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When Soft Close Meets Hidden Design: The Perfect Fit for a Double Entry Door

Commercial Enduser in Felton, CA

We needed entry door hinges for a two-leaf hidden door measuring 7.5’ x 20” and weighing about 50–60 lbs. The doors required a hold open feature to keep them open, using 4-inch hinges with a black finish. While the customer was fine with the mechanical performance, he was still deciding between mechanical vs hybrid options. 

Suggested Hidden Door Hinges

We recommend W41M-400-D3-US19 or K51M-400-D3-US19. Both of them are 4" × 4" full-mortise soft-close hybrid hinges in a US19 black finish.
The only difference is the material: W41 (aluminum) and K51 (stainless steel).

Since fire rating is NOT required, aluminum offers a more economical option for standard double-entry doors. However, if your door must meet fire-rated codes, stainless steel is the appropriate choice.

W41M-400-D3 features:

  • Aluminum material
  • Soft close hydraulic closing with adjustable speed control
  • Full-mortise hinge type
  • 90° hold-open function
  • No door heading required, perfect for hidden doors
 

3pcs Aluminum Spring
Hinges | Hydraulic |
 Hold Open | 4x4 | 7ft |
200 lbs | 1 ¾” Thick |
W41M-400-D3

 

3pcs Stall Door Hinges |
Hydraulic | Hold
Open | 4x4 | 7ft |
260 lbs | 1 ⅜ or 1 ¾”
Thick | SS304 |
K51M-400-D3

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