What is a lift off hinge?
Lift Off Hinges are an alternative to the Ross Safety Hinges. The hinge is made in two parts that can be pulled apart. This means the door can be removed by simply lifting it off its hinges if it becomes blocked from the inside.
What is a slip joint hinge?
Slip Joint Hinges or take apart hinges, are used for easy and quick door removal and are ideal when doors need to be frequently removed. Commonly used on removable doors and panels and gates, Slip Joint Hinges are comprised of a male leaf with an attached pin and a female leaf with no pin.
What is a gate hinge called?
Tee hinges, also known as Cross Garnet hinges, comprise a rectangular-shaped knuckle which fits to the gate post, and a tapered strap that fits to the gate for extra security. They are commonly used on lightweight gates or shed doors and are available in light, medium and heavy duty gauges.
What are the hinges called that open both ways?
Double action spring hinges will let the doors swing in both directions and are common in commercial buildings such as restaurants and hotels. They are also known as ‘swinging door hinges’, ‘saloon door hinges’ and ‘double acting barrel hinges’.
What are the different types of kitchen cabinet hinges?
Kitchen cabinet hinges are available in many different finishes, such as chrome, brass, copper, black, polished and hammered. The style and shape options of hinges are plentiful and the type of hinge to use on a particular kitchen cabinet depends on its design.
What are self closing hinges?
A self-closing hinge is a type of hinge designed to pull a door shut after it has been opened and released. The installation of these hinges is especially common on kitchen cabinets, so that busy cooks do not need to manually close doors with dirty hands, although bathrooms, some doors, and gates also utilize hinges that self-close.
How do you adjust a self closing door hinge?
How to Adjust Self-closing Door Hinges Step 1 – Determine the Adjustment Step 2 – Increase the Hinge Tension Step 3 – Decrease the Hinge Tension Step 4 – Lubricate Step 5 – Replace the Hinge Spring
What is pair of hinges?
A pair of hinges includes 2 complete hinges of your choice as illustrated below: If you need 3 hinges per door and have 6 doors (total of 18 hinges), you would need to order 9 pair. It also includes all mounting screws in the same finish as the hinge you order.
