How To Adjust Spring Loaded Door Hinge With No Pins

Remove the locking pin.

How to adjust spring loaded door hinge with no pins.

Start by removing the locking pin photo 1. This video will show you how to adjust a self closing spring hinge door. If the self closing door to your garage isn t closing hard enough to latch properly or the door slams shut you can adjust the spring hinge tension with a hex wrench and pliers. A spring loaded hinge works to ensure that a door automatically closes without you having to push or pull.

The hex screw is concealed by a locking screw at the end of the barrel. I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing. Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2. Turn the hex key wrench in the direction of the arrow to adjust the door to close more tightly.

A spring hinge has a hex screw in the barrel that controls the adjustment. It works by using the tension of the spring to move the door and how much tension is needed depends on the weight of the door and the desired speed of the closure. Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed. If you have locking pins then see description below for additional instructions.

Stanley spring hinges provide tension adjustments to hold doors at any desired angle. Turn the wrench clockwise if you want the door to close faster. Follow our helpful process here to make your next project a. Rotate the wrench a quarter turn clockwise until you hear it click into the new position.

Use needle nose pliers to pull the tension pin from the. Press the wrench down firmly to engage the locking mechanism inside the hinge. Getting the correct tension is key to a safe and useful spring loaded hinge. Close the door and ask your family members not to open it as you adjust the spring loaded hinge.

Hang a note on the door as a reminder.