Open Up in a better way

At SOSS®, we've always looked at the world a bit differently, imagining how the everyday can be improved upon and made exceptional. And for more than 100 years, this unique perspective has served us well, acting as the catalyst to our groundbreaking door hardware innovations. From our inventive invisible hinges—developed back in 1903 by our founder, Joseph Soss-to our revolutionary new UltraLatch® push-pull entry handle, SOSS continues to challenge the everyday status quo, providing architects, builders and designers with elegantly smart door hardware solutions that open up a world of opportunity.

CONTENTS

• History
• Craftsmanship
• 10 Applications

SOSS Around the World

SOSS in Healthcare

SOSS in Safety

SOSS in the Home

SOSS in the Office

SOSS Specialty Applications

28 UltraLatch Catalog

Specifications

How to Order

Installation

34 Invisible Hinges Catalog

New Products:

Fire Rated Invisible Closers

SOSS Hercules Hinges

Specifications

Fire-Rated

Power Transfer Hinges

Metal Cabinet Applications

Standard Hinge Modifications

Path & Clearance

Barrel Hinge

Quadrant Hinge

47 Accessories Catalog

Magnetic Door Holder & Stop

Router Guide Templates & Template System

Router Bits

Router Guide Bushing & Lock Nut

Steel Door Reinforcements

50 Installation Information

51 Hinge Sizing Chart and Finish Chart

JOSEPH SOSS 1863-1941

A History hinged on ingenuity

From penicillin to the pacemaker to Post-it® notes, history is filled with groundbreaking innovations that were discovered quite by accident. Such was the case in 1903 when our founding father, Joseph Soss, tripped on a protruding hinge on the deck of a ship. And while the stumble certainly wasn't planned, the resulting idea—and subsequent patent—for a concealed, invisible hinge can hardly be considered a mistake.

More than a century later, Joseph Soss' breakthrough lives on in the millions of SOSS Invisible Hinges found worldwide in buildings and homes, as well as elevators, computers, jet planes… and, yes, even cargo holds on

ship decks. In fact, many of the most recognized landmarks around the world are equipped with SOSS Invisible Hinges, including the White House, Buckingham Palace, Disneyland, the Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City, Esplanade By The Bay in Singapore, Dubai Mall in Dubai and Taikoo Place in Hong Kong.

Today, the company Joseph formed remains in the family, owned by his great grandson, Neil Marko. Through Neil, the family history of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit lives on, as evidenced by the introduction of our latest concept in door hardware called the SOSS Power Transfer Hinge, the perfect addition to our hinge line.

1902

Young Rumanian immigrant Joseph Soss trips over a protruding hinge on a ship deck during an ocean voyage, inspiring his invention of the world's first concealed hinge.

Joseph Soss patents the SOSS Invisible Hinge and forms a company in New York to manufacture it.

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2018

After managing the company for more than 35 years, Joseph is succeeded by his sons Sam, CJ and Henry, who move the SOSS operation to the Detroit suburb of Warren, Michigan, to be closer to their key automotive customer base.

After the company goes public, Sam's son-in-law Hal Marko becomes president. During the next three decades, dozens of industrial and electronic firms are added to the company roster, increasing annual sales to more than $250 million.

The hinge business is relocated to Pioneer, Ohio, where it remains today and is called Universal Industrial Products (UIP).

Neil Marko, great grandson of Joe Soss, purchases UIP and the SOSS product line.

Marko acquires the existing hinge supplier in Singapore. Today it is the Asian headquarters for sales and manufacturing.

Neil Marko introduces a revolutionary new concept in door handles, the SOSS UltraLatch which features a push-pull design requiring a mere ½ inch of movement to open the door.

SOSS continues expanding the product line by adding Power Transfer Hinges in 2015, SOSS Hercules Hinges in 2017 and Fire-Rated Invisible Closers in 2018.

Did You Know?

HIDDEN TREASURES

Upon its inception more than 115 years ago, the SOSS Invisible Hinge quickly became the choice of designers, scientists, agencies and historical luminaries alike.

• Notable early customers of the SOSS Invisible Hinge included Singer Sewing Machines, Otis Elevator, Burroughs Adding Machines and Player Pianos.
• The Rolls Royce Motor Cars Company used SOSS Invisible Hinges in trunk lids of the 1930's models of the Phantom II and Silver Ghost.
• Automotive pioneer Henry Ford used the SOSS hinge on the glove boxes of his early model automobiles.
• Legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright specified the SOSS hinge on many of his most prominent commercial and residential structures, including Pennsylvania's Fallingwater, considered one of the finest private homes in America.
• Government agencies favored SOSS invisible hinges for security purposes. Today most post offices and hundreds of courthouses throughout the U.S. are equipped with SOSS invisible hinges.
• Designers specify the SOSS hinge in engineered plastics and other space age materials where flush fit, compact size and smooth operation are required, including computers, corporate jets, copy machines and medical devices.

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standards. This approach to quality control actually led to the development and patent of the SOSS die-casting machine, allowing Mr. Soss to address concerns over

than a century of manufacturing exceptional hinges have been brought to bear with the production of our revolutionary UltraLatch entry handle, made in Pioneer, Ohio, USA.

Testing the finish on UltraLatch.

Finishing operation on the invisible hinge.

From some of the most recognized global landmarks including the White House, Buckingham Palace and Disneyland—to healthcare facilities, offices, schools and homes just down the street, SOSS door hardware adds sophisticated style and fine functionality to more discriminating environments all over the world.

Marrying visionary innovation and a century-long reputation for industry-leading quality, our collection of premium concealed hinges and next-generation door hardware together provide the perfect entrance to any room that is deserving of advanced aesthetics and conforming convenience.

TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOWER

This luxurious hotel is the second tallest building in downtown Vancouver. The building totals 69 stories, reaching 616 feet. The Arthur Erickson designed tower was built so that no two views from the inside would be the same. This incomparable experience complements luxurious amenities and guest rooms, including unique and intriguing SOSS Door Hardware.

THE MIRA HOTEL

Interiors of the iconoclastic and indulgent Mira Hotel were meticulously designed by visionary architect Charles Allem and famed stylist-tothe-stars Colin Cowie. So it's a safe bet that every single detail of this downtown Hong Kong retreat was painstakingly considered when appointing its nearly 500 ultra-chic guestrooms and suites. Among the upscale appointments inside the rooms, one will find SOSS door hardware, perfectly picked to meet the unique blend of experimental design and modern technology featured within.

THE MARINA BAY SANDS

From its boat-shaped "SkyPark" some 55 stories high and its breathtaking 360-degree views of the Singapore skyline, to its indoor canal and the largest atrium casino in the world, the Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore has been dubbed the "world's most expensive hotel." The more than 2,500 guestrooms at this stunning resort boast an appropriately modern style, appointed with the most chic furnishings, including the SOSS door hardware that fits the elegant ambiance seamlessly… literally.

