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Tips on Select Gate Hinges

Views: 234 Author: Site Editor Publish Time: 2022-04-20 Origin: Site

Gate hinges is the most challenging part entailing many details. The size, functionality and strength of the gate hinge should be appropriate for the weight and width of your gates. The door hinge can affect the center of gravity of your gates and influence the durability of the gates. Hinges are the indispensable accessories for gates, without which the gates cannot be opened and closed normally. Also,installing door hinge stopper is a good idea to protect the hinge. The thickness decides the quality and grade. Now I would like to introduce some tips for selecting gate hinges.

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Types of gate hinges

1. The ordinary hinge

One side is fixed on the door frame, at the same time, the other side is on the door. There are the light hinge and the thick hinge you can choose according to your need. The lighter one is suitable for lighter wooden doors and windows and other wooden furniture. It can also be the cabinet door stopper hinge. The thicker one is more perfect for larger and heavier furniture.

2. The core-pulling hinge

Its core can be pulled out, which is doors and windows that requires frequent removal. You can find them in various materials and sizes, such as brass, iron, stainless steel and aluminum.

3. The T hinge

It is a kind of large hinge, which has the shape of “T”, adding classic styling in addition to their functionality. It is commonly used on various gate, but it is usually suitable for broaden gates, such as those of warehouse and factories.

4. The security hinge

The security hinge can guard against theft through avoiding doors and windows being removed.

How to select hinges?

1. Check if it is easy to use

When purchasing a hinge, you can unfold it horizontally to look at its unfolding process. If it is difficult to unfold, it means that it is inconvenience to use.

2. Look at the quality of the material

The most common material for hinges are stainless steel and brass. For example, stainless steel cabinet pulls and brass handles are very popular. Whether it is brass or stainless steel, the shiny exterior shows it is of good quality. In addition, the yellower the brass hinge, the better it is. You can observe whether the surface is flat. If the surface is scratched of deformed, it means that the surface of the product is unqualified.

3. Look at the specifications and thickness

Regular manufactures producing hinges will not cheat on materials, so a good hinge not only has regular specifications, but also has a thickness that can meet the standards. The thickness of a good hinge is generally about 3 mm. Of the thickness does not reach the 3 mm, the quality may not meet the standard.

4. Feel the tightness

If the sealing of the hinge is not good, the flexibility of the opening and closing of the door and window will be affected. So the tightness should be appropriate.

5. Combine its practical use an appearance

Do not pursuit the beautiful appearance overly and neglect the practical use. Choose glass hinges and brackets prudently.

To assemble cabinet doors, hinges are necessary accessories, just like cabinet knobs and pulls, wardrobe handles, and cupboard knobs.