VARIANT

The adjustable hinge system for commercial doors

As a hinge system for commercial and residential doors, VARIANT offers the optimum solution for every architectural context. Thanks to high-quality technology in aesthetically convincing designs, VARIANT withstands high loads and impresses with different knuckle diameters and lengths as well as a wide variety of finishes. In addition, the knuckle hinge offers a range of special solutions for special requirements. 

About VARIANT

Design meets function

The VARIANT series can be used for doors and frames made out of steel, stainless steel, aluminum and/or wood. SIMONSWERK offers two series for different applications. For new hollow metal frame installations, the VARIANT VX series is recommended to be used in combination with wood or hollow metal doors. For renovation with new wood doors and already installed frames (hollow metal or wood), the VARIANT Compact series is recommended.

Products

VARIANT - Model versions

The universal hinge system for commercial doors  

  • hinge system consisting of hinge, receiver and cover 
  • for wood and steel frames  
  • for 3D adjustable receivers VARIANT VX  
  • for load capacities up to 300 kg (661 lbs.) 
Product overview

Due to the 3D adjustable receiver installed in the door leaf, this model variant offers an optimal solution for narrow frame constructions. 

  • for commercial doors with narrow block frames and blind frames  
  • for load capacities up to 120 kg (264 lbs.)
  • with internal torsion-proof pin 
  • optional as a retrofit hinge and for Ö-Norm-doors on steel frames 
  • with concealed maintenance-free axial-radial slide bearings 
Product overview

With the special hinge system VARIANT Care, planned frame dimensions become real passage dimensions because the door can be opened completely at a 90° angle.  

  • for commercial doors  
  • for wood and steel frames  
  • for load capacities up to 100 kg (220 lbs.) 
  • for 3D adjustable receivers VARIANT VX 
  • maintenance-free axial-radial slide bearings 
Product overview
VARIANT VX

The hinge system consisting of hinge, receiver and cover angle for high-quality heavy-duty and functional doors weighing up to 300 kg (661 lbs.).

VARIANT Compact

With load capacities up to 120 kg (264 lbs.) for slim frame constructions.

VARIANT Care

With the special hinge system VARIANT Care, planned frame dimensions become real passage dimensions.

Finishes

Variety of finishes

Exceptional design requires perfect quality and expressive materials. With a wide range of different finishes, VARIANT opens up maximum design freedom. In combination with trend, RAL and special colours, the hinge system convinces with a wide range of finishes at the highest level - from tone-on-tone to full of contrast, from matte to high-gloss, from standard to outstanding. 

Fields of applications

Versatile application

The hinge technology of the product brand VARIANT is characterised by its maintenance-free slide bearing technology, different knuckle diameters and knuckle lengths as well as a wide variety of finish treatments and finish looks. As an attractive component, the knuckle hinges can be perfectly integrated into the respective architecture. The maintenance-free slide bearing technology is particularly useful for heavy-duty and heavily frequented commercial doors.

VARIANT

The adjustable hinge system for commercial doors
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