MGM GRAND

With 16 restaurants, six nightclubs, a variety of theaters and arenas and a seven-acre pool complex boasting five separate pools, the MGM Grand is the epitome of the larger-than-life Las Vegas experience. Inside the complex are more than 5,000 hotel rooms of various sizes and accommodations. While varying in approach, rooms feature a contemporary design with a glamorous Las Vegas touch… including the fashionable SOSS door hardware that flawlessly complements the room.

FAIRMONT HOTEL

The prestigious Fairmont Hotel has thirty floors that include 280 elegant guest rooms. An award-winning, family friendly hotel, it is centrally located in the business district of Makati City. This outstanding hotel chose SOSS Invisible Hinges to incorporate charm and luxuriousness to their hotel atmosphere and design.

MAKATI DIAMOND RESIDENCES

More than 400 guest rooms at Makati Diamond Residences are conveniently located in Makati City to accommodate any business needs. However, business here feels like leisure. This is why guests will find SOSS Invisible Hinges used throughout the building. SOSS offers a seamless design that cannot go unnoticed.

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"THE ERGONOMIC DESIGN OF ULTRALATCH ALLOWS THE WRIST TO MAINTAIN A NEUTRAL POSITION, WHICH IS HIGHLY ADVANTAGEOUS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ANY OF A WIDE VARIETY OF UPPER EXTREMITY LIMITATIONS."

- J.C. Moore Licensed Physical Therapist

The hands-free SOSS UltraLatch door handle provides the perfect entry solution for assisted living centers, such as Good Shepherd in Fostoria, Ohio.

This mental health facility in Ohio chose to have the SOSS Invisible Hinge model #420 installed in the plumbing and electrical access panels. The hinges are a picture perfect fit, allowing the doors to be designed so that patients remain safe and the plumbing and electrical remain secure.

Now you see it... Now you don't!

The exquisite design for a private secret room is perfected by the use of SOSS Hinges. When the door is closed, there is no indication that there is an entry way into another room, thanks to the SOSS Invisible Hinges the door is hung on. Once the door is opened, a beautiful entertainment room is revealed.

SOSS Invisible Hinges have been consistently used when the need for security is high. You will find our hinges with no external pinch point and non-removable hinge pin in courtrooms, schools, medical treatment facilities, public office buildings, vaults and safe rooms. SOSS is unparalleled when it comes to securing your most precious people and belongings.

designing and decorating each room within provide them with a special look perfect for their personal kingdom.

From entry doors to cabinet doors to fine furniture, SOSS concealed hinges provide a beautiful, streamlined solution to door hardware for such regal residences. That is why they can be found—or not found, one might say—in more and more of today's high-end homes. And they're not always alone, increasingly accompanied by our revolutionary UltraLatch door latch, a solution that is as effortlessly elegant as it is perfectly practical.

Today's forward-thinking office settings are finding more and more ways to redefine their space, creating new environments that are as streamlined as they are stylish. In these advanced work places, SOSS concealed hinges often can be found.

From hidden presentation boards to removable walls, these invisible innovations are providing smarter ways to utilize shared spaces while also offering a unique aesthetic especially at home in modern environs. And with the introduction of our radical, hands-free UltraLatch door handle, these progressive workplaces are now opening up to SOSS door hardware in even more ways.

Strong, Beautiful. and Invisible.

Historically SOSS Invisible Hinges have been used in unique products. Today, some of these products are very rare, such as the 1933 Rolls Royce Phantom II being restored in this photograph. From custom cabinetry in corporate jets and space-saving folding trays in passenger trains, to hidden rooms and moving walls in residential and commercial environments, SOSS concealed hinges are selected for use in an endless array of specialty applications where compact size, smart operation and superior appearance are required.

That's why discerning eyes will find SOSS hardware in computers, cash registers, copy machines, medical equipment, cases, scales, office equipment, communication room safety doors, pharmaceutical storage areas, courtrooms and churches… just to name a few places.

This photo shows the trunk of the car above, using the Model # 121 SOSS Hinges, which were part of the original production.

• • medical equipment
• • office equipment
• computer and communications
• • transportation and aviation
• custom furniture and cabinetry
• • entry and security doors
• • pharmaceutical storage
• • courtrooms
• • churches

The revolutionary SOSS UltraLatch is like no other knob in the industry. Conceived, engineered and perfected in the U.S.A., UltraLatch's goal is to create the most comfortable and user-friendly door opening device in existence.

Nothing else exists like the UltraLatch. Its flowing lines and solid feel make it a pleasure to use... and a beautiful statement of style.

The elegant UltraLatch makes a bold statement in even the most sophisticated home or office. But it's built for everyday use, using the finest materials and workmanship.

So convenient, you can open any door even when your hands are full.

CERTIFIED FIRE-RATING

The SOSS UltraLatch provides confidence to match its convenience, certified for 20-minute fire-rated doors by Intertek's Warnock Hersey, the industry's most widely recognized certification mark.

ANSI GRADE 1

The SOSS UltraLatch has been independently-tested to meet or exceed ANSI Grade 1 specifications. Certified finishes include Bright Chrome, Satin Chrome, Bright Brass and Satin Brass. Refer to inside back cover for color chips.

Specifications

The UltraLatch is:

STRONG… It is made of only top quality materials and constructed in the U.S.A. The base material for the SOSS UltraLatch is zinc die cast.

COMFORTABLE… The UltraLatch is designed to conform to the shape of the hand and allows clearance for your knuckles.

CONVENIENT… Because of the UltraLatch's comfortable shape, opening doors is convenient for anyone. If you cannot grab the UltraLatch with your hand, this revolutionary door hardware works well with your hip or elbow.

Shown with privacy lock in bright chrome finish.

FEATURES:

• UltraLatch is available for standard door thicknesses of 1⅜", 1½", 1¾" or 2" and metric door thicknesses of 32.5–37 mm, 37–42 mm, 42–47 mm, or 47–52 mm. Additionally, it is designed for a 2⅜" (60 mm) or 2¾" (70mm) backset.
• You may purchase the UltraLatch with or without a privacy lock, or as a stationary handle, without the internal mechanism.
• Contact our factory for availability of matching keyed deadbolts for further security.
• Limited Lifetime Warranty: SOSS UltraLatch is warranted against defects in material or workmanship. Made in the U.S.A., patented in the United States and other countries.

