Removing the pin allows the hinge halves to separate for example to remove a door easily.
Pin type hinges.
Pivot pins and pin hinges are used in a variety of applications.
Spring hinges are also known as self closing hinges.
Plain bearing ball bearing see above spring loaded and rising.
Butt hinges have two rectangular leaves joined by pin or rod which can be removed if you need to take off the door.
The hinge consists of two leaf plates one anchored to the edge of the door and the other to the door jam.
Let s have a look at the various types of the hinges mostly used by professional interior designers.
Like ordinary butt hinges they only suit wooden doors and need to be recessed into the surfaces.
It runs the entire length of the door panel or box.
A loose pin hinge is removable and is generally held in place by a flanged head and gravity.
Clean room lift off hinges the hinge pin is permanently attached to the frame leaf so you can quickly lift the door off the hinge without removing the pin.
The two halves of a hinge are joined by a pin that may be either a loose or tight fit.
If an ordinary butt hinge were used in this position the hinge pin could be removed and the door released.
Hinges are right or left handed and can have a fixed or removable pin the latter lets you remove doors without unscrewing the hinges.
The types of hinges are as per the use and where they need to be fitted to.
The leaf plates come together and are hidden between the door and frame when the door is closed so that the only thing visible is the barrel of the hinge.
The most common hinge used on doors and cabinets butt hinges have two rectangular shaped leaves with knuckles in the middle joined by a pin.
Get full details on butt hinges in this guide.
Spring hinges a type of hinge containing one or more springs to move the door into a closed position.
Butt hinges are the most common type of hinges used on entry doors and passage doors as well as some cabinet doors.
Continuous hinges are manufactured with or without holes.
Continuous hinges this type of hinge is also known as a piano hinge.
The hinge pin is permanently attached to the frame leaf so you can quickly lift the door off the hinge without removing the pin.
Spring hinges are common to use anywhere you need your door close.
There are several types.
Continuous hinges aka piano hinges the long beautiful leafs with multiple screw holes often seen on pianos.
With security butt hinges the two halves of the hinge are lock together when the door is closed so removing the hinge pin won t allow access.
Only the pin shows when the door is closed.
There are specialized types of hinges so consult the chart for details.
