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Monroe is a manufacturer of a wide variety of custom hinges to match your application. We also offer hole punching, forming, offsetting, notching, countersinking, finishing and plating. For additional information, please give us a call and take a look at our hinge brochure.
A hinge simply connects two solid objects and allows a limited angle of rotation between them. Two objects connected by a hinge rotates relative to each other along a fixed axis. This prevents rotations and has one degree of freedom (typically). Hinges may be made of flexible material or rigid materials. Materials are typically steel, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic and more.
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When shopping for hinges, you may come across take-apart hinges. They look like most other hinges. Take-apart hinges still feature two leafs, which allow for a limited degree of rotation once installed. Take-apart hinges, however, can be easily removed. What … Read More
All hinges are used to connect two objects while allowing for a limited angle of rotation. Gates, for instance, are typically connected to an adjacent fence with a set of hinges, and doors are connected to an adjacent frame with … 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
Are you looking to buy cabinet hinges? Cabinet hinges feature a unique design that makes them ideal for cabinet doors. You can use them to attach cabinet doors to cabinet units. Most cabinet doors will require two hinges — one … 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