Hinge Archives | OneMonroe https://monroeengineering.com/blog/category/hinge/ Blog Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:58:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 When Should You Use Concealed Hinges? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/when-should-you-use-concealed-hinges/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:49:44 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=22923 Choosing the right type of hinge is important. All hinges are mechanical bearings. They join two objects while allowing for an angle of rotation between the objects. There are different types of hinges, however, such as concealed hinges. Concealed hinges … Read More

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]]> When to Use a Piano Hinge Over Multiple Standard Hinges https://monroeengineering.com/blog/when-to-use-a-piano-hinge-over-multiple-standard-hinges/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:08:00 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=22728 You don’t always have to install multiple standard hinges. An alternative solution is to use a single piano hinge. Also known as continuous hinges, piano hinges are characterized by a long length. They are available in different materials, such as … Read More

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]]> The Beginner’s Guide to Zinc-Plated Door Hinges https://monroeengineering.com/blog/the-beginners-guide-to-zinc-plated-door-hinges/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:54:00 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=22675 Zinc-plated door hinges are commonly used in residential homes and commercial buildings alike. Like all hinges, they act as pivot points. Hinges allow objects to rotate from an adjacent surface to which they are connected. Doors, for instance, can rotate … Read More

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]]> What’s the Best Lubricant for Plastic Hinges? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/whats-the-best-lubricant-for-plastic-hinges/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=22401 If you’re planning to use plastic hinges, you’ll need to choose the right lubricant. Hinges consist of two leafs that, when interlocked, form a central knuckle. The knuckle is the pivot point, allowing one leaf to swing away from the … Read More

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]]> Hinges: How Pin Diameter Affects Hinge Strength https://monroeengineering.com/blog/hinges-how-pin-diameter-affects-hinge-strength/ Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:37:02 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=22261 You can’t ignore the pin diameter when shopping for hinges. With the exception of specialized hinges, such as living hinges, most hinges have a pin. It consists of a long cylindrical rod that holds the two leafs together to form … Read More

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]]> Door Hinges: What Is Hinge Radius and Why Does It Matter? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/door-hinges-what-is-hinge-radius-and-why-does-it-matter/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:47:18 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=22109 When shopping for door hinges, you may come across the term “hinge radius.” It’s a key specification for rounded door hinges. Some door hinges have a 1/4 inch radius, whereas others have a 5/8 inch radius. To learn more about … Read More

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]]> How Living Hinges Are Manufactured https://monroeengineering.com/blog/how-living-hinges-are-manufactured/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 05:22:21 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=22069 Ever wonder how living hinges are manufactured? Traditional hinges are made by machining and shaping metal. They typically feature two rectangular-shaped metal leafs, which are held together by a single rod-shaped metal pin. Living hinges aren’t made of metal. Also … Read More

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]]> Hinge Accessories: What You Need to Know https://monroeengineering.com/blog/hinge-accessories-what-you-need-to-know/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:01:00 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=21946 Hinges facilitate the movement of many common objects. They are found on doors, cabinets, access panels, lids, appliances and more. While most hinges consist of two leafs and a pin, however, they support a variety of accessories, including the following. … Read More

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]]> Lubricating Hinges: What You Should Know https://monroeengineering.com/blog/lubricating-hinges-what-you-should-know/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 06:41:00 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=21893 From doors and gates to cabinets, access panels and more, hinges play an important role in many everyday objects. They are used to join two or more objects while allowing for a limited angle of rotation. As mechanical bearings, however, … Read More

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