Founded in 2002, Northwest Specialty Hardware Inc.® (Northwest) has become the leading manufacturer of premium detention hardware and accessories in North America. Northwest has established a very high reputation and customer satisfaction in the detention industry due to our premium quality, immediate availability, exceptional customer service, and competitive pricing. Northwest commitment is "Put Customers First".

Northwest adopts unique processing techniques to manufacture NW 645 4-1/2" hinges to ensure superior function and durability over other brand hinges. The anti-friction bearings are custom-made per our specifications for high strength and prolong service life. NW 645 series hinges are superior to any other brand hinges in the cycle, impact, overloading, durability, and corrosion resistance.

NW 601 raised pull, NW 602 recessed pull, and NW 701 push pull plate are certified to be in compliance with ANSI/BHMA A156.6 standards by an independent testing laboratory. NW 650 series 5 inch heavy-duty hinges are certified to be in compliance with Double Weight Garde 1 performance criteria of ASTM F 1758-03 or ANSI/BHMA A156.1-2006. NW 645FMST hinge was tested by an independent laboratory and passed ASTM F1758-03 Grade 1 Test in 2002.

NW 645FMST hinge and door pulls are specified by architects and accepted by correctional facilities. Northwest has been supplying NW 645FMST hinge and door pulls to the DECs (Detention Equipment Contractors) in the correctional industry since 2002. The DEC’s hinges and door pulls specified by architects are NW 645FMST hinge and door pulls, which shall NOT be substituted by any poor-quality proposal hinges or door pulls.

NW SecurityBar® is the ADA compliant heavy-duty grab bar or handrail for the healthcare and correctional facilities. NW SecurityBar® with end caps eliminate ligature attachment points and space for hiding items. NW SecurityBar® is listed in the Design Guide of the National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems (NAPHS) and accepted by the New York State Office of Mental Health. NW SecurityBar® is a registered trademark of Northwest Specialty Hardware Inc.®.

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