Stainless steel is used for applications that need exceptional strength and corrosion resistance.
When choosing a hinge, it's important to consider the load it will support, which decides the size and material needed. It's critical to consider external and dynamic loads in addition to the weight of the moving item, which is often the part being carried and determines the load specifications.
Stainless steel hinges experience torque due to the door's center of gravity. When the door is wide and heavy, stainless steel hinges must support a door to prevent it from sagging.
Depending on the service or load, hinges can be welded, fastened, or screwed to the frame. Stainless steel hinges can be surface mounted, concealed, flush mounted, or overlayed.
Doors can have a full 180 or 90° rotation. The swing of a door determines the type of stainless steel hinge, if it can fit the available space, and whether it will interfere with passing through the door. Several types of stainless steel hinges are available, including friction or spring-loaded hinges to fix the position of the moving component.
Stainless steel hinges are ideal for doors and furniture due to their added aesthetic value. They can include ornate hinge patterns, such as butterfly and strap hinges. Hinges may need to be hidden for aesthetic reasons to provide a seamless, uninterrupted appearance.
End play, which refers to the lateral movement of the leaves along the pin, is called hinge orientation. Whether a hinge is left-handed or right-handed depends on the style of the door.