What are the types of door hinges

1. Torque hinge

The torque hinge has a constant reciprocating torque within its movable range, allowing for arbitrary stopping. The range of movement is between zero and 180 degrees, and the closing angle can reach 360 degrees.

2. Rotating torque hinge

Rotating torque hinge is a door hinge with multiple advantages, which has a large rotation angle and can reach 360 °. At the same time, rotating torque hinges also have the advantage of staying at any angle like torque hinges. Compared to torque hinges, more people prefer rotating torque hinges.

3. Torque inner hinge

The torque inner hinge also belongs to a type of hinge. The torque inner hinge is installed on the back of the door, and the traces of the torque inner hinge cannot be seen from the outside, which will be more beautiful. At the same time, the torque inner hinge can be positioned at any angle, and the axis of the torque inner hinge can be installed in both horizontal and vertical directions.

4. Hidden torque hinge

From the literal meaning, it can be seen that the concealed torque hinge has better concealment, and there are no visible traces of the hinge after the door is closed. Similarly, the door can also be positioned at any angle when opened. The advantages of a hidden torque hinge include long service life and durability. After 20000 opening and closing tests, the quality is excellent.

How to install the door hinge

1. Determine the minimum distance between door bodies

When installing hinges, it is important to determine the minimum distance between the door bodies. Failure to control the distance properly may result in collisions and difficulty opening and closing, which can affect the appearance of the door and may not be practical.

2. Determine the number of hinges based on the door panel

After determining the distance between the installed door panel and the hinge, we need to install it according to the number of hinges selected for the door body. The number of hinges installed mainly depends on the height of the door panel. Generally, for door panels with a height of 1500 millimeters and a weight between 9-12 kilograms, about 3 hinges should be selected. Normally, there are only two, and the number of door hinges can be appropriately increased based on the height and weight.

3. Installation method

The installation method of the door hinge is very important. When opening the door, it can be divided into three installation methods based on the position of the door edge and the side panel: full cover door, half cover door, and embedded door. The full cover door generally covers the side panel, while the half cover door covers half of the side panel. It is especially suitable for cabinets with a partition in the middle that need to be installed with three or more doors, and the embedded door is installed inside the two side panels.

4. Determine location

Before installing the door, it is necessary to use a carpenter's pen to determine the position, with a drilling edge distance of about 5 millimeters. Then, use a pistol drill or a carpenter's hole opener to drill an installation hole of about 35 millimeters on the door panel, with a drilling depth of about 12 millimeters. Then, insert the door hinge into the hinge cup hole on the door panel and fix the hinge cup with self tapping screws.

5. Post installation testing completed

Insert the door hinge into the cup hole of the door panel, open the hinge, then insert and align the side panel, and fix the base with self tapping screws. After completing the installation work, it is necessary to test the effect of opening and closing the door back and forth. Generally, the door hinges can be adjusted in six directions, facing up and down. The left and right positions of the two doors are moderate, and the distance between the installed doors is generally about 2mm.