for the highest-cycle, highest-weight commercial openings including schools, hospitals, government facilities, and industrial environments.
- Fire Rated and Code Compliant: UL fire listed for use on fire door assemblies. Meets ANSI/BHMA A156.26 Grade 1 — the benchmark performance standard for continuous hinges.
- Extruded 6063-T6 Aluminum Construction: Corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy with a Clear Anodized finish (US28/628) that holds up in high-humidity and high-traffic environments without surface degradation.
- Security and Anti-Pry Design: The full-length geared channel cap closes the gap between door and frame, providing resistance to prying and enhanced perimeter security on exterior openings.
- Screw Attachment Along Full Length: Fasteners distributed along the entire hinge height prevent door warping along the hinge jamb — a common failure mode on doors with concentrated-point butt hinge mounting.
- HagerOnHand Express Quick Ship: Both the 83-inch and 95-inch lengths in Clear Anodized are stocked for 1–2 business day shipment. Non-standard lengths, additional finishes, and electric/monitored variants are available on a factory lead time of approximately 3–4 weeks.
Applications
The 780-157HD is suited for high-traffic commercial openings including: corridor and stairwell fire doors, school and university entry doors, healthcare facility doors, government and institutional buildings, and industrial or warehouse openings where door weight and cycle count exceed conventional hinge capacity. The full surface configuration makes it the preferred choice for hollow metal frame retrofits where frame preparation for a mortised hinge is impractical.
Technical Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 780-157HD |
| Series | Hager 780 Series (Roton Continuous Geared) |
| Hinge Type | Full Surface, Continuous Geared Hinge |
| Duty Rating | Heavy Duty (HD) |
| Available Lengths | 83 Inch, 95 Inch |
| Maximum Door Weight | 300 lbs |
| Door Thickness | 1-3/4 inch |
| Material | Extruded 6063-T6 Aluminum Alloy |
| Finish | Clear Anodized Aluminum (US28 / 628) |
| Hinge Gauge / Thickness | Heavy Weight (.180 to .190) |
| Fire Rating | Fire Rated — UL Listed |
| Performance Standard | ANSI/BHMA A156.26 Grade 1 |
| Quick-Ship Program | HagerOnHand Express (1–2 business days for stocked lengths/finish) |
| Mounting Method | Full Surface (both leaves surface-applied; no mortise prep required) |
| Length | 83 Inch or 95 Inch |
| Brand | Hager |
| Door Thickness | 1-3/4" Dr Thickness |
| General - US Finishes | US28 - 628/ Anodized Aluminum |
| Hinge Type | Full Surface, Continuous Hinge |
| Continuous Hinge Grade | Heavy Duty |
| Hinge Grade/Thickness | Heavy Wt .180 to .190 |
| Fire Rated | Fire Rated |
| Maximum Weight of Door | 300 Lbs |
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