Continuous Hinge Technical Information

0.9mm Light Duty Piano Hinge

The 0.7mm (0.026") hinge leaf thickness is the lightest and most economically priced continuous hinge in the range for general use. These hinges are ideal in the production of lighteight furniture, cabinet making and light sheet metalwork. 62 fasteners are required.

1.2mm Medium Duty

1.2mm (0.048", 18 gauge) hinge leaf thickness. Typical applications include school furniture, engineering and automotive products, 0.9mm to 1.2mm sheet metal fabrications. 36 fasteners are required.

1.6mm Medium Duty

1.6mm leaf thickness (0.064" or 16 gauge) continuous hinge with 3.2mm diameter pin (0.128" or 10 gauge). This is an extremely popular size hinge fulfilling a wide range of engineering and commercial applications. Recommended for attachment to 1.2mm to 1.6mm sheet metal products. 36 fasteners are required.

0.9mm SS - Light Duty Pin

An equivalent hinge to the 'traditional' piano hinge. This range is produced in 0.9mm (0.036" 20 gauge) Stainless Steel with a 12.7mm (1/2in.) knuckle length. 36 Fasteners required.

2mm Medium Duty

2mm leaf thickness marks the top of the medium duty continuous hinge range. This hinge has no holes. Recommended for use with 1.6mm (16 gauge) to 2.0mm (14 gauge) sheet steel fabrications.

0.9mm Traditional Piano Hinge

A large selection of materials, finishes, sizes and fixing methods are available from this range of Continuous Hinges, providing solutions for a vast array of applications which include school furniture, shopfitting and point of sale.