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Hinges help us join two elements by allowing one of them to rotate, and they are fixed by two pieces of iron joined by an axis. A very versatile element and of which there is a lot of variety. Most used hinges Other common hinge types Mapfre Home Channel Logo MAPFRE home blog MAPFRE specialized editor We can find hinges on doors , cabinets, windows, lids, etc.: they are very useful and easy to install elements, although it will depend on the type of hinge we use and what we need it for . Most used hinges Book hinges: they are the best known and are very functional due to their multitude of sizes. They open like books and assembly is simple, since we only have to screw the hinge to the surface. We find them to open small furniture like those in the living room. Piano hinges: they are like the previous ones but of a longer length , they also offer greater resistance since they are held by many more screws.
They are used to open heavier furniture such as a trunk or closet. Cup hinges: they are the most used and difficult to assemble, but one of the advantages is that they are adjustable . They are perfect for kitchen furniture . Invisible hinges: they are placed on the edges of the boards by screwing them so that they are hidden .Its opening is like a book Argentina Email List Hinges without cup: they are the same as hinges with cup, but these are screwed without the need to drill any holes in the furniture. Pin hinges: they are easy to install, since they are screwed to the board and open in the shape of a book.
They are used on doors but are more decorative than other hinges. Ammunition hinges: they are also screwed to the door, but these hinges are stronger because they are intended for heavier doors such as those at the entrance to the home . Other common hinge types Glass hinges: installation is done by creating holes in the base of the furniture to place the hinge hook on one side and place the other side on the glass . Hinge hinges : used to open doors and windows .They are difficult to install, since you have to make a hole to incorporate the plates into the door. Double action hinges: we see them on swinging kitchen doors . They are hinges that allow a larger turn . American hinges: they close by themselves although they do not have a cup. Their installation is easy because they are only screwed to the boards. Compass or scissor hinges: These are useful for keeping the door open at a level , such as that of a garage or shed.
They are used to open heavier furniture such as a trunk or closet. Cup hinges: they are the most used and difficult to assemble, but one of the advantages is that they are adjustable . They are perfect for kitchen furniture . Invisible hinges: they are placed on the edges of the boards by screwing them so that they are hidden .Its opening is like a book Argentina Email List Hinges without cup: they are the same as hinges with cup, but these are screwed without the need to drill any holes in the furniture. Pin hinges: they are easy to install, since they are screwed to the board and open in the shape of a book.
They are used on doors but are more decorative than other hinges. Ammunition hinges: they are also screwed to the door, but these hinges are stronger because they are intended for heavier doors such as those at the entrance to the home . Other common hinge types Glass hinges: installation is done by creating holes in the base of the furniture to place the hinge hook on one side and place the other side on the glass . Hinge hinges : used to open doors and windows .They are difficult to install, since you have to make a hole to incorporate the plates into the door. Double action hinges: we see them on swinging kitchen doors . They are hinges that allow a larger turn . American hinges: they close by themselves although they do not have a cup. Their installation is easy because they are only screwed to the boards. Compass or scissor hinges: These are useful for keeping the door open at a level , such as that of a garage or shed.