How to Choose a Hardware Hinge?

Cabinets and wardrobes have become an essential part of modern home decoration. If the appearance of cabinets and wardrobes is supported by door panels or countertops, their soul is given by hardware accessories, such as brass flush ring pull, gold brass drawer knobs etc. It can be said that the function of cabinets and wardrobes depends entirely on hardware. Usually the materials of common hardware used on furniture are brass and stainless steel, such brass door hinges, brass cupboard handles, stainless steel handles and so on.

 

What is the common hardware of the cabinet?

 

We know that the hinge is responsible for connecting the cabinet and the door panels. The hinges on the market now are basically detachable, which are divided into two parts, the base and the buckle, which are convenient for future replacement. Because it has to withstand 10 or even 20 opening and closing times a day, and the weight of the door panel, hinges can be said that it is the most important hardware. Without good quality, it is difficult to take on this important task. So choosing good brass hardware is important.

 

Regarding the material of the hinge, cold rolled steel is the most common on the market. Compared with the inferior hardware made by welding thin iron sheets, the hinges made of cold-rolled steel can be stamped and formed at one time. And the surface is smooth and the coating is thick, and it is not easy to rust. The most important thing is that it is sturdy and durable with strong load bearing capacity. Except steel material, there is still brass material hardware, but the price of brass hardware is little high.

 

However, it is not enough to be a steel and iron frame. A good hinge must have perfect flexibility. Because most wall cabinet doors require more than 90 degrees of hinge opening and closing angle, this can prevent people from knocking their shoulders when they need to stand on the countertop and put things on the wall cabinet. So, the opening and closing angle of some hinges even exceeds 180 degrees. 

 

1. Hinges with an opening and closing angle of more than 180 degrees

 

Nowadays, the hinge will add a damper, and its main function is to prevent shock.

 

2. Damping hinge

 

Damping hinges are also called "hydraulic hinges", and their principle is to use the cushioning properties of liquid to adapt to the closing speed of the door. In simple words, you use a lot of effort to close the cabinet door, but at about 45 degrees, the impact of the door will automatically weaken, the closing speed will gradually slow down, and finally a perfect, silent door closing effect is achieved. Generally, a door has only one brass hinge and one damping, and it is not necessary to add damping to each brass hinge.

 

3. Hidden hinge

 

Now there are some cabinets and closet doors that do not have handles. They use dampers, and the door can be opened by pressing it. Due to its simple and labor-saving features, it is very popular on basket.

 

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