Description
The Std Hinge #4 – 14Ga is a heavy-duty sectional overhead door end hinge manufactured from 14-gauge steel for correct roller positioning and reliable articulation between adjoining door panels.
Designed for sectional garage and overhead door systems using standard numbered hinge hardware, the #4 hinge is typically installed between the fourth and fifth door sections at the left-hand and right-hand end stile positions.
The #4 hinge provides a greater roller offset than #1, #2 and #3 hinges, maintaining the required relationship between the upper door panels and the track system.
🚪 Sectional Door End Hinge
The #4 hinge forms part of the numbered end-hinge system used on sectional overhead doors.
It performs two primary functions:
- Connects adjoining sectional door panels
- Supports and positions the track roller
The hinge allows the adjoining panels to articulate while maintaining the roller at the required offset from the door.
4️⃣ #4 Hinge Position
The #4 designation identifies the hinge’s position and roller offset within the sectional door hardware system.
A #4 hinge is typically installed:
- Between the fourth and fifth door sections
- At the left-hand end stile
- At the right-hand end stile
Door sections are counted upwards from the bottom panel.
On a standard five-panel sectional door, the #4 hinge is therefore typically the highest numbered end hinge.
🔩 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 construction makes the hinge suitable for demanding residential, commercial and custom sectional overhead door applications.
🛞 Standard Roller Compatibility
The #4 hinge incorporates a roller carrier designed to accept a compatible sectional door roller.
Typical roller compatibility:
- 7/16″ Diameter Roller Stem
The roller stem passes through the hinge’s roller carrier while the roller wheel travels within the sectional door track.
The roller itself is not included unless specifically stated.
📐 #4 Roller Offset
Numbered end hinges progressively increase the roller offset as they move higher up the sectional door.
A typical arrangement progresses through:
- #1 Hinge
- #2 Hinge
- #3 Hinge
- #4 Hinge
The #4 hinge provides a greater roller offset than the lower-numbered hinges.
This progressive geometry helps maintain the correct relationship between the stacked door panels and vertical tracks.
⚙️ Maintains Correct Door Geometry
Correct hinge numbering is important for the alignment of a sectional overhead door.
Using the appropriate #4 hinge helps maintain:
- Correct upper-panel positioning
- Correct roller alignment
- Consistent track clearance
- Smooth vertical movement
- Smooth movement towards the track radius
- Reduced panel binding
- Reduced roller wear
- Reduced track wear
Substituting a lower-numbered hinge can move the roller into the incorrect position and affect the way the door sits within the tracks.
🔄 Smooth Panel Articulation
The hinge pivot allows the fourth and fifth sections to change angle relative to one another as the sectional door opens and closes.
This allows the upper sections to transition smoothly through the curved portion of the track.
A correctly installed hinge should articulate freely without excessive movement, distortion or binding.
🏗️ Five-Panel Sectional Door Applications
The #4 hinge is particularly relevant to sectional doors constructed with five horizontal door panels.
A typical five-panel end-hinge arrangement may use:
- #1 between Panels 1 and 2
- #2 between Panels 2 and 3
- #3 between Panels 3 and 4
- #4 between Panels 4 and 5
The exact hinge arrangement should always correspond with the specific door and track design.
🔧 Replacement Hinge
The Std Hinge #4 – 14Ga can be used to replace a worn or damaged #4 hinge of compatible geometry.
Hinges should be inspected for:
- Cracking
- Bent or distorted steel
- Excessive pivot wear
- Elongated mounting holes
- Corrosion
- Loose mounting hardware
- Damaged roller carriers
- Excessive roller movement
A damaged end hinge can affect both panel alignment and roller position and should be replaced promptly.
🛠️ Installation
The #4 hinge mounts to the end stile between the applicable sectional door panels using suitable fasteners.
During installation, check:
- Correct #4 hinge position
- Roller condition
- Roller stem diameter
- Roller-to-track alignment
- Panel alignment
- Hinge articulation
- Track clearance
- Mounting fastener security
The roller should travel smoothly within the track without binding or excessive lateral movement.
⭐ Key Features
- Standard #4 sectional door hinge
- Heavy-duty 14-gauge steel construction
- Designed for sectional overhead doors
- Provides #4 roller offset
- Typically installed between fourth and fifth panels
- Designed for left and right end stile positions
- Accepts compatible 7/16″ stem rollers
- Connects adjoining sectional door panels
- Supports the sectional door roller
- Allows smooth panel articulation
- Helps maintain correct door-to-track alignment
- Suitable for five-panel sectional doors
- Suitable for residential applications
- Suitable for commercial applications
- Suitable for custom sectional doors
- Suitable for new door manufacture
- Suitable as a replacement hinge
🔧 Specifications
- Product: Standard Hinge #4
- Product Type: Sectional Door End Hinge
- Hinge Number: #4
- Material: Steel
- Material Thickness: 14 Gauge
- Application: Sectional Overhead Doors
- Typical Position: Between Fourth & Fifth 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
- Five-panel sectional doors
- Standard sectional door track systems
- Compatible 7/16″ stem rollers
The #4 hinge is typically used between the fourth and fifth door sections at the end stile positions.
Always confirm the existing hinge number and door configuration before ordering a replacement.
⚠️ Please Note
This product is one Std Hinge #4 – 14Ga unless otherwise specified.
Roller and mounting fasteners are not included unless specifically stated.
The #4 hinge is typically installed between the fourth and fifth door sections at the left-hand and right-hand end stile positions.
Not every sectional door requires a #4 hinge. The required hinge numbers depend on the number of door panels and the specific track and hardware configuration.
Do not substitute a #1, #2, #3 or other numbered hinge solely because it appears physically similar. Different hinge numbers provide different roller offsets and can alter the position of the door within the tracks.
When replacing a damaged hinge, inspect the corresponding roller, track and adjoining panel hardware 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.