BENEFITS:

• UltraLatch has been specifically designed to fit the 2⅛" (54 mm) diameter hole that is standard in most doors.
• The handles fit either right or left handed doors. All necessary hardware is packed with each UltraLatch.
• Easy Open: Ergonomic shape and location create the ideal function, eliminating the need to grip or rotate. Push/pull motion is easy for any size hand to operate.
• UltraLatch can be installed as a retrofit to existing doors as well as in new installations.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• ADA compliant
• Latch movement: ½" max— push/pull
• Each handle to have independent spring mechanism designed to control latch.
• Function: Passage / Privacy as listed in hardware sets

APPLICATIONS: Healthcare, Patient Room Doors, Assisted Living Facilities, Disabled Housing, Educational Institutions, Home or Office

ANSI GRADE 1

The SOSS UltraLatch has been independently-tested to meet or exceed ANSI Grade 1 specifications. Certified finishes include Bright Chrome, Satin Chrome, Bright Brass and Satin Brass.

FIRE-RATING

The SOSS UltraLatch has passed a Positive Pressure Fire Test and Hose Stream test for 20-minute fire-rated doors.

Shown with privacy lock in oil rubbed bronze finish.

THE SOSS ULTRALATCH IS AVAILABLE IN 8 DIFFERENT FINISHES:

MATCHING KEYED MEDECO DEADBOLT

ULTRALATCH DIMENSIONS

Dimension	Inches	MM
A	39⁄16"	90.49 mm
B	21⁄2"	63.50 mm
C	525⁄32"	146.84 mm
D	31⁄8"	79.38 mm
E	11⁄2"	38.10 mm
F	11⁄16"	26.99 mm
G	13⁄8"	34.93 mm
H	33⁄8"	85.73 mm
I	23⁄32"	18.26 mm
J	29⁄64"	11.51 mm

Standard Door Thickness: 1⅜", 1½", 1¾" or 2"

Metric Door Thickness: 32.5–37 mm, 37 mm–42 mm, 42–47 mm or 47–52 mm

Backset: 2⅜" (60 mm) or 2¾" (70 mm)

AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING FINISHES:

Refer to inside back cover for color chips

How to Order

The UltraLatch can be ordered through any SOSS dealer. Please use the Store Locator section of our website to find an authorized dealer.

Your SOSS dealer will need the following information to order the correct setup for your UltraLatch:

• 1 The total quantity of UltraLatches needed.
• 2 Number required with privacy lock (if any).
• 3 Finish required—a list of finishes can be found on page 31.
• 4 The standard door thickness (1⅜", 1½", 1¾" or 2") or the metric door thickness (32.5–37 mm, 37–42 mm, 42–47 mm or 47– 52 mm).
• 5 The backset: 2⅜" (60 mm) or 2¾" (70 mm).
• 6 Number of stationary (no internal mechanism) handles needed (if any).
• 7 If deadbolts are needed, the following information is required:
  • Number of deadbolts needed.
  • Finish of deadbolts a list of finishes can be found on page 31
  • Backset of any deadbolts needed
  • Type of key (Keyed alike, keyed differently or master keyed)

You may also contact SOSS directly for assistance with ordering.

Installation

When you receive your UltraLatch from the factory, it will be ready for installation into a left hand door. Instructions are provided with the UltraLatch for changing the assembly to fit a right hand door.

To determine your door orientation, notice the hinge location when facing the push side of the door. If the hinges are on the left, it's a left hand door. If the hinges are on the right, it's a right hand door.

The following tools are required for installing the UltraLatch:

• Flat screwdriver
• Torpedo level
• Adjustable square
• 1" flat wood chisel
• Pencil
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• T-15 6 Lobe screwdriver
• Hammer
• Electric drill
• ⅛", 11⁄64" and 9⁄32" drill bits
• Small needle nose pliers
• Safety goggles or glasses
• UltraLatch drill guide (Recommended)

ULTRALATCH DRILL GUIDE, PART # LDG

For complete installation instructions and an installation video, please see our website: www.soss.com.

The UltraLatch requires a precisely located screw hole drilled perpendicular to the door face above the face hole. This is why we highly recommend the purchase of the optional UltraLatch drill guide to ensure the proper location of this hole.

For more than 115 years, SOSS Invisible Hinges have been known as the strongest and most beautiful, completely invisible hinges available. Today they are used worldwide in commercial buildings, private homes, furniture and other products. From the largest entrance doors to the smallest jewelry boxes, SOSS Door Hardware has the perfect size hinge for you. SOSS Invisible Hinges are

engineered with you in mind. They will never need adjusted. The moving pivot point remains inside the hinge during travel, eliminating an external pinch point on the back side of the door. When closed, the SOSS Invisible Hinge cannot be seen or tampered with. When open, the riveted hinge pin is non-removable. These features make our hinges ideal for a wide variety of uses.

New! Now Fire-Rated!

Invisible Closer Hinge

The SOSS Invisible Closer gives you a fire-rated closer that is totally invisible from either side when the door is closed. When the door is open, you see only the hinge face and links.

The closure rate is completely adjustable with an Allen wrench after installation. Installation can be either inside the door itself or inside the door jamb. The SOSS Invisible Closer is ideally suited for all types of doors 1⅜" thick or more. Recommended spacing is one half of the distance from the center of the door to the center of the top hinge.

The Underwriters Laboratories labeled 416IC, 416SSIC, 418IC, 418SSIC, 220ASIC, and 220SSIC SOSS Invisible Closer hinges can be used on hollow metal, sheet metal, tin clad, and steel composite swinging type fire doors and frames rated up to and including three hours. They can also be used on wood core doors and frames rated up to 20 minutes.

Additionally, they can be used on wood/plastic composite doors constructed with Georgia Pacific FSI or FSII banding for a rating up to and including 90 minutes.

The Underwriters Laboratories labeled 420IC and 420SSIC SOSS Invisible Closer Hinges can be used on hollow metal, sheet metal, tin clad, and steel composite swinging type fire doors and frames rated up to and including three hours. Additionally, they can be used on wood core doors and frames rated up to 20 minutes.

Door Thickness	Closer Model #	Description	A	B	C	D
1⅜"	216IC	20 minute fire-rated closer for wood or metal	115⁄32"	⅜"	65⁄16"	¾"
1⅜"	416IC/416SSIC	3 hour fire-rated closer for metal, 90 minute for wood/plastic composite, 20 minute for wood	115⁄32"	⅜"	65⁄16"	3⁄4"
1¾"	218IC	20 minute fire-rated closer for wood or metal	141⁄64"	⅜"	7"	1"
1¾"	418IC/418SSIC	3 hour fire-rated closer for metal, 20 minute for wood	141⁄64"	⅜"	7"	1"
2"	220IC	20 minute fire-rated closer for wood or metal	163⁄64"	⅜"	67⁄8"	1"
2"	220ASIC/220SSIC	3 hour fire-rated closer for metal, 90 minute for wood/plastic composite, 20 minute for wood	163⁄64"	⅜"	67⁄8"	1"
2"	420IC/420SSIC	3 hour fire-rated closer for metal	131⁄32"	⅜"	657⁄64"	1"

The Underwriters Laboratories labeled 216IC, 218IC, and 220IC SOSS Invisible Closer hinges can be used on hollow metal, sheet metal, tin clad, steel composite or wood core swinging type fire doors and frames with 20 minute ratings.

