Spring hinges a type of hinge containing one or more springs to move the door into a closed position.
Pin type hinges.
From application ranging from doors windows cabinets and almost all furniture these are the most commonly used type of hinges.
Hinges are right or left handed and can have a fixed or removable pin the latter lets you remove doors without unscrewing the hinges.
There are specialized types of hinges so consult the chart for details.
Removing the pin allows the hinge halves to separate for example to remove a door easily.
A loose pin hinge is removable and is generally held in place by a flanged head and gravity.
If an ordinary butt hinge were used in this position the hinge pin could be removed and the door released.
Continuous hinges aka piano hinges the long beautiful leafs with multiple screw holes often seen on pianos.
Plain bearing ball bearing see above spring loaded and rising.
Get full details on butt hinges in this guide.
Pivot pins and pin hinges are used in a variety of applications.
The hinge pin is permanently attached to the frame leaf so you can quickly lift the door off the hinge without removing the pin.
The types of hinges are as per the use and where they need to be fitted to.
Spring hinges are common to use anywhere you need your door close.
These hinges are available in a single acting or double acting type.
Continuous hinges this type of hinge is also known as a piano hinge.
The leaf plates come together and are hidden between the door and frame when the door is closed so that the only thing visible is the barrel of the hinge.
Spring hinges are also known as self closing hinges.
The most common hinge used on doors and cabinets butt hinges have two rectangular shaped leaves with knuckles in the middle joined by a pin.
It runs the entire length of the door panel or box.
Like ordinary butt hinges they only suit wooden doors and need to be recessed into the surfaces.
Butt hinges are the most common type of hinges used on entry doors and passage doors as well as some cabinet doors.
Only the pin shows when the door is closed.
Butt hinges have two rectangular leaves joined by pin or rod which can be removed if you need to take off the door.
Continuous hinges are manufactured with or without holes.
Clean room lift off hinges the hinge pin is permanently attached to the frame leaf so you can quickly lift the door off the hinge without removing the pin.
The hinge consists of two leaf plates one anchored to the edge of the door and the other to the door jam.
There are several types.
These hinges also come in various thicknesses pin diameters and knuckle lengths.
