The
gauge of a hinge is generally in proportion to the gauge of the door or component
part to which the hinge is attached. When the width of the door is more than
twice its height or if the door carries added loads, you may want to specify
a heavier gauge hinge. For the various S & S Hinge series, the metal gauge dictates
the knuckle length as well as the pin diameter.
Consider
the mounting surface, the available mounting space, and the required hinge strength
when determining the open width. We can also manufacture hinges with leaves
of different widths. Unequal leaves should have a total open width equal to
a standard width below.
To
resist corrosion, choose stainless steel or aluminum. We manufacture pre-plated
brass and nickel for the furniture industry and brite-annealed stainless for
marine applications. We can also manufacture hinges with special finishes and
with pins and leaves of different metals. A plated steel hinge with a stainless
pin may help prevent rust. A stainless pin in a steel or aluminum hinge also
provides additional strength.
We
highly recommend designing your product to use a hinge that is an even multiple
of knuckle length. Partial end knuckles are less attractive, can bind, and may
not move as freely. We stock our standard hinges in 6' and 8' lengths. You can
use a metal-cutting saw or punch press to cut down hinges to their needed lengths.
We also manufacture hinges cut to the lengths that you specify.
At the S&S Hinge Company,
we carry the largest standing inventory of continuous hinges
anywhere. That means you get the most economical choice with
the quickest delivery when you select one of our 200 standard
hinges from the chart below.
For blueprints of
our standard hinges, click on the
S & S Hinge series
number in the left column below.
To request
a quote on one of our standard hinges,
click on the orange S & S Hinge part number below.
† Not available in brite-annealed stainless steel, brass pre-plated
steel, or nickel pre-plated steel
Our standard continuous hinges are assembled
with pins and leaves of the same metal, leaves of equal widths
laying flat in the same plane in an open position and having
270 degrees of travel.
Thickness
Open Width
Metal & Finish
Hinge Length
The thickness
of the metal used to make the hinge leaves.
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The
open width (or hinge width) is the overall dimension of
the leaves measured perpendicular to or across the pin.
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Hinge metal
and finish are generally the same as the parts to which
the hinge is attached.
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The length
of the hinge is measured parallel to the pin.
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For
more information about our standard continuous hinges, please
ask for our Product
and Service
Guide.
North America: 800-332-1227
Worldwide: 630-582-9500