Use at least one fire-rated closer for every 20" of door height or portion thereof , or one closer for each 55 lbs. of door weight or fraction thereof, whichever calculation demands more closers.

New! SOSS Hercules Hinge®

The new SOSS Hercules Hinges® are ideal for doors of extreme weight or size. They can be used in place of standard model #218 or #220 invisible hinges when the use of fewer hinges is needed.

For example, a standard 80" tall, 36" wide, 1-3/4" door that weighs 150 lbs. normally needs four model #218 SOSS Invisible Hinges. With the SOSS Hercules Hinge® model #218H on this size door, only two hinges are required.

Hinges, please consult the factory.

					Invisible Hinge
SOSS Hercules Hinges are currently available in three popular finishes;	Hinge #	Description	Door Material	Fire Rating*	Min. Door Thickness
Satin Chrome (US26D), Satin Brass (US4), and Satin Nickel (US15).	218H	Solid alloy steel body & links, similar to model #218	Wood/Metal	2 Hour	1¾"
For assistance with choosing the correct number of SOSS Hercules	220H	Solid alloy steel body & links, similar to model #220	Wood/Metal	2 Hour	2"

*Rating is in accordance with BS EN 1634-1 standards. These hinges are not UL fire rated.

This sizing chart is intended for doors that exceed sizing chart on page 51.

Door Width in Inches and Millimeters
in	mm
4	100
5
	200
10	300
15
	400
20	500
	700
30	900
40
50	1,250
60
70	1,750
	2,000

Example: A 60" wide door weighing 300 lbs. would require four #218H or three #220H Hercules Hinges. The red line shows how the sizing and selection were determined from the sizing chart.

		Hinge Number	218H	220H
	Hercules Hinge	Number of Hinges Required	12 10
	Door Weight in Pounds and Kilograms
kg		lb
495		1089	11	9
440 450	990	968	10	8
385	405 891 360 792	847	9
330	315 693	726	8	7
275	270 594	605	7	6
220	225 495	484	6	5
165	180 396 135 297	363	5	4
110	90 198	242	4	3
			3
				2
			2

218H 220H

Hinge Number

Dimension	218H	220H
A	1⅛" (28.58 mm)	1⅜" (34.93 mm)
B	55/64" (21.83 mm)	11/16" (26.99 mm)
C	439/64" (117.08 mm)	51/2" (139.70 mm)
D	23/64" (9.13 mm)	1/2" (12.70 mm)
E	1/4" (6.35 mm)	9/32" (7.14 mm)
F	27/16" (61.91 mm)	231/32" (75.41 mm)
G	1/16" (1.59 mm)	3/32" (2.38 mm)
H	141/64" (41.67 mm)	163/64" (50.40 mm)
I	13/32" (10.32 mm)	15/32" (11.91 mm)
Minimum Material Thickness	13/4" (44.45 mm)	2" (50.80 mm)
Wood Screw Sizes	#10 x 21/2"	#12 x 21/2"
Soft Wood Pilot Hole	No.43	No. 38
Hard Wood Pilot Hole	No. 31	No. 25
Machine Screw Size	#10-24 x 3/4"	#12-24 x 1"
Hinge Weight	2.15 lbs	3.80 lbs.

KEY TO DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN CHARTS

All SOSS Hercules Hinges are shipped with the proper size wood and machine screws unless ordered without. Do not exceed "E" dimension.

Specifications

FOR WOOD OR METAL APPLICATIONS

HINGE ILLUSTRATIONS ON THIS PAGE ARE SHOWN HALF SIZE.

			Light Duty			Medium Duty
Dimension	100	101	103	303	203	204	208
A	⅜"(9.53mm)	⅜"(9.53mm)	½"(12.70mm)	½"(12.70mm)	½"(12.70mm)	½"(12.70mm)	⅝"(15.8mm)
B	9⁄32"(7.14mm)	19⁄64"(7.54mm)	⅜"(9.53mm)	⅜"(9.53mm)	23⁄64"(9.13mm)	23⁄64"(9.13mm)	29⁄64"(11.51mm)
C	1"(25.40mm)	111⁄16"(42.86mm)	1½"(38.10mm)	133⁄64"(38.50mm)	1¾"(44.45mm)	2⅜"(60.33mm)	2¾"(69.85mm)
D	3⁄32"(2.38mm)	7⁄64"(2.78mm)	⅛"(3.18mm)	⅛"(3.18mm)	7⁄64"(2.78mm)	7⁄64"(2.78mm)	9⁄64"(3.57mm)
E	3⁄32"(2.38mm)	3⁄32"(2.38mm)	⅛"(3.18mm)	⅛"(3.18mm)	⅛"(3.18mm)	⅛"(3.18mm)	5⁄32"(3.97mm)
F	⅜"(9.53mm)	⅞"(22.23mm)	11⁄16"(17.46mm)	19⁄32"(15.08mm)	¾"(19.05mm)	1¼"(31.75mm)	111⁄32"(34.13mm)
G	1⁄32"(.79mm)	1⁄32"(.79mm)	1⁄32"(.79mm)	1⁄32"(.79mm)	1⁄32"(.79mm)	1⁄32"(0.79mm)	3⁄64"(1.19mm)
H	15⁄32"(11.91mm)	29⁄64"(11.51mm)	19⁄32"(15.08mm)	41⁄64"(16.27mm)	23⁄32"(18.26mm)	23⁄32"(18.26mm)	29⁄32"(23.02mm)
I	15⁄64"(5.96mm)	7⁄32"(5.56mm)	7⁄32"(5.56mm)	.054"(1.37mm)	3⁄16"(4.76mm)	¼"(6.35mm)	9⁄32"(7.14mm)
Minimum Material Thickness	½"(12.70mm)	½"(12.70mm)	¾"(19.05mm)	11⁄16"(17.46mm)	¾"(19.05mm)	¾"(19.05mm)	1"(25.40mm)
Wood Screw Sizes	#5x¾"(3.5x19mm)	#5x¾"(3.5x19mm)	#6x1"(3.5x25mm)	#5x¾"(3.5x19mm)	#6x1"(3.5x25mm)	#7x1¼"(3.9x32mm)	#8x1¼"(4.2x32mm)
Soft Wood Pilot Hole	No. 53	No. 53	No. 52	No. 53	No. 52	No. 51	No. 48
Hard Wood Pilot Hole	No. 47	No. 47	No. 44	No. 47	No. 44	No. 39	No. 35
Machine Screw Sizes	#4-40x½"	#4-40x½"	#6-40x½"	#5-40x½"	#6-40x½"	#8-32x⅝"	#8-32x⅝"
Hinge Weight	.04 lb.	.07 lb.	.09 lb.	.05 lb.	.11 lb.	.20 lb.	.34 lb.

