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Glass Door Hinges Hardware Basics
Glass door hinges are used in various places such as store display cases, household furniture, and glass doors in offices.
In this section, learn the basics about the different types of unique glass door hinges that Sugatsune offers, and how to choose between them.
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What are glass door hinges?
A glass door hinge is a component used on swing doors made of glass. By inserting a glass door into a glass door hinge installed onto a side panel or a base plate, the swing door rotates on the hinge as a pivot. Glass door hinges are used for furniture doors, store display cases, and glass doors in various fixtures.
Glass Doors for Furniture
Display Cases
Types of Glass Door Hinge
[Furniture / Display Cases]
Conventional glass door hinges are attached to a side panel, and open approximately 90 degrees inwards or outwards from their closed state. They are used for small doors on pieces of furniture, and are also referred to as scarlet hinges.
[Furniture / Display Cases]
Pivot hinges are attached to the top and bottom edges of a door. They are also known as P hinges.
[Furniture / Display Cases]
European cup hinges are multi-axis hinges installed on the inside of furniture (e.g. cabinets). They can be used on glass doors in combination with a dedicated face plate.
[Furniture / Fixtures]
Concealed hinges are not visible from the front when the door is closed.* They can be used on glass doors in combination with a dedicated face plate.
*With glass doors, the hinge is not visible when the door is closed, but the face plate is.
[Fixtures / Bathrooms and Shower Booths]
Gravity hinges use the weight of the door to close themselves. They are often used for toilet and shower booths, and the direction in which the door opens, either inward or outward, can be chosen according to the usage location.
Glass Door Fittings
The fitting of the door varies depending on the hinge, so the type of glass hinge used will differ based on the desired fitting.
For Furniture and Display Cases
Overlay
Overlay furniture doors fit over the front of the side panel.
Inset
Inset furniture doors fit inside the side panel.
Functions and Features
Catches
Glass door hinges with a catch have a spring in the hinge, meaning that the door will close automatically from a certain angle. They will also keep the door in a closed position. Catches are mainly used in glass door hinges for furniture and display cases.
Soft Closing
Glass door hinges with a soft-close mechanism allow the door to close slowly from a certain angle. They are mainly used in fixtures and bathrooms.
Zero Position (Closing Position)
Zero position refers to the position where doors with free swinging hinges are closed (a 0° angle). Hinges with a zero position adjustment feature allow for the adjustment of the closing position of the door. This feature makes maintenance easier, as adjustments can be made not only during installation but also afterwards.
Fully Coordinated Design
A range of products is available to achieve a fully coordinated design across all components, including glass door hinges, upper glass supports, and cylindrical glass locks.
How to Choose Glass Door Hinges
Simply input the dimensions, door thickness, weight, and hinge mounting position of the desired glass door, and the Selection Tool for Glass Door Hinges will select the optimal hinge for the specific requirements. This tool ensures the best hinge is chosen for various applications, from furniture to architectural fittings.
* We also stock hinges for tempered glass. Please confirm the details of glass processing etc with a specialist glass supplier.
* Hinges for tempered glass are also available. Please confirm the details of glass processing etc with a specialist glass supplier.
