Hinge Recommendation to Make Fold Down Stage on Trailer

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Hi looking for a hinge that would work well for make the side of a 20ft enclosed trailer swing down to make a stage would 6 of these work. or is their something better thanks

asked by: Art

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Yes, the hinge part # PLR1902 will work well for you. If you used 6 of these on a fold-out style stage it would have the capacity needed and would operate well for you.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Ramp Door Hinge #PLR1902 does require welding of both portions. The tab gets welded as you stated to one side and the outside cylinders get welded to the opposite side. I've attached a couple pictures to assist.

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Answer 2

Thanks For the photos of your hinges. That helps a lot when we are trying to find something for a customer. I have attached a photo of a hinge, part #PLR1902 that may work for you. You can check out the photo and see the dimensions for the hinge.…

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Answer 3

The ramp hinges part #PLR1902 don't have a specific weight rating, but I can tell you that by the sheer size of these things and their steel constructions that three of them would be just fine for a 4,000 lb rated ramp.

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The entire hinge is 8-3/16 inches long by 1 inch in diameter. If you take a look at the photo I've edited for you, you can see all the dimensions of the Polar Steel Ramp Hinge, part #PLR1902.

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Answer 5

It sounds like you're looking for a hinge like the Ramp Door Hinge #PLR1902. This heavy-duty hinge replaces a damaged hinge on your trailer's ramp or access door. It has a steel construction and grease zerk fitting to easily grease it for…

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Answer 6

I checked with the manufacturer, Polar, about the Ramp Door Hinge part #PLR1902 and they unfortunately do not list a weight capacity as much of this would come down to how it's installed, the number used, and the quality of the welding. That…

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Answer 7

The Ramp Door Hinge #PLR1902 that you referenced does not come with 2 of the plates for welding. You will weld the plate to one surface and the outside ends of the pin to the other for installation. For a hinge that has 2 of the plates you would want…

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Answer 8

The diameter of the post on the Ramp Door Hinge #PLR1902 that you referenced is 1 inch. I attached a picture that has several other dimensions for you to check out as well.

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Answer 9

Appreciate the photo, and while I couldn't find any reference to part number I550-000, we do have a possible option for the ramp door hinge: - Ramp Door Hinge #PLR1902 The #PLR1902 has a pin that measures 8-3/16" long x 1" diameter and…

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Answer 10

I went out into our warehouse to get the dimensions of the Ramp Door Hinge part #PLR1902 that you are looking for. Overall the hinge measures 8-3/16 inches long, the end pieces are 1 inch in diameter, and the plate portion measures 4 inches wide by…

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Answer 11

The Polar Ramp Door Hinge #PLR1902 referenced in your question has a 1/2 inch internal pin diameter. As you mentioned, the outer diameter of the hinge is 1 inch. The steel hinge also features a grease fitting to allow for a long life and smooth…

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Answer 12

The Square Corner Hinge with Reverse Bracket - Zinc Plated Steel - 16" #PLR2216 are not rated for a weight limit. For a ramp door, I recommend instead using the Ramp Door Hinge - Steel #PLR1902 which is a much thicker metal and a stronger pin.…

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