NOTE: Refer to page 51 for assistance with choosing the right hinge for the job. Refer to inside back cover for color chips.

KEY TO DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN CHARTS

All hinges are shipped with the proper size wood screws unless ordered without. Machine screws available upon request for an additional charge. Do not exceed "E" dimension.

	Medium Duty		Heavy Duty
Dimension	212	216/216FR	218/218FR	220/220FR
A	¾"(19. 05mm)	1"(25.40mm)	1⅛"(28.58mm)	1⅜"(34.93mm)
B	35⁄64"(13.89mm)	47⁄64"(18.65mm)	⅞"(22.23mm)	11⁄16"(26.99mm)
C	3¾"(95.25mm)	4⅝"(117.48mm)	4⅝"(117.48mm)	5½"(139.70mm)
D	11⁄64"(4.37mm)	15⁄64"(5.95mm)	⅜"(9.53mm)	½"(12.70mm)
E	3⁄16"(4.76mm)	¼"(6.35mm)	¼"(6.35mm)	9⁄32"(7.14mm)
F	21⁄16"(52.39mm)	219⁄32"(65.88mm)	215⁄32"(62.71mm)	215⁄16"(74.61mm)
G	3⁄64"(1.19mm)	1⁄16"(1.59mm)	1⁄16"(1.59mm)	1⁄16"(1.59mm)
H	15⁄64"(27.38mm)	115⁄32"(37.31mm)	141⁄64"(41.67mm)	163⁄64"(50.40mm)
I	⅜"(9.53mm)	15⁄32"(11.91mm)	13⁄32"(10.32mm)	15⁄32"(11.91mm)
Minimum Material Thickness	1⅛"(28.58mm)	1⅜"(34.93mm)	1¾"(44.45mm)	2"(50.80mm)
Wood Screw Sizes	#10x1¼"(4.8x32mm)	#14x1½"(6.3x38mm)	#10x1½"(4.8x38mm)	#12x1½"(5.5x38mm)
Soft Wood Pilot Hole	No. 43	No. 32	No. 43	No. 38
Hard Wood Pilot Hole	No. 31	No. 10	No. 31	No. 25
Machine Screw Sizes	#10-24x¾"	#¼-20x1"	#10-24x1"	#12-24x1"
Hinge Weight	.75 lb.	1.65 lb.	1.86 lb.	3.15 lb.

NOTE: Refer to page 51 for assistance with choosing the right hinge for the job. Refer to page 40 for fire-rated information. Refer to inside back cover for color chips.

KEY TO DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN CHARTS

All hinges are shipped with the proper size wood screws unless ordered without. Machine screws available upon request for an additional charge. Models 216/216FR, 218/218FR and 220/220FR are shipped with the proper size wood and machine screws unless ordered without. Do not exceed "E" dimension.

Fire-rated

SOSS offers a complete line of firerated invisible hinges. Whether your doorway is made of wood or metal, rated 20 minutes or three hours, there is a SOSS fire-rated hinge that will comply and still give you the "uniquely invisible" hinge that you expect from SOSS.

SOSS Invisible Hinge models #418, #418SS, #220AS, #220SS, #420 and #420SS are classified in accordance with Underwriters Laboratories test standards UL10C and UBC7-2(1997).

The chart below lists the SOSS Invisible Hinges that are currently available for fire-rating.

420, 420SS

The SOSS Invisible #420 Hinges are specifically designed with square edges for metal doors.

The Underwriters Laboratories labeled #420 SOSS Invisible Hinges can be used on hollow metal, sheet metal, tin clad and steel composite swinging-type fire doors and frames rated up to and including three hours. Additionally, they can be used on wood core doors and frames rated up to 20 minutes.

Use at least one fire-rated hinge for every 20" of door height or portion thereof, or one hinge for every 60 lbs. or fraction thereof, whichever calculation demands more hinges.

416, 416SS, 418, 418SS, 220AS, 220SS

The Underwriters Laboratories labeled 416, 416SS, 418, 418SS, 220AS, 220SS. SOSS Invisible Hinges can be used on hollow metal, sheet metal, tin clad and steel composite swinging-type fire

doors and frames rated up to and including three hours. They also can be used on wood core doors and frames rated up to 20 minutes.

Additionally, they can be used on wood/plastic composite doors constructed with Georgia Pacific FS I or FS II banding for a rating up to and including 90 minutes.

Use at least one fire-rated hinge for every 20" of door height or portion thereof, or one hinge for every 60 lbs. or fraction thereof, whichever calculation demands more hinges.

216/216FR, 218/218FR, 220/220FR, 218PT and 220PT

The Underwriters Laboratories labeled 216/216FR, 218/218FR, 220/220FR, 218PT and 220PT

SOSS Invisible Hinges can be used on hollow metal, sheet metal, tin clad, steel composite or wood core swinging-type fire doors and frames with 20 minute ratings.

Use at least one fire-rated hinge for every 20" of door height or portion thereof, or one hinge for each 60 lbs. or fraction thereof, whichever calculation demands more hinges.

Special door and jamb preparation may be required for all fire-rated hinges.

NOTE: SOSS Invisible Hinge product specifications available on request.

Never exceed maximum door size of 4' wide by 8' tall for fire-rated doors only.

Min. Door Thickness	Description	Rating	Door Material
1⅜"	216/216FR	20 Min.	wood or metal
1¾"	218/218FR, 218PT	20 Min.	wood or metal
2"	220/220FR, 220PT	20 Min.	wood or metal
1⅜"	416, 416SS	90/180*	wood or metal
1¾"	418, 418SS	90/180*	wood or metal
2"	220AS, 220SS	90/180*	wood/metal
2"	420, 420SS	180	metal

^* All fire rated hinges are shipped with the proper size wood and machine screws unless ordered without. Do not exceed "E" dimension.

NOTE: The hinge side door style for 90 minute wood faced doors must be a minimum of 2¼" wide.

