The Hardware Guide of Shoppers

Everyone knows that hardware is a small accessory in the decoration of doors and windows, but it plays the important roles in the safety. So, people should pay attention to choosing suitable brass hardware accessories when purchasing, which will help the doors and windows to perform better and extend the service life as well. The following are some common purchasing suggestions for hardware of doors and windows.

 

1. Handle

 

It is mainly suitable for casement windows. It is a device used to realize the opening and closing movement of window sash. At the same time, it also has the functions of locking and sealing. When purchasing brass handle, people should pay attention to the weight, uniform coating, no obvious scratches on the surface, and no defects and so on.

 

2. Sliding support

 

It is a movable link device used to connect the window sash and the window frame so that the casement window sash can be opened and closed. The selection of sliding supports should be determined according to the weight of the window and the size of the window. The users can choose stainless steel when purchasing, and there should be no defects such as sharp edges, scratches, and burrs on the surface.

 

3. Hinge

 

It is used in casement doors and windows. People should pay attention to the material of the brass hinge when purchasing, and avoid using zinc alloy cast hinges. In addition, it is necessary to observe whether the surface of the brass hinge is smooth, and people should pay attention to the return performance of the brass hinge spring. It is best to choose a three-pronged brass hinge with strong load-bearing capacity, high strength, convenient disassembly and assembly, flexible opening and closing, and noise reduction. And the price of brass hinge is little high.

 

4. Pulley

 

Pulleys are an accessory that cannot be ignored in sliding doors and windows. Good quality brass pulleys can promote the sliding use of brass doors and brass windows. Of course, you also can choose to buy stainless steel pulleys. Pay attention to the material of the pulley frame and whether the pulleys use needle bearings or ball bearings. Observe whether the bearings are tightly installed and whether there is noise when sliding.

 

5. Half Moon Lock

 

Most of them are hook locks between fans. You may choose stainless steel or aluminum alloy.

 

6. Sealing strip

 

The sealing strip plays a role in sealing, waterproofing, soundproofing, dust proofing, shock-absorbing, etc. on the doors and windows. It must have a strong tensile strength, and better temperature resistance and aging resistance. When purchasing, do not choose the ones with pungent odor, cheap price and not shiny appearance.

 

7. Door stoppers

 

Door stoppers are important factors for the quality of the door installation. Usually door stoppers directly affect the quality of the door. The door stopper should also be made of stainless steel, since the door stopper with poor quality is most likely to break at the place marked by the green arrow on the map, so you pay more attention when you buy it. If it is easy to be deformed, don't buy it.