Piano Hinges Archives | OneMonroe https://monroeengineering.com/blog/category/piano-hinges/ Blog Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:26:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 What Is Hinge Gauge and Why Is It Important? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/what-is-hinge-gauge-and-why-is-it-important/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:25:21 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=20886 You can’t ignore the gauge when shopping for a hinge. Hinges are mechanical bearings that allow for a limited degree of rotation. They are commonly used on doors, gates, cabinets and access panels. Once installed, hinges will allow objects such … Read More

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]]> 5 Types of Corrosion-Resistant Hinges https://monroeengineering.com/blog/5-types-of-corrosion-resistant-hinges/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 05:30:32 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=20556 When choosing hinges for a humid or moist environment, you should consider the degree to which it’s protected from corrosion. Most hinges are made of metal. Exposure to moisture can trigger oxidation that degrades or destroys the hinge. Some hinges, … Read More

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]]> The Beginner’s Guide to Cold-Rolled Steel Hinges https://monroeengineering.com/blog/the-beginners-guide-to-cold-rolled-steel-hinges/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:33:02 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=19925 Not all steel hinges are made equal. While they are all made of steel consisting of iron and carbon, some of them are made of different types of steel. There are cold-rolled steel hinges, for instance, that offer a superior … Read More

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]]> 5 Common Myths About Piano Hinges https://monroeengineering.com/blog/5-common-myths-about-piano-hinges/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 09:03:05 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=19562 You shouldn’t believe everything you read or hear about piano hinges. Like all hinges, piano hinges are mechanical bearings. They are used to connect two objects while simultaneously allowing a limited angle of rotation between the objects. Piano hinges, however, … Read More

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]]> What Are Electrogalvanized Hinges? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/what-are-electrogalvanized-hinges/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:02:30 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=19447 Prolonged exposure to moisture can take a toll on hinges. Moisture contains oxygen. When exposed to these oxygen molecules, hinges will experience oxidation. They will essentially gain some of the waterborne oxygen molecules, thus increasing the risk of corrosion. The … Read More

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]]> 5 Facts About Continuous Hinges: Everything You Need to Know https://monroeengineering.com/blog/5-facts-about-continuous-hinges-everything-you-need-to-know/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 09:51:29 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=16513 When shopping for hinges, you may come across continuous hinges. They are mechanical bearings that allow a limited angle of rotation between two objects. You can install them on doors, gates, cabinets and other objects. Continuous hinges work like most … Read More

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]]> Piano Hinges: What Are They Made Of? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/piano-hinges-what-are-they-made-of/ Thu, 18 Aug 2022 08:58:53 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=15442 Some hinges have longer leafs than others. Piano hinges, for instance, are designed to run the entire length of the surfaces on which they are installed. They are known as “piano hinges” because they were originally used on piano lids. … Read More

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]]> What to Look for in a Heavy-Duty Piano Hinge https://monroeengineering.com/blog/what-to-look-for-in-a-heavy-duty-piano-hinge/ Thu, 24 Mar 2022 08:27:53 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=14336 Piano hinges have become a popular alternative to traditional hinges. They still feature two leafs and a knuckle. A pin is placed through the center of the two leafs to secure them together. Piano hinges, however, are distinguished from other … Read More

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]]> 5 Things to Consider When Choosing Piano Hinges https://monroeengineering.com/blog/5-things-to-consider-when-choosing-piano-hinges/ Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:17:08 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=12789 Are you looking to buy piano hinges? Also known as continuous hinges, they are characterized by a full-length design. Piano hinges are long mechanical bearings that run the full length of the objects with which they are used. To choose … Read More

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