Nico Egress Only Hinge

The Nico Egress Only Hinge offers a great solution to the requirement for emergency egress when easy clean is not needed. It opens straight to the egress position and allows safe exit in the event of an emergency.

Features & Benefits

• Rigorously tested ( see related downloads on this page )
• Safe and simple for fast escape
• Stainless Steel riveted nose cap for strength and reliability
• 3 stage counterbore process for improved resistance to wear
• Glass reinforced nylon slide eliminating breaking and wear
• 4.8mm Stainless Steel rivets for improved load carrying
• Stainless construction for exceptional corrosion resistance
• Brass adjustment screw for adjustable friction
• 10 year mechanical guarantee

Testing & Technical

• Made in Britain to an ISO 9001 Quality System
• Complies with Building Regulations Part B: 2013 for Fire Escape
• Complies with BS 9991:2011 for Fire Escape
• Successfully security tested with Nico Xtra Bolts as a critical component within PAS24 : 2016
• Secured By Design Approved as a Police Preferred Specification
• Successfully cycle tested as a critical component within BS EN 6375 Pt 2 ( Resistance to repeated opening and closing )
• Successfully weather tested as a critical component within BS EN 6375 Pt 1 ( Air, wind and water testing )

Nico hinges have been endurance tested with their maximum load carrying capacity to 3 times the British Standard requirement. Always refer to the ‘safe reaches for cleaning’ instructions in Approved Document K when specifying egress windows.

Technical Data

The Nico Egress Only Hinge is manufactured in stainless steel and offers excellent load bearing characteristics. It is available in 12″, 14″ and 16″ side hung variants. Slotted fixing holes in the base channel and sash bar, with a final fixing hole in each component, provide maximum sash/frame adjustment. The all stainless nose-cap is riveted on to the hinge for extra strength and rivet holes are counterbored in a 3 stage manufacturing process. This means parts are manufactured to tight tolerances and ensures reliable operation of the finished hinges.The friction slide is made from high strength glass reinforced nylon with an adjustable resistance screw to regulate friction

Standard Reach and Long Reach

The location of the friction stay on the profile plays an important role in which product should be used. Nico produce two variants of the 16″ Egress Only Hinge which suit different profile styles, and the Egress Selection Guide can be used to determine which is the right stay for you.

13mm Stack Height

17mm Stack Height