Hinges are an integral part of swing doors. They act as load-bearing mechanisms that ensure their successful opening and closing. The modern market presents loops in a wide and varied assortment. Among them, hidden hinges stand out for their aesthetics and functionality: thanks to their design, they allow the doors to open 180 degrees and are not conspicuous.
About concealed fastening systems
Hidden hinges are made from a special aluminum, magnesium, zinc and copper alloy harmless to human he alth, which is called tsamak. Fasteners made from this alloy are highly durable and have a smooth finish with a glossy or matte finish, thanks to brass and nickel-plated finishes.
An important element of invisible fastening systems is the hinge, which is connected to the canvas by means of a divided into two parts andlever fastened with a common screw. It remains invisible as it is recessed into the metal housing with hidden hinges.
Drawings of concealed mounting systems are shown below.
Design Features
- Moving blade for easy opening and closing.
- Hidden hinges are equipped with a reliable fastening, which prevents spontaneous separation of the sash from the door jamb and increases the service life of the fastening mechanism. Interior doors equipped with them are able to withstand a cycle of opening and closing up to 200,000 times.
- The design allows you to fix not only the extreme positions of the web, but also, if necessary, intermediate ones.
Installation
- Electromilling in the door and the bar of the box make recesses;
- choose straps for fastening;
- the fixing screw is unscrewed on the lever and the components are separated in two;
- insert the hinge parts into place and fasten them with self-tapping screws;
- parts of the lever are connected and tightened with a fixing screw;
- adjust the door, the hinges are closed with decorative inserts.
Benefits
Concealed hinges have the benefits that make them popular with consumers:
- the presence of uniform gaps on the four ends;
- ste alth of the entire system, providing a high level of aesthetics of the door leaf;
- guaranteed protection against intruders, by eliminating the possibility of access toloop to damage it;
- increasing the angle of the door being opened, which is important when it is necessary to move large furniture through the door;
- reliability of the design, which prevents the door leaf from sagging, which ensures an increase in the operational life of both the hinges themselves and the entire door system.
Flaws
- The price is much higher than the cost of ordinary loops.
- Quite a difficult installation. Invisible canopies during the repair work are installed at the very last turn. This is due to the fact that there is a risk of dust or small construction debris getting on the surface of the loops, which will negatively affect their further operation. If dust does get on the hidden hinge mechanism, it must be removed immediately with a vacuum cleaner.
About buying hidden hinges
The modern market provides a large selection of various hidden hinges that can withstand any weight. Some products are designed for high force impact (up to 200 kg), others are focused on light weight (not exceeding 50 kg). Accordingly, their rates are different. The stronger the mechanism, the more expensive it is. Therefore, it is important for the buyer to consider the weight of the door when choosing hidden hinges for it.
Photos of fastening mechanisms confirm that for each door model you can choose the fitting option that suits the owner.
For example, if the door structure merges with the wall, hidden hinges are ideal for it. Reviews indicate the effectiveness of installationhidden fastening systems, which ensure their invisibility, which means that the level of aesthetics of the doors increases.
Before buying the necessary fastening mechanism, it is important to consider the direction of opening, depending on which hinges are left, right and universal (those that are mounted on any side of the door frame).
The right choice and installation of hinges will ensure the proper level of comfort and durability of the door system.
