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Monroe Engineering's Hinge Guide
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A Guide To Hinges
Monroe specializes in the manufacturing of a variety of hinge types including: Monroe provides related hardware and stampings. Our modern manufacturing facilities' use of prime material ensures a quality product. Materials used in our manufacturing process include:
- Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Brass
- Nickel
- Brass
- Aluminum
- Bright Stainless Steel
Butt Hinges
A hinge where the pin is inserted into a round barrel. Commonly used on swinging doors. A hinge composed of two plates attached to abutting surfaces of a door and jamb then joined by a pin.
Uses: Door frames, Folding walls, Load bearing points
Piano Hinges And Continuous Hinges
A long narrow hinge with a pin running the entire length of its joint. Used for joining two edges that require support all along their lengths. Continuous Hinges, which run the entire length of the door (a.k.a. as "Piano Hinges")
Uses: Support, Extra Strength
Living Hinges
Living hinges are thin sections of plastic that connect two segments of a part to keep them together and allow the part to be opened and closed. Commonly found in containers that are used in high volume .The materials used to make a living hinge are usually a very flexible plastic. It's generally a thin section of the material that bends to allow flexibility.
Uses: Flexibility, Ease of manufacturing and assembly, Reduced part count
Offset Hinges
These special hinges are designed to swing a door clear of an opening. Offset Hinges will actually swing a door clear of a door frame.
Uses: Expandable, Easy to install, Stability
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