Tag Archives: Living Hinges

If you’re thinking about using a living hinge, you might be wondering how much weight it can support. Living hinges typically aren’t used in high load-bearing applications. Instead, they are used in applications involving repeated flex cycles. All hinges, however, … Read More

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

It’s a common misconception that all hinges are metal. While most of them are, in fact, made of steel, aluminum, titanium, brass or similar metals or alloys, living hinges are made of flexible materials. Living hinges are characterized by a … Read More

Hinges come in a variety of styles. While you might be familiar with traditional styles consisting of two leaks and an integrated knuckles, there are other styles that often go unnoticed, such as plastic living hinges. Plastic living hinges don’t … Read More

When most people think of hinges, they envision metal door hinges. Door hinges feature a traditional style consisting of two leafs and an integrated knuckle. They are typically made of metal, such as stainless steel, brass, copper or even bronze. … Read More

Contrary to common belief, not all hinges have a knuckle or pin. Some hinges are made of a single piece of flexible material, thereby eliminating the need for these parts. Known as living hinges, they are used to connect two … Read More

Hinges are used to create a limited angle of rotation between two objects. When attached to a door and frame, for instance, a hinge will allow the door to pull open. While most hinges consist of several parts — two … Read More