What Are The Three Types Of Hinges?

There are various types of hinges. From the perspective of more common classification, they can be divided into the following three main types

1. Classification by material

Stainless steel hinges
Good corrosion resistance, suitable for humid environments.

Beautiful appearance, easy to clean and maintain.

Iron hinges
Relatively cheap, but easy to rust and corrode.

Requires regular maintenance and maintenance to prevent rust from affecting use.

2. Classification by function

Ordinary hinges
Used for connecting various furniture door panels, such as cabinets, wardrobes, etc.

Does not have buffering or automatic closing function, requires manual operation.

Spring hinges
Equipped with springs inside, it can automatically bounce back to its original position after the door or drawer is closed.

Commonly used in occasions that require automatic closing function, such as cabinets, wardrobes, etc.

Damping hinges (hydraulic hinges)
Have a buffering function, which can reduce noise and impact when the door or drawer is closed.

Protect furniture and door panels from damage and increase service life.

3. Classification by installation method

Fixed hinges
Cannot be moved or disassembled after installation.

Suitable for occasions that require permanent fixation.

Removable hinges
Can be easily disassembled and replaced.

Suitable for occasions that need to be replaced or adjusted frequently.
In addition, according to other classification standards, hinges can have more types, such as:

According to the base type, they are divided into detachable type and fixed type.
According to the type of arm body, they are divided into slide-in type and card type.
According to the door panel covering position, they are divided into full cover (straight bend, straight arm), half cover (middle bend, curved arm) and built-in (large bend, large bend).
According to the style of the hinge development stage, they are divided into one-stage force hinges, two-stage force hinges, etc.
According to the door opening angle of the hinge, they are divided into 95~110 degrees, 45 degrees, 135 degrees, 175 degrees and other angles.
Special types of hinges, such as multi-section hinges, European hinges, etc.
There are many types of hinges, and when choosing, you should make comprehensive considerations based on the specific usage scenarios and needs.