Explanation of
hinge designations

Overview

Because SIMONSWERK’s hinges cover so many possibilities and areas of application, there are also many product descriptions. To make your life easier, you’ll find a list of the most important descriptions and abbreviations along with their explanations.

 

Abbreviation/suffix Designation/explanation

ASR

Scew-on frame part

Bronze

Material Bronze

Compact

convenient adjustment in door leaf

Energy

permanent energy transfer feature

ER

stainless steel, matt brushed

FD

acoustic seal

FR

with integratable intumescent kit

FV

lateral adjustment

FVZ

recessed frame

FZ

casing frame

HA

timber aluminium

HV

height adjustment

KK

angulat/angular

KR

angular/round

MSTS

comes with security pin

NOV

dowel offset upwards

NUV

dowel offset downwards

Planum

includes elegant hinge knuckle (15 mm)

RK

round tip

RK

round/angular

RR

round/round

S

S-dowels

SZ

steel frame

TZ

reinforcing dowel

U

retrofit hinge

UB

retrofit hinge on block frame

UF

retrofit hinge on casing frame

VBRplus

welded hinge knuckle for extremely high load capacities

WF

maintenance-free 

WK

includes closed frame part windows for burglar resistance

ZK

decorative head