What is Bhma a156 9?
9 Cabinet Hardware. 1.1 This Standard contains requirements for cabinet hardware and includes hinges, knobs, pulls, catches, shelf rests, standards and brackets, drawer slides, rotating shelves and track with guides for sliding panels.
What is Bhma certification?
The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA®) is the only organization accredited by the America National Standards Institute (ANSI) to develop and maintain performance standards for locks, closers, exit devices and other builders hardware. BHMA® currently has more than 40 ANSI/BHMA standards.
What is a Grade 1 hinge?
Hinges shall meet all tests for their grade listing. A Grade 1 (Heavy Duty) hinge shall meet all Grade 1 criteria, a Grade 2 (Standard Weight) hinge shall meet all Grade 2 criteria, a Grade 3 (Standard Weight) hinge shall meet all Grade 3 criteria, and a Grade 4 (Light Weight) hinge shall meet all Grade 4 criteria.
What is the difference between ANSI and BHMA?
Unlike the ANSI lock grading system that has very specific use and durability requirements, the BHMA rating gives a simple letter grade to three separate components: Security, Durability, and Finish. The ANSI rating is a one-number rating for a given lock or component within the lock.
What are Bhma grades?
BHMA is a group of industry experts who grade residential door hardware performance in the categories of Security, Durability and Finish. A grade of ‘C’ is good, ‘B’ is better, and ‘A’ is best. A grade of AAA is the best grade possible in all three categories.
Are hinges standard?
Most homes have a standard sized hinge of 3.5″ x 3.5″ This measurement is from the bottom edge of the hinge to the top end of the hinge, and then from the outside edge to edge when the hinge is open. Exterior doors usually have a 4″ hinge on them, but not always.
What is ANSI A8111?
Application: – ANSI A8111, Non-rising removable pin with flush pin and plug, For use with heavy weight doors or doors requiring high frequency service. Electric Modifications:EMN (Electric Monitor Only), ETW (Electric Through-Wire Only), ETM (Electric Through-Wire with Monitoring), Quick Connect.