Fire-Rated Applications for Metal or Wood

Fire-Rated Applications for Metal or Wood
Dimension	220AS/220SS	416/416SS	418/418SS	420/420SS
A	1⅜" (34.93mm)	1" (25.40mm)	1⅛" (28.58mm)	1⅜" (34.93mm)
B	11⁄16" (26.99mm)	47⁄64" (18.65mm)	55⁄64" (21.83mm)	13⁄64" (26.59mm)
C	5½" (139.70mm)	4⅝" (117.48mm)	439⁄64" (117.08mm)	4½" (114.30mm)
D	½" (12.70mm)	15⁄64" (5.95mm)	23⁄64" (9.13mm)	31⁄64" (12.30mm)
E	9⁄32" (7.14mm)	¼" (6.35mm)	¼" (6.35mm)	9⁄32" (7.15mm)
F	231⁄32" (75.41mm)	239⁄64" (66.28mm)	27⁄16" (61.91mm)	215⁄16" (74.62mm)
G	3⁄32" (2.38mm)	1⁄16" (1.59mm)	1⁄16" (1.59mm)	3⁄32" (2.38mm)
H	163⁄64" (50.40mm)	115⁄32" (37.31mm)	141⁄64" (41.67mm)	131⁄32" (50.01mm)
I	15⁄32" (11.91mm)	15⁄32" (11.91mm)	13⁄32" (10.32mm)	15⁄32" (11.91mm)
Min. Mat. Thickness	2" (50.80mm)	1⅜" (34.93mm)	1¾" (44.45mm)	2" (50.80mm)
Wood Screw Sizes	#12x2½"	#14x2½"	#10x2½"	N/A
Soft Wood Pilot Hole	No. 38	No. 32	No. 43	N/A
Hard Wood Pilot Hole	No. 25	No. 10	No. 31	N/A
Machine Screw Sizes	#12-24x1"	#¼-20x1"	#10-24x¾"	#12-24x1"
Hinge Weight	3.80 lbs.	1.92 lbs.	2.15 lbs.	3.44 lbs.

NOTE: Refer to page 40 for selecting the right hinge for fire-rated applications.

KEY TO DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN CHARTS

All fire rated hinges are shipped with the proper size wood and machine screws unless ordered without. Do not exceed "E" dimension.

Power Transfer Hinge

The SOSS Power Transfer Hinge gives you the ability to send power through our hinges. They are perfect for providing a route to run electrical wires from the frame into the door. This allows the transfer of electrical current to power electronic door devices, such as locks, strikes or door viewers. Two models, the 218PT and 220PT, are available. The 218PT is for doors with a 1¾" thickness, and the 220PT is for doors of 2" or more. Both models have been labeled by Underwriters Laboratories for use on hollow metal, sheet metal, tin clad, steel composite or wood core swinging type fire doors and frames with 20-minute ratings.

These hinges come with 4' of wires on one side and 1' on the other.

The SOSS Power Transfer Hinges are for use with four or six wire applications. Maximum wire rating is 2.5 ampere at 24 volts of direct current. For devices requiring more than 2.5 AMP, do not use SOSS Power Transfer Hinge. The maximum total current for a four wire hinge is two times the maximum current shown in the electrical ratings chart: two wires in, two wires out of door. The wires are 24 & 26 AWG for both the model #218PT and #220PT hinges. These wires are not to be connected to wires larger than 18 American wire gauge wires.

See page 40 for detailed fire rated information.

Model 218PT	Model 220PT
Dimension	Inches	mm	Dimension	Inches	mm
A	1⅛"	28.58 mm	A	1⅜"	34.93 mm
B	⅞"	22.23 mm	B	11/16"	26.99 mm
C	4⅝"	117.48 mm	C	5½"	139.70 mm
D	⅜"	9.53 mm	D	½"	12.70 mm
E	¼"	6.35 mm	E	9⁄32"	7.14 mm
F	215⁄32"	11.91 mm	F	215⁄16"	74.61 mm
G	1/16"	1.59 mm	G	1/16"	1.59 mm
H	141/64"	41.67 mm	H	163/64"	50.40 mm
I	13⁄32"	10.32 mm	I	15⁄32"	11.91 mm
	Min. Mat. Thickness: 1¾" (44.45 mm)		Min. Mat. Thickness: 2" (50.80 mm)
	Wood Screw Size: #10x1½"			Wood Screw Size: #12x1½" (5.5x38 mm)
	Soft Wood Pilot Hole: No. 43			Soft Wood Pilot Hole: No. 38
	Hard Wood Pilot Hole: No. 31			Hard Wood Pilot Hole: No. 25
	Machine Screw Size: #10-24x1"		Machine Screw Size: #12-24x1"

KEY TO DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN CHARTS

Hinge Weight: 1.95 lb. Hinge Weight: 3.24 lb.

All power transer hinges are shipped with the proper size wood and machine screws unless ordered without. Do not exceed "E" dimension.

EQUIPMENT 218PT / 220PT 9596U Installation Instructions POWER TRANSFER HINGE S25098

Metal Cabinet Applications

HINGES ARE SHOWN HALF SIZE.

An assortment of specially modified SOSS Invisible Hinges is available for use in cabinets, computers, copiers and other electronic equipment. If you have a unique hinge installation application for our invisible hinge, modifications can be made to any of our standard models.

INSTALLATION OF METAL CABINET HINGES

Hinges 114, 205 and 314 are designed for easy installation in metal cabinets. A typical installation is shown in adjacent drawings. Hinge is shown in the open and closed position.

When installing hinges, sheet metal flange should be slotted for link bunch and drilled for fastener.

Model 106:

Mounts on BACK of door and frame and requires no mortise. Hinge is visible from the back, maximum door thickness is 5/64".

Dimension	106	114	205	314
A	19⁄32"(15.08mm)	½"(12.70mm)	½"(12.70mm)	½"(12.70mm)
B	7⁄16"(11.11mm)	29⁄64"(11.51mm)	37⁄64"(14.68mm)	29⁄64"(11.51mm)
C	23⁄8"(60.33mm)	1½"(38.10mm)	2⅜"(60.33mm)	133⁄64"(38.50mm)
D	13⁄64"(5.16mm)	13⁄64"(5.16mm)	21⁄64"(8.33mm)	13⁄64"(5.16mm)
E	N/A	⅛"(3.18mm)	⅛"(3.18mm)	⅛"(3.18mm)
F	N/A	11⁄16"(17.46mm)	1¼"(31.75mm)	19⁄32"(15.08mm)
G	19⁄32"(15.08mm)	3⁄32"(2.38mm)	15⁄64"(5.95mm)	3⁄32"(2.38mm)
H	N/A	19⁄32"(15.08mm)	23⁄32"(18.26mm)	41⁄64"(16.27mm)
I	N/A	7⁄32"(5.56mm)	¼"(6.35mm)	1⁄16"(1.59mm)
Max. Matl. Thickness	5⁄64" (1.984mm)	3⁄64" (1.190mm)	3⁄32" (2.381mm)	N/A
Machine Screw Sizes	????	#6-40x½"	#8-32x⅝"	#5-40x½"
Hinge Weight	.18 lb.	.10 lb.	.22 lb.	.06 lb.

All metal cabinet hinges are shipped without screws unless otherwise specified.

Do not exceed "E" dimension.

Metal Cabinet Applications

Special Applications

HINGES ARE SHOWN HALF SIZE.

Modifications Are Available!

HINGES AT RIGHT ARE SHOWN HALF SIZE.

For special applications, unusual sizes and weights, engineering and design assistance is available free of charge. Please consult the SOSS Home Office.

We have modified the screw hole sizes for special uses.

