Single-action spring hinges put continuous pressure on the swing door, meaning it always returns back to its closing position, pressed against a stop. With double-action spring hinges, the door can be ...

Most homeowners are familiar with the spring hinge. You find them on cabinet doors, entry doors and even garage doors. They ensure the door swings shut after you open it and that it doesn’t remain ...

Hinges are ubiquitous mechanical components and, typically, engineers are most familiar with those with a solid pin. Many may not know, however, that a leading use of coiled-spring pins is in hinges ...

The door hinge is among the world’s most widely used devices. This common piece of hardware may seem simple, at first glance, but in fact, hinges offer a sophisticated range of functionality that ...

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