Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about Hinge Selection

Question 1: What is a hinge?

A connecting piece between a door panel and a cabinet, an active joint

Question 2: What are the common materials for hinges?

• Plastic hinges

• Zinc alloy hinges

• Stainless steel hinges (304 stainless steel/316 stainless steel)

• Iron hinges

Question 3: What are the advantages and disadvantages of each material?

• Plastic hinges:

Advantages: Lightweight, relatively inexpensive

Disadvantages: Easy to weather, low strength

• Zinc alloy hinges:

Advantages: Widely used, high strength, various surface treatments available, high cost performance

Disadvantages: High requirements for surface treatment; better surface treatment leads to better durability and aesthetics. Depends on the factory's quality control.

• Stainless steel hinges:

Advantages: High strength, good durability, rust-resistant

Disadvantages: High Price. For the same Model, the cost of stainless steel material is several times that of zinc alloy hinges.

316 stainless steel hinges

An upgrade from 304 stainless steel, with higher strength, better acid and alkali resistance, and a higher Price; suitable for clients who prioritize high quality over Price.

Suitable for clients who prioritize high quality over Price.

• Iron hinges

Advantages: High strength, low Price

Disadvantages: Prone to rust

Question 4: From the perspective of installation visibility, some door panels have hinges that are not visible after installation, while others are. How are they classified in terms of visual effects after installation?

They are divided into two categories

• Visible hinges Visible to the naked eye after installation

• Concealed hinges Hidden behind the door panel after installation, invisible to the eye

Question 5: From the perspective of installation visibility, how do you choose a hinge? What are the advantages and disadvantages of visible and concealed hinges?

• Visible hinges

Advantages: Visually visible, easy to disassemble, can be matched with the style of the door cabinet

Disadvantages: Relatively poor resistance to damage compared to concealed hinges

• Concealed hinges

Advantages: Visually invisible, good resistance to damage, needs to be disassembled from the inside of the door panel during installation and disassembly.

Disadvantages: Visually invisible, choose according to specific installation requirements and overall style.

Question 6: Zinc alloy hinges are the most common. What are the common surface treatments for zinc alloy hinges?

• Powder coating Common colors are black and gray

• Baking paint Common color is black. Can be customized in various colors according to customer needs.

• Chrome plating Bright chrome plating, sand chrome plating