Dimension	101M	203M
A	⅜"(9.53mm)	½"(12.70mm)
B	19⁄64"(7.54mm)	23⁄64"(9.13mm)
C	111⁄16"(42.86mm)	1¾"(44.45mm)
D	7⁄64"(2.78mm)	7⁄64"(2.78mm)
E	3⁄32"(2.38mm)	⅛"(3.18mm)
F	⅞"(22.23mm)	¾"(19.05mm)
G	1⁄32"(.79mm)	1⁄32"(.79mm)
H	29⁄64"(11.51mm)	23⁄32"(18.26mm)
I	7⁄32"(5.56mm)	3⁄16"(4.76mm)
J	.150"(w/.281" Countersink)	.230"(w/⅜" dia. x .09" Deep C'Bore)
Min. Mat. Thickness	½"(12.70mm)	¾"(19.05mm)

Counterboring available by special request.

KEY TO DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN CHARTS

Modified hinges are not supplied with screws. Do not exceed "E" dimension.

Path & Clearance for Doors

The diagram below left shows the typical path of a SOSS hinged door. The table shows the door clearance when fully opened for each SOSS hinge.

	Dimensions
	E		D		G		J
Hinge No.	Inch	mm	Inch	mm	Inch	mm	Inch	mm
101	3⁄32	2.4	7⁄64	2.78	1⁄32	0.8	11⁄64	4.37
103	⅛	3.2	⅛	3.18	1⁄32	0.8	7⁄32	5.56
303	⅛	3.2	⅛	3.18	1⁄32	0.8	15⁄64	5.95
314	⅛	3.18	13⁄64	5.16	3⁄32	2.4	¼	6.35
203	⅛	3.2	7⁄64	2.78	1⁄32	0.8	15⁄64	5.95
204	⅛	3.2	7⁄64	2.78	1⁄32	0.79	15⁄64	5.95
208	5⁄32	4.0	9⁄64	3.57	3⁄64	1.2	5⁄16	7.94
212	3⁄16	4.8	11⁄64	4.37	3⁄64	1.2	⅜	9.53
216	¼	6.4	15⁄64	5.95	1⁄16	1.6	33⁄64	13.10
218	¼	6.4	⅜	9.53	1⁄16	1.2	½	12.70
220	9⁄32	7.1	½	12.7	1⁄16	1.6	39⁄64	15.48

Open Clearance for Special Doors with Added Material

Many doors often have applied material to the pull or push side of a door. This could be an applied mirror, paneling, trim or baseboard. When using SOSS Invisible

hinges and applying material to the push side of your door and/ or frame, there is no concern with the hinges working as designed. However, as material is applied to

the pull side face of the door and/ or frame, modifications to how the hinges are installed are often times required. Following are diagrams and information about typical

modifications to the installation of SOSS Invisible Hinges when applying material to the pull side face of the door and/or frame.

drawing for door clearance at 180° opening.

Clearance reduces to approximately 1/64" as door approaches the frame upon opening. Beyond that point, the clearance increases to the maximum clearance when the door reaches its fully open position at 180°. See the hinge template drawing for that dimension. If the template "E" dimension is exceeded, the door will hit the jamb and bind. See specifications for SOSS Invisible Hinges on previous pages for dimension "E".

Barrel Hinge

SOSS Invisible Barrel Hinges are made of solid brass with brass links. They are easily installed. Just drill to the proper size and insert the hinge. SOSS Invisible Barrel Hinges are totally invisible from either side when the door is closed.

EASILY INSTALLED

Secure mounting in wooden door or panel is assured by tightening the tensioning screw on all models except BH085. It is held in place with #2 screws supplied with each hinge. On all other models to accommodate more demanding weight applications, the cylinders can be additionally secured by installing a chipboard or wood screw in the groove on the exposed end. Forstner drill bits are recommended for best results.

Hinge BH104 used in solid wood flybox manufactured by Southern Heritage Craftsmen, 843-342-5393.

Part #	Min. Door Thickness	Drill Bit (mm)	Drill Bit (in.)	A	B	Dimensions (mm) C	D min.	E max.	Wood Screw
BH085	7⁄16"	8 mm	Letter "O"	8.18	9.9	11.6	1.9	0.8	#2x⅜"
BH104	1⁄2"	10 mm	25⁄64"	10	11.5	15.7	2	1.8	#3x⅜"
BH124	5⁄8"	12 mm	15⁄32"	12	13.3	19	2.7	2.1	#4x½"
BH144	3⁄4"	14 mm	35⁄64"	14	15.5	23	3	3	#6x½"
BH164	7⁄8"	16 mm	5⁄8"	16	16.5	23.5	3	2.3	#6x5/8"
BH184	11⁄8"	18 mm	45⁄64"	18	18	27	3	3	#6x¾"
BH244	11⁄4"	24 mm	15⁄16"	24	24.9	35.1	4.1	3.5	#10x11/4"

If desired, a customer-supplied secondary screw may be installed in the groove that is 180 degrees from the tensioning screw; this is optional and not supplied with the hinges.

NOTE: For exact applications it is recommended the hinge be measured before installation as the above dimensions may vary slightly.

Quadrant Hinge

Constructed of stainless steel, the SOSS Quadrant Hinge is now available for woodworkers or manufacturers of high-quality wood products. The hinge support is mortised into the case or frame, so when the case is closed it is virtually invisible.

Available in either a bright gold or bright brass finish, the SOSS Quadrant Hinge adds a custom touch to that special wood project.

Part #	Description
QH6	Quadrant Hinge, Bright Gold on Stainless Steel
QH7	Quadrant Hinge, Bright Brass on Stainless Steel

Packaged two per bag, #2x⅜" flat head Phillips wood screws included.

Magnetic Door Holder & Stop

Sturdy, practical and easy to install, SOSS Magnetic Door Holder and Stop holds doors open even in a heavy wind.

Mount either vertically to the floor or horizontally to baseboard or wall.

Available for bulk shipment or in full-color point-of-purchase cards.

Oil Rubbed Bronze, Antique Bronze, Satin Nickel, Black Powdercoat, Satin Chrome, Bright Chrome, Bright Gold and White Powdercoat.

Part #	Finish Description
MDHBUS10B-HS	Oil Rubbed Bronze
MDHBUS10-HS	Antique Bronze
MDHBUS15-HS	Satin Nickel
MDHBUS19-HS	Black Powdercoat
MDHBUS26D-HS	Satin Chrome
MDHBUS26-HS	Bright Chrome
MDHBUS3-HS	Bright Gold
MDHBWH-HS	White Powdercoat

DIMENSIONS

33/4" Overall Length Main Stem Length Base Length 3/4" Base Diameter 13/16"

MATERIAL

Zamac & Steel

HOLDING POWER

SOSS Magnetic Door Holders have a magnetic holding power of 9 lbs. when installed properly.

