Description
The Std Hinge #2 – 14Ga is a heavy-duty sectional overhead door end hinge manufactured from 14-gauge steel for reliable panel articulation and correct roller positioning.
Designed for standard sectional garage and overhead door systems, the #2 hinge is typically installed between the second and third door sections at the left-hand and right-hand end stile positions.
The numbered hinge geometry positions the track roller at the required offset from the door, helping maintain correct panel-to-track alignment as the sectional door travels vertically and transitions through the curved track.
🚪 Sectional Door End Hinge
Sectional overhead doors consist of multiple horizontal panels connected by hinges.
As the door opens, these hinges allow each panel to pivot relative to the adjoining panel as the door travels from the vertical tracks through the curved track and into the horizontal tracks.
The #2 hinge performs two important functions:
- Connects the adjoining door sections
- Supports and positions the track roller
2️⃣ #2 Hinge Position
The #2 designation identifies the hinge’s position and roller offset within a standard sectional door hinge arrangement.
A #2 hinge is typically installed:
- Between the second and third door sections
- At the left-hand end stile
- At the right-hand end stile
It provides a greater roller offset than a #1 hinge to maintain the correct relationship between the door panels and track.
🔩 Heavy-Duty 14-Gauge Steel
The hinge is manufactured from:
- 14-Gauge Steel
The heavy-duty construction provides a strong connection between adjoining door panels while supporting the track roller during normal door operation.
14-gauge hinges provide excellent strength and durability for residential, commercial and custom sectional overhead doors.
🛞 Standard Roller Compatibility
The #2 hinge incorporates a roller carrier designed for compatible sectional door rollers.
Typical roller stem compatibility:
- 7/16″ Diameter Roller Stem
The roller stem passes through the hinge’s roller tube while the roller itself runs within the sectional door track.
📐 Numbered Roller Offset
Numbered end hinges are used to progressively alter the position of the track rollers as they move higher up the sectional door.
A typical arrangement progresses through:
- #1 Hinge
- #2 Hinge
- #3 Hinge
- #4 Hinge
Each higher-numbered hinge positions the roller progressively further from the face of the door.
This helps maintain the required relationship between the sectional door panels and the vertical track.
⚙️ Correct Door Alignment
Using the correct numbered hinge helps maintain proper positioning of the door within the tracks.
Correct hinge selection contributes to:
- Consistent roller alignment
- Smooth vertical movement
- Correct panel positioning
- Smooth movement through the track radius
- Reduced binding
- Reduced roller wear
- Reduced track wear
- Reliable sectional door operation
Incorrect hinge numbers can alter the roller position and cause the door to sit incorrectly within the tracks.
🔄 Smooth Panel Articulation
The hinge pivot allows the second and third door sections to articulate as the door moves through the track system.
This movement is essential when the door transitions between:
- Vertical track
- Curved track
- Horizontal track
A correctly operating hinge should pivot smoothly without excessive movement, distortion or binding.
🏗️ Suitable for Custom Sectional Doors
The Std Hinge #2 – 14Ga can be incorporated into a wide range of sectional overhead door systems.
Typical applications include:
- Residential sectional garage doors
- Custom sectional doors
- Aluminium-framed sectional doors
- Commercial sectional doors
- Overhead doors
- Replacement sectional door hardware
The complete hinge arrangement should always correspond with the door’s panel and track configuration.
🔧 Replacement Hinge
The #2 hinge can be used to replace a worn or damaged hinge of the same type and position.
Sectional door hinges should be inspected for:
- Cracking
- Distortion
- Excessive pivot wear
- Elongated mounting holes
- Corrosion
- Loose mounting hardware
- Damaged roller tubes
- Abnormal roller movement
A damaged hinge can affect both panel alignment and roller position and should be replaced before further damage occurs.
🛠️ Installation
The #2 hinge mounts to the end stile of the adjoining sectional door panels using suitable door fasteners.
During installation, check:
- Correct hinge number
- Correct hinge position
- Roller condition
- Roller stem compatibility
- Roller-to-track alignment
- Panel alignment
- Hinge movement
- Fastener security
The roller should move freely within the track without excessive sideways movement or binding.
⭐ Key Features
- Standard #2 sectional door hinge
- Heavy-duty 14-gauge steel construction
- Designed for sectional overhead doors
- Typically installed between the second and third sections
- Designed for left and right end stile positions
- Provides the correct #2 roller offset
- Accepts compatible 7/16″ stem rollers
- Connects adjoining sectional door panels
- Allows smooth panel articulation
- Helps maintain correct roller alignment
- Suitable for residential sectional doors
- Suitable for commercial sectional doors
- Suitable for custom sectional doors
- Suitable for new door manufacture
- Suitable as a replacement hinge
- Durable sectional door hardware component
🔧 Specifications
- Product: Standard Hinge #2
- Product Type: Sectional Door End Hinge
- Hinge Number: #2
- Material: Steel
- Material Thickness: 14 Gauge
- Application: Sectional Overhead Doors
- Typical Position: Between Second & Third Door Sections
- Installation Position: Left & Right End Stiles
- Typical Roller Stem Compatibility: 7/16″
- Roller Included: No
- Fasteners Included: Unless Otherwise Specified
🔗 Compatibility
Suitable for compatible sectional overhead door systems using standard numbered end hinges.
Typical applications include:
- Residential sectional garage doors
- Commercial sectional overhead doors
- Aluminium-framed sectional doors
- Custom sectional doors
- Standard sectional door track systems
- Compatible 7/16″ stem rollers
The #2 hinge is typically used between the second and third door sections at the end stile positions.
When replacing an existing hinge, confirm the hinge number before ordering.
⚠️ Please Note
This product is one Std Hinge #2 – 14Ga unless otherwise specified.
Roller and mounting fasteners are not included unless specifically stated.
The #2 hinge is typically installed between the second and third door sections at the left-hand and right-hand end stile positions.
Do not substitute a #1, #3 or other numbered hinge solely because it appears physically similar. Different hinge numbers provide different roller offsets and can affect the position of the sectional door within the tracks.
When replacing a damaged hinge, the corresponding roller, track and adjoining panel hardware should also be inspected for wear or damage.
Garage doors contain components operating under significant spring and cable tension. Do not loosen or remove bottom fixtures, lifting cables, spring assemblies or other tensioned components unless appropriately trained and equipped.
If you are unsure whether this hinge is suitable for your sectional door, contact our Technical Support team on 1300 733 066 for assistance.
