Identify my hinge please

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Could someone please tell me the correct name for this type of hinge and/or point me in the direction of a replacement?

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The bushing in between the pin and the socket on the lower one has disintegrated, resulting in a droopy, wobbly door.
 
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I think that they are some kind of adjustable Flag Hinges.
But, how come that the've been positioned there like that?
 
They were positioned like that long before we occupied the building so it's all guess work but I assume because it's a heavy door they decided to double up at the top. There is a third one much lower down.
 
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I was taught that the rule for fixing, typical, door hinges is:
7" from the top
9" from the bottom
centre the third hinge between the other two.

Having two hinges grouped like that could be throwing one of them out.
Only a guess, because i dont know the site conditions.

Perhaps talk to a specialist fitting company, because dealing with hinges can turn into a nightmare for someone who's not doing it everyday.
 
These look like adjustable mini flange hinges, the twinning would likely be a decorative issue.
Are the doors lift off? when fully opened (there's often a top facing impairing this for security) you can check this by lifting from the bottom when the doors open and another holding the door plum and checking it stays on the pin. If I'm right you can replace the bushing/washer solving the problem with little bother...pinenot :)
 
I was taught that the rule for fixing, typical, door hinges is:
7" from the top
9" from the bottom
centre the third hinge between the other two.

Probably correct for timber doors but this is aluminium and a whole new set of rules apply, 2 hinges near the top would suggest its a heavy door and a requirement for the system used

Anyway back to timber - i'm sure i was taught 6" from the top :LOL:
 

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