Hinge

Hinges play an important role in many everyday objects. You can find them on doors, gates, cabinets, access panels, toolboxes, lids, medicine bottles, furniture and more. Hinges allow parts to rotate and swing open from an adjacent part. They typically … Read More

When shopping for hinges, you may come across stop hinges. Like all hinges, they are used to connect two objects, such as an access panel and enclosure, while simultaneously providing a pivot point. After installing a set of hinges, you … Read More

Have you noticed rust buildup on one or more of your door hinges? Rust is more than just an aesthetic issue; it can affect a hinge’s performance. Rusty door hinges may squeak, stick or experience excess friction. If left unchecked, … Read More

If you’re thinking about using a living hinge, you might be wondering how much weight it can support. Living hinges typically aren’t used in high load-bearing applications. Instead, they are used in applications involving repeated flex cycles. All hinges, however, … Read More

Are you dealing with a sagging door? Whether interior or exterior, a properly installed door should be parallel to the floor. Over time, however, doors can begin to sag. Rather than being parallel to the floor, they’ll tilt down at … Read More

Choosing the right type of hinge is important. All hinges are mechanical bearings. They join two objects while allowing for an angle of rotation between the objects. There are different types of hinges, however, such as concealed hinges. Concealed hinges … Read More

You don’t always have to install multiple standard hinges. An alternative solution is to use a single piano hinge. Also known as continuous hinges, piano hinges are characterized by a long length. They are available in different materials, such as … Read More