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Specification notes, finish guidance and sourcing advice from the Yanfeng engineering desk.
MOQ, tooling and container maths for a first hardware order
Where minimum order qu…
Electroplating, PVD and powder coat: how a finish is made
Three processes, three…
Fire-rated door hardware: what the certificate really covers
A lock is never fire-r…
Deadlatch vs spring latch: what the small plunger does
A deadlatch adds one s…
Door prep dimensions: bore, backset, edge bore and strike
The 2-1/8 in cross bor…
Door hardware for coastal and high-humidity projects
Salt air is the fastes…
How to read (and write) a door hardware schedule
The document that deci…
Choosing door hinges: size, bearings, corners and the weight calculation
How many hinges a door…
Pocket and sliding door hardware: the details that get missed
Flush pulls, privacy l…
Specifying door hardware for a hotel project: a working checklist
Guest rooms, corridors…