1. • Self-lubricating PTFE based coating on end cap provides smooth
closing.
• Allows casement windows to open for emergency exit to comply
with Buildings Regulations
• Approved Document B for fire escape windows
• Composite slider with stainless steel release lever mechanism
• Allows cleaning access from the inside of the building to comply
with BS8213-1
• Automatically resets to the fire escape mode when the window
is closed.
• Ferritic 430 stainless steel
DSE12-SS Defender Egress Friction Hinge 12” - Easy clean SS
DSE16-SS Defender Egress Friction Hinge 16” - Easy clean SS
Code Description Finish
Part No Description Finish
SPT10-SS Sterling Top Hung Friction Hinge 10” SS
SPT12-SS Sterling Top Hung Friction Hinge 12” SS
SPT16-SS Sterling Top Hung Friction Hinge 16” SS
SPT22-SS Sterling Top Hung Friction Hinge 22” SS
SPT26-SS Sterling Top Hung Friction Hinge 26” SS
SPS10-SS Sterling Side Hung Friction Hinge 10”- 85 Deg Opening SS
SPS16-SS Sterling Side Hung Friction Hinge 16” - 90 Deg Opening SS
SPSH16-SS Sterling Side Hung Friction Hinge 16” - 60 Deg Opening SS
Leading Edge in Joinery Hardware
fRICTION Hinges
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Friction Hinges
Defender Egress Easy Clean Friction Hinge
Code Description Finish
HincgeO SizeN (ToCp ELED Max tIlt Vent
& Turn
Hung) (in/mm)
Weight (Kg)
Max Vent
Width (mm)
Min Vent
Width (mm)
Max. Opening
(+/-2.5Deg)
12/310 22 600 300 80 Deg
16/413 24 700 400 90 Deg
Sterling Friction Hinge (Heavy Duty)
Hing Size
(Side Hung)
Max Vent Weight
(Lb/KG)
Max Vent Height
(in/mm)
Min Vent Height
(in/mm)
Opening
Angle
10/262 88/40 25/640 10.5/267 50
12/313 110/50 31.5/800 25.2/640 50
16/415 220/100 43.3/1100 23.5/600 30
22/567 220/100 59/1500 43.9/1090 45
26/680 397/180 98.4/2500 78.7/2000 20
26/680 Hing Size 220/100 98.5/2500 79/2000 20
(Side Hung)
Max Vent Weight
(Lb/KG)
Max Vent Width
(in/mm)
Min Vent Width
(in/mm)
Opening
Angle
10/262 83/38 26/660 11.8/300 85
16/415 103/47 33/838 18/450 90
16/415 (HD) 121/55 33/838 17.7/450 60
2
• 16mm Stack height
• 19 x 2.5mm sash arm
• 24 x 6mm frame arm
High performance components are used
throughout the Sterling hinge enabling
sashes up to 100 kg. This investment results
in reliability of operation which is unequalled
in the industry. Sterling has been proven
up to 30,000 full cycles and conforms to all
leading international standards.