Manufactured in chrome finished zinc die, these rugged hinges are a suitable option for enclosures and cabinets where a practical yet attractive hinge is required.
These unusual hinges have a traditional style to suit an older aesthetic, while providing a rugged hinge function with smooth design and simple installation. They present a quality hinge for a quality appearance and come ex-stock from well-known enclosure hardware specialists FDB Panel Fittings via their Online store.
These ‘torpedo’ hinges are used for electrical cabinets and enclosures, allowing doors to be quickly mounted or removed from frames. The chromium-plated finish and 10 mm stainless steel pin gives good resistance to normal environmental conditions. Left-hand and right-hand variants are stocked for online purchase and are available with a black finish.
Doors can be arranged to lift-off when the fixed pin is located in the bottom half of both hinges. When a door is required to be permanently fixed, then the hinges should be installed with LH and RH together (opposed). Individual hinge installation is by simple plant-on positioning secured through countersunk holes in each hinge leaf. Availability is standard with bright chromium-plated finish (or raw for painting), while black is available for special order.
Performance Rig-tests have shown that two hinges (on a 1-metre frame) carried a load of 60kg. (130lb) without damage, equivalent to a moment of force of 60NM (3.43KN).
Elsewhere, FDB is now offering Sugatsune HG-TS series torque hinges - otherwise known as friction hinges - in stainless steel from its online store.
They are suited to marine applications and other harsh environments where they may be used to control an enclosure or cabinet door by acting as a restraint against gravity, wind or other forces, to hold the lid or door in a required position during installation or servicing/adjustment of internal equipment.
HG-TS hinges are manufactured in SUS304 polished stainless steel – sizes available include 32x36mm, 40x48mm and 50x48mm. They may be used in matching sets, while their progressive stop function enhances the usability and safety of the completed installation.
