Stainless Steel Piano Hinge (Continuous)
Stainless steel continuous hinges, or piano hinges, are crucial parts in a wide range of applications, from industrial storage cabinets and furniture to aircraft panels and heavy industrial or commercial doors. Continuous hinge uses have grown substantially since their first use with the piano, hence the nickname “piano hinge”, and have developed into multiple designs.
A continuous hinge is a single long unit hinge spanning the full length of a door, enclosure entrance, lid, etc. They are cut to specific sizes based on the application and can be manufactured in various gauges, materials, and sizes as well.
Advantages of Using Stainless Steel For Continuous Hinges
Continuous piano hinges offer many advantages, especially when manufactured from stainless steel, including:
- Durability and Strength: Stainless steel provides high tensile strength and toughness, making these hinges perfect for heavy-duty applications, and their durability offers long service life even with heavy use.
- Corrosion Resistance: Stainless steel is highly resistant to rust corrosion and many chemicals, making these hinges ideal for outdoor, industrial, and marine environments.
- Even Weight Distribution: By running the entire length of the joint, they distribute weight and stress evenly, reducing the risk of warping, wear and tear, or sagging.
- Consistent Performance: Continuous hinges provide a smooth and consistent pivot action, enhancing the usability of doors, lids, and panels.
- Tamper Resistance: Continuous hinges make it more difficult for intruders to remove the door or lid since there are no exposed pins that can be tampered with.
- Easy to Clean: Stainless steel is easy to maintain and clean, requiring minimal upkeep to keep it looking and functioning well.
Alcobra's Piano Hinge Selection
Our continuous hinge selection is manufactured in various gauges, materials, and sizes, ideal for cutting to specific sizes, and blank 6-foot lengths are also available.
Explore our product selection below.