Oiling Bearing Hinges Door

Half mortise entry door hinges with bearings.

Oiling bearing hinges door.

Pins are removable with a punch and hammer. Food grade oils like olive canola or coconut oil can also be used in a pinch to lubricate sticky hinges. Whether your garage door opens manually or via an electric garage door opener it contains metal parts that require oiling or lubricating occasionally. When use properly the mess is minimal.

Hinges come fully assembled with matching screws. 4 door ball bearing hinge with 5 8 radius corners. If the door works relatively well but still squeaks these are effective ways of fixing a quick squeak. Silicone is the easiest but does not last as long as the grease.

No need for oil or grease these hinges are maintenance free. 909 591 7555 gliderite hardware. Bearings allow these hinges to open and close doors smoothly. Gliderite hardware brand ball bearing residential door hinges are available in both 3 1 2 inch 4 inch sizes with choice of 1 4 inch 5 8 inch radius corners.

If you decide to use graphite be careful. Lubricating the door springs chains rollers. For oiling door hinges silicone spray or white lithium grease is probably the best choice. Food oils tend to attract dust and grime however making them less desirable than silicone or other varieties of lubricant.