Pair Variable Overlay Pivot Hinge - Burnished Brass - L & R Set For One DoorMade in Germany, TECTUS® is the most comprehensive concealed hinge system for premium flush doors. Easily adjustable in 3-Dimensions, Simonswerk's TECTUS® hinges bring an unparalleled level of performance, precision and control over what has previously been a difficult detail to build and maintain. There is no other hinge system in the world that provides the solutions and easy on the eyes: for architects and designers choosing TECTUS® can make the difference between realizing your vision and having it remain just a vision. Designers spend time detailing an "invisible" door, they may go through endless rounds of picking veneer to match the grain exactly, and simply want to keep clean and dead-even gaps around their door panels. Because TECTUS® is adjustable in 3 dimensions large and heavy doors can be installed quickly, saving money for the millworker and installer and insuring it all looks sharp in the end.
In reality, for detail-driven designers, nothing is ever really invisible. So, when you open that door, at the very least, the hinge better match the finish of the hardware on the rest of the project. Simonswerk offers the TECTUS® hinges in a wide range of premium quality finishes: Satin Chrome Look (F1) | Satin Nickel Look (F2) | Stainless Steel Look (SSL) Dark Umber (like a US 10B) | Polished Nickel (plated) | Brushed (Satin) Chrome (plated) | SIMONSWERK original Metallic Bronze finish is now joined by three new bronzes. Though there are no minimums, ask us about lead times. Tectus hinges also solve some of the thorniest problems that standard offset pivots or the usual cabinet grade hinges wouldn't touch. Say you have a series of heavy mirrored closet doors and you want make sure your doors don't look a shambles after the first year of use. Simonswerk's TE 540 3D A8 and TE 640 3D A8 models offer a wider throw for mirrored or clad doors with laminates of up to 8mm.
Another innovation is the NEW TE 541 3D FVZ which allows for those frameless flush door details, with the drywall or panel runs right up to the edge of the door leaf. The TE 541 3D FVZ hinge allows for a frame set back of .55" while still providing the full 180° opening angle. Invisible, but not unsightly. Since their introduction in North America we have seen the TECTUS® hinge go from being a welcome technologically superior substitute for other "invisible" hinges when the odd concealed door was detailed, to one that is being throughout a project's interior and exterior doors. This acceptance has grown from a realization by contractor, millworker and architect alike of the significant cost savings that an adjustable hinge can bring to the project. For samples, literature, or for any questions on specifying the TECTUS® concealed hinges, contact your authorized Simonswerk dealer. easy to install: who have used non-adjustable invisible hinges in the past and have wrestled with hanging these doors, especially heavier ones, TECTUS® concealed hinges will be a revelation.
With a hex key, you can tweak the door leaf into perfect alignment and walk away knowing that when the building settles you won't need to return to take the door off and take a planer to it, or worse. Installing TECTUS® hinges is straight-forward. Simonswerk offers a complete suite of milling frames and templates. Simonswerk has re-engineered the TECTUS® TE 340 3D, TE 540 3D, and TE 640 3D so that the frame and door preparations are the same, simplifying installation further. Applicable for wood, steel and aluminum frames, Tectus can be used throughout a project. TECTUS provides When looking for pricing, leadtimes or installation tools and information, or if a question comes up in the shop or on site, just contact your TECTUS® dealer for prompt, knowledgeable support. easy to maintain: f®®®®(TECTUS® hinges have been tested to 1,000,000 cycles under full load)®TECTUS is a comprehensive system offering options for wood, steel and aluminum frames, permanent power transfer, a complete range of optimized door capacities, and, of course, the ability to adjust them.
TE 240 3D : 88 lbs with 2 hinges installed TE 340 3D : 176 lbs with 2 hinges installed : UL listed to 20 minutes TE 540 3D : 264 lbs with 2 hinges installed : UL listed to 20 minutes TE 640 3D : 440 lbs with 2 hinges installed : UL listed to 20 minutes TE 645 3D : 660 lbs with 2 hinges installed : UL listed to 20 minutes TE 541 3D FVZ : 220 lbs with 2 hinges installed TE 526 3D Series : 220 lbs with 2 hinges installed : Solid Stainless Steel NOW UL listed to 3-HOURS. Models in the series :TE 526 3D and TE 527 3D TE 626 3D A8 : 220 lbs with 2 hinges installed : Solid Stainless Steel TE 540 3D A8 : 220 lbs with 2 hinges installed : for clad door : UL listed to 20 minutes TE 640 3D A8 : 352 lbs with 2 hinges installed : for clad doors : UL listed to 20 minutes. TECTUS Energy : Energy Hinges preserve all the technical and visual features of the TECTUS® hinge system while providing a permanent concealed and tamper-resistant power/data connection through the hinge.