Amarr Pinch-proof Doors - DDM Garage Doors Blog

Posted October 5th, 2022 at 3:17 pm by Philip Kendall

Amarr created a unique, pinch-proof design for their doors.

The basic principle behind pinch-proof hinges is to prevent people from trying to close the door manually by sticking their fingers between the sections of the door. Smashed fingers have led to numerous lawsuits. As a result, various manufacturers like Clopay and Amarr have designed systems to prevent people from closing the door by sticking their fingers between the sections.

The hinges on Amarr pinch-proof doors are unique in that the hinging action is on the side of the door, rather than the inside surface of the door.

The hinge has two parts: an upper part and a lower part. The upper part fastens to the inside surface of the upper door section, in the same way most hinges do. However, it connects to the lower door section from the side using a pin.

An Amarr pinch-proof hinge upper section. The upper hinge fastens to the inside surface of the upper section, but to the side of the lower section using a pin.
The pin circled on an image of the top part of a pinch-proof hinge

The lower part of an Amarr pinch-proof hinge is the roller-carrier. It connects the roller to the door section.

The lower section on an Amarr pinch-proof door. The roller can be seen to the right.

To buy Amarr end hinges for the left side or the right side of your garage door, visit our Amarr parts page. For instructions about how to replace regular garage door hinges, visit our DIY instructions page.

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