MULTIPLE POSITION MOUNTING

SOSS Magnetic Door Holders mount either vertically to the floor or horizontally to the baseboard or wall.

HARDWARE

Three plastic anchors, five #7-1" screws and one 1/4x20x113/16" concrete anchor are included.

Router Guide Templates & Template System

ROUTER GUIDE TEMPLATES

SOSS Invisible Hinges now can be installed easier and faster than ever before. Router guide templates are available for hinges as shown on the chart.

A perfect routed outline is foolproof (the only critical dimension is the depth of the shallow mortise), so you can expect a perfect installation every time.

Each router guide template is individually handcrafted for exactness. The template is held on the door and jamb with nails; guide pins locate the deep mortise. The edges of the template assure a perfect outline when used with SOSS RGB100 Template Guide and Lock Nut, or the Porter-Cable Template Guide #42024 (Lock Face Routing) and #42237 (Lock Nut).

CAUTION:

Do not use resharpened bits.

NOTE:

Please visit our website, www.soss.com, for a video on how to use the SOSS Installation Templates and Template Systems to install SOSS Invisible Hinges.

Hinge Model	Router Bit Size	Router Guide Template #
#101	1⁄4"	101IT
#103	3⁄8"	103IT
#203	3⁄8"	203IT
#204	3⁄8"	204IT
#208	3⁄8"	208IT
#212	3⁄8"	212IT
#216	½"	216IT
#218	½"	218IT
#220	½"	220IT
#416	½"	416IT
#418	½"	418IT

ROUTER GUIDE SYSTEM EASILY APPLIED TO DOOR AND FRAME

The SOSS Router Guide System saves you time and measurements. The router guide templates can be positioned exactly to the hinge locations desired, and then locked into place. The system, with two, three or four router guides locked into place, can be moved from door to door jamb, thereby eliminating time consuming measurements.

For complete instructions for installation with a router guide system, please visit our website or contact the SOSS office. Complete instructions are supplied with each Router Guide System.

For Hinge#
#212
#216 and #416
#218 and #418
#220
For Hinge#
#212
#216 and #416
#218 and #418
#220

Router Bits

SOSS Door Hardware now has available Amana Tool Router Bits to be used with each of our router guides. These router bits are manufactured with the highest quality materials, so you can expect the same great quality from Amana Tool that SOSS Door Hardware has been providing for more than 115 years.

NOTE: The 46259S Amana Tool Router bit requires the use of a 3/8" collet. Your router must be fitted with this size collet in order to use this router bit.

Recommended Amana Tool® Router Bits
SOSS Router Guide #	Router Bit Part Number	Router Bit Size
101IT	43828	¼" x 27⁄8"
103IT	46259S	⅜" x 3¼"
203IT	46259S	⅜" x 3¼"
204IT	46259S	⅜" x 3¼"
208IT	46259S	⅜" x 3¼"
212IT	46259S	⅜" x 3¼"
216IT	51310	½" x 3¼"
218IT	51310	½" x 3¼"
220IT	51310	½" x 3¼"
416IT	51310	½" x 3¼"
418IT	51310	½" x 3¼"

Router Guide Bushing & Lock Nut

RGB100 ROUTER GUIDE BUSHING & LOCKNUT

Guide bushing and locknut for use with SOSS Invisible Hinge Router Guide. Guide bushing I.D. 21⁄32"; O.D. ¾"; distance past base 9⁄16"; locknut fits bushing.

Fits most routers.

Steel Door Reinforcements

Save time and expense by using these all-steel reinforcements that are ready to weld into place. Reinforcements are available for the SOSS hinges #216, #218, #220, #416 and #418.

Hinge reinforcement drawings are available. Contact the SOSS office for further information.

U.I.P. #	Description	Hinge
216SDB	Steel, Two Pieces Per Side	216, 416
218SDB	Steel, Two Pieces Per Side	218, 418
220SDB	Steel, Two Pieces Per Side	220

As seen from the inside of the door looking out.

Installation Information

Recommended Spacing

Notice in the illustration showing three hinges, that the "center" hinge is not shown in the usual location near the center of the door. The "center" hinge should be located one-half the distance from the horizontal center line of the door to the center line of the top hinge.

On installations requiring four SOSS Invisible Hinges, the second hinge from the top should be located one-half the distance from the door's horizontal center line to the center line of the top hinge. The third hinge from the top should be located one-quarter of the "A" dimension below the horizontal centerline of the door.

For small cabinet doors using the light or medium duty hinges the spacing for the top and bottom hinges need only be 2- 4 inches from the top or bottom of the door to the center line of the top or bottom hinge respectively.

NOTE: For spacing information beyond what is shown, visit our website at www.soss.com.

Overlay Applications

SOSS Invisible Hinges are not just for use in flush inset doors applications. They also can be used in some overlay door applications. The illustrations show how our hinges operate in this type of application. Please contact our customer service department for further assistance.

Hinge #	"M"	"J"	"E"
100	0.020"	11⁄64"	3⁄32"
101	0.032"	11⁄64"	3⁄32"
103	0.016"	7⁄32"	1⁄8"
203	0.016"	15⁄64"	1⁄8"
204	0.020"	15⁄64"	1⁄8"
208	0.021"	5⁄16"	5⁄32"
212	0.025"	3⁄8"	3⁄16"
216	0.045"	33⁄64"	1⁄4"
218	0.084"	1⁄2"	1⁄4"
220	0.128"	39⁄64"	9⁄32"

Choosing the Right Hinge and the Right Number of Hinges

For your convenience, an interactive, easy to use hinge sizing calculator is available on our website, www.soss.com.

If the information you need is not on the online calculator or this chart, consult the factory.

To obtain the best performance from SOSS Invisible Hinges, it is recommended that the largest hinge model be used for the material thickness of the door.

Every door should be provided with at least one hinge for every 30 inches in height or portion thereof; however, more hinges may be required per chart below.

Door Width

For example, a 90" door needs three hinges and a 91" door needs four.

DIRECTIONS

After determining the weight and width of the door, draw a straight line through the door width and weight to line "A", as indicated in the example.

Continue with a horizontal line sideways from the point of intersection with line "A" until the door thickness is reached. Use the number of hinges and the model number indicated on this line.

To use this chart as a working guide, we suggest that you photocopy this page.

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4

NOTE: For Fire-Rated Hinges, use formulas described on page 40.

EXAMPLE

A wood door 30" wide, 200 lbs., with a thickness of 1¾" will require four #218 SOSS Invisible Hinges. The red line shows how the sizing and selection were determined from the hinge sizing chart.

The hinge sizing chart above has been developed to assist you in determining the correct size and number of hinges for your installation.

NOTE: For doors that exceed size/weight on this chart, consider using our new Hercules hinges shown on page 37.

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DOOR HARDWARE

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