McKinney Commercial Hinges in Indianapolis, IN.

Five Knuckle Ball Bearing Hinges

The TA series is McKinney flagship architectural hinge line and the default on most commercial schedules. These are Grade 1 ball bearing hinges available in full mortise, half mortise and half surface configurations to suit different door and frame conditions. The TA2714 is the steel standard weight version and the TA2314 is the stainless steel equivalent, both commonly used on flush door, frame and wall applications and on doors carrying a closer.

Heavy Weight and High Frequency Hinges

Heavy weight hinges use thicker leaves and larger bearings to carry heavier slabs and higher cycle counts. Entrances, service corridors, stairwell doors and any opening with a lead lined, stainless clad or oversized slab generally justify the upgrade. Choosing heavy weight after the fact usually means new mortises, so the call belongs on the door schedule rather than in the field.

Continuous Hinges

Continuous hinges run the full height of the door and spread the load along the entire hinge edge instead of concentrating it at three or four points. That makes them well suited to high abuse openings, heavy leaves and doors that have already failed once with butt hinges. They also close the hinge side gap, which helps on openings where security or finger safety is a concern.

Spring, Swing Clear and Specialty Hinges

McKinney offers single acting and double acting spring hinges for openings that need self closing action without a surface closer, swing clear hinges that move the door clear of the opening to preserve clear width, wide throw hinges for doors that must clear deep trim, anchor hinges for high abuse conditions and hospital tip hinges for healthcare and behavioral health environments where standard tips are not acceptable.

Standard Weight Compared With Heavy Weight

Standard weight hinges suit standard weight doors at medium frequency, including most interior office, classroom and utility openings. Heavy weight hinges are indicated when the door is unusually heavy, unusually wide, in continuous use or subject to forceful operation. Ball bearing construction reduces friction in either weight class and extends service life on any opening carrying a closer.



Hinge quantity matters alongside weight. Doors up to standard height typically take three hinges per leaf, with an additional hinge added as height increases. Indy Doors can confirm the correct count for the door height and weight before the order is placed.

Fire Rated Openings and Hinge Requirements

A fire rated opening is a complete assembly, and the hinges are part of it. McKinney hinges are listed for fire rated assemblies across the common ratings, and ball bearing hinges are required on openings rated 60 minutes and above. Using an unlisted hinge, or the wrong weight class, can compromise the label on an otherwise correct assembly.



Non removable pin options deserve attention on outswing exterior doors, where an accessible hinge pin is a security gap. Indy Doors reviews handing, swing direction and exposure alongside the fire rating so these options get specified rather than discovered during an inspection.

Finishes and Hardware Set Coordination

McKinney hinges are available in a range of architectural finishes so they can be suited with the locksets, closers, exit devices and door trim on the same opening. Satin chrome and satin stainless are the most common on commercial work, with brass, bronze and painted options available where the design calls for them.



Because McKinney sits inside the ASSA ABLOY group alongside brands such as Yale, Rockwood and Pemko, finish suiting across a full hardware set is usually straightforward. Indy Doors can confirm finish designations across every component before the set is released.

McKinney Hinge Support From Indy Doors

With more than 37 years of specialized door experience, Indy Doors understands how hinge selection affects the rest of the opening. Our team can assist with hinge sizing, weight class, bearing type, quantity per leaf, fire label requirements, non removable pin and specialty options, finish coordination, hardware schedules, submittals and delivery.

We serve Indianapolis and surrounding communities across Central Indiana. Contact Indy Doors to review McKinney hinges for your project and request a quote.