Steel Security Door Hinge Repair On Site – Birmingham Chinese Quarter

A forklift-damaged steel security door can usually be repaired on site rather than replaced, by making new, stronger hinge parts and welding them to the existing door and frame. Simply Welding repaired a forklift-damaged steel security door in Birmingham. The rear security door of a supermarket in Birmingham’s Chinese Quarter was hit by a forklift, damaging its hinges. We made new hinge bushes and a heavier hinge bar in our workshop, then fitted and welded them on site.

Job Description

We repaired the hinges on a heavy steel security door at the rear entrance of a supermarket in Birmingham’s Chinese Quarter, after the door had been hit by a forklift.

Machining the Hinge Bushes

We turned two new hinge bushes on the lathe, with a thicker wall than the originals. The extra material let us put more heat into the weld, which gave better weld penetration and a stronger joint.

Preparing the Hinge Bar

The new hinge bar was made from thicker steel than the original and pre-drilled in our workshop, so as little work as possible had to be done on site.

Working On Site

Our mobile welding van was set up in the service alley behind the supermarket, with everything needed to complete the repair there.

Cutting Out the Damage

We cut out the damaged hinge with a grinder and cleaned up the door frame, ready for the new parts.

Fitting and Welding

Once we had the final dimensions, the new hinge bar was cut to length and fettled to fit on site, then fully welded to the door along with the new hinge bushes.

Final Prep

The repaired area was primed to protect it from corrosion. The whole job was completed within a couple of days, allowing time to machine the new bushes and hinge bar in our workshop.

Result

The security door was back in service with stronger hinges than the originals, repaired on site without replacing the door or frame.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a steel security door damaged by a forklift be repaired?

Yes. In most cases the damaged hinges or frame sections can be cut out and replaced with new, stronger parts, which is far quicker and cheaper than replacing the whole door.

Why were the new hinge bushes thicker than the originals?

A thicker wall lets more heat go into the weld without damaging the bush, giving better weld penetration and a stronger, longer-lasting hinge.

Can security door repairs be carried out on site?

Yes. Our mobile welding vans carry everything needed to cut, fit and weld on site, and parts that need machining can be made in our workshop beforehand.

How long does a security door hinge repair take?

This job was completed within a couple of days, allowing time to machine the new hinge bushes and hinge bar in our workshop before the fitting and welding were done on site.

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