Hinges
Emergency Rescue Hardware Series
BEST hospital rescue hardware is designed for a variety of door applications including patient rooms in hospitals, institutions and convalescent homes to private residences.
Hinges
Features
DAP-3 (DOUBLE ACTING PIVOT) – (ANSI A2742)
- Brass and malleable iron – standard finishes
- Heavy-duty pivot assembly for commercial double acting interior doors of average frequency use, weighing up to 135 lbs. (61 Kg) and not exceeding 3′ (914 mm) in width
- Header plate has a walking beam design to simplify door installation
- Extra heavy thick solid brass frame plates
- Oil impregnated bronze bearing in top door plate
- Smooth acting ball bearing assembly in bottom door plate
- Bottom bracket is frame mounted and must be floor supported
ES-1 (EMERGENCY DOOR STOP) - (ANSI A1882)
- Extruded and cast brass – standard finishes
- For converting double acting doors to single acting doors
- Emergency release allows door to swing open in opposite direction to reach ill patients who fall and block normal path of door
- Stop release resets automatically
- Spring action stop, with finger-tip release, using pullman-type latch bolt with rubber bumper insert
DLS-1 OR DSL-2 (DOUBLE LIPPED STRIKE)
- Inset hung doors – Brass – standard finishes
- For center hung doors – Brass – standard finishes
- Allows center hung doors to be opened in both directions without damage to frame
- Available for 5-3/4″ cased openings
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Healthcare
New or retrofit with quality BEST hinges with special tips specifically designed for hospitals, and healthcare facilities. Available in many styles and models.
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