Looking to purchase durable hinges for your next project? It’s easy to become overwhelmed with choice when there’s so much available. The following guide will give you some insight about our high-quality hinges for sale at Ironmongery Experts.
Featuring a simple design of two rectangular plates with screw holes joined by a pin or a rod, butt hinges are the most common type of hinge found around the house. These are highly versatile and can be used on a wide variety of fixtures, including cabinet doors, internal doors, casement windows, external doors and even jewellery boxes.
Butt hinges are visible when fitted, so it is a good idea to choose a finish that will complement the rest of the door/cabinet furniture. There are various finishes available, including brass, chrome, stainless steel, and more.
Spring hinges are similar to butt hinges regarding their design, however, this type of hinge is fitted with an internal spring which allows the door to automatically close on its own. The speed of the closing door can usually be adjusted, being a great option to anyone who doesn't want to worry about doors being left open.
- Concealed hinges
Also known as invisible hinges, these hinges are completely hidden when a door or any other fixture that is fitted onto is closed. Stainless steel concealed hinges are the most aesthetically pleasing hinges if you want a simple and clean design.
Ball race hinges or ball bearing hinges feature a steel ball bearing in between the knuckles. They are available with two, three or five knuckles depending on the type of setting required and are most commonly used for commercial applications.
- Thrust bearing hinges
Perfect for heavy use commercial settings, thrust bearing hinges are designed to resist the wear and tear of everyday use and provide a smooth function when opening and closing doors. This type of hinge is usually used for commercial applications, including hospitals, airports, schools and public buildings.
Lift off hinges are also called rising hinges. This is due to their rising function when opening a door, making the door lift slightly. These are usually used on doors that open over thick carpet, so that the door is smoothly opened and closed. Lift off hinges also have another good feature: as they can be separated without removing the whole hinge, which allows people to remove doors from the frame quickly and easily.
- Parliament hinges
A parliament hinge is most frequently used on French doors or patio doors, where you might want the doors to fully open and extend 180 degrees, being flat against the wall. These types of hinges are quite wide and when folded can be clearly seen outside the door frame.
Tee hinges or T-hinges feature a long arm which is fitted along the door and a narrow part which is installed on the door frame. This type of hinge will evenly distribute the weight of the door, reducing the burden placed on the hinges.
These hinges are most commonly used on shed doors, gate doors, barn doors, cottage doors or in any other property in which a more rustic style is required. However, as the fixing screws are exposed, tee hinges offer little security.
Although piano hinges get their name from their traditional use (securing the lid of grand pianos), they are also known as continuous hinges, as they can be fitted onto many other fixtures. These can be used in any piece of furniture or fixture which requires support along an extended length. For instance, it can run through the entire length of a door, providing an evenly distributed weight to the door.
Butterfly hinges are functional, yet decorative hinges which are fitted on doors to smoothly close and open them, but at the same time feature an ornamental face which can be seen outside the door, adding detail to the cabinet. As the name suggests, this type of hinge has a butterfly design.
In case you still have questions regarding which hinge would be best suited for your project, contact our team on 01376 557 561. Alternatively, email us at info@ironmongeryexperts.co.uk. For our full selection of hinges, please visit our hinges page.
