Hinges and Hardware 101 - Leaf Swaging

Leaf swaging is the process of changing the plane of one or both of the hinge leaves.  The operation moves the leaf or leaves in the direction of the pin side of the leaves.  This altering of the leaf planes helps adjust for mounting on different level surfaces or to adjust the gap left between the two leaves.  The different styles as shown are: one leaf half swaged, both leaves half swaged, one leaf full swaged, and swage to resemble reverse assembly.  Each moves the leaf or leaves to a set position.  You can read more information here or contact a Guden Representative to discuss your application needs.