In what formats are GUDEN drawings available and
how can customers get them?
The standard 2D format for all GUDEN drawings available for immediate download
(or display) on our website is PDF. This format insures broadest readability
and consistent printability.
Our drawings are produced using AutoCAD and we have the files available in DWG
or DXF formats upon request.
To obtain GUDEN drawings in
DWG or DXF format, please complete this form and
list the drawings and format you need.
We also have 3D models in common 3D formats. See here.
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I am looking for tiny hinges. What can you offer?
The best
place I have found for extremely small hinges is
Craft Inc.. Take
a look at what they call their "mini hinges."
I'm building a massage table, and I need a strong locking hinge for the legs.
We have some
excellent table
leg braces and you can see them on our web page. You can
click on the individual product to display a PDF drawing and
either print it directly or download it for later use. Our table
leg brace drawings include installation instructions as page two of the
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When you say "full swage, half swage or one leaf swaged", what is
the offset distance?
The typical
offset distances are as follows:
Full swaged
is offset approximately the diameter of the pin.
Half swaged
is offset about half the diameter of the pin
We can offset
any specific dimension you need. Just specify it on a sketch or drawing.
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I need a "double hinge" for a Japanese floor screen.
The part
you are looking for is usually called a "double acting screen hinge"
and we do have the part available
here.
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What is the cost to punch holes into hinges?
Good question!
The answer depend on a number of factors. We have some products that are
punched as a primary operation and the cost to put holes in them is close
to zero. Most holes are punched as a secondary operation and the
exact price depends on how we are punching the holes (one at a time or
multiple), how many holes per part and how many total parts are
in the lot. Let us have a sketch or print and a quantity and we
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I am interested in purchasing a piano hinge that is not the garden variety.
It needs to be decorative and should look like chrome. Can you help me?
We have a
couple of ways to go for a "decorative" hinge. You can look
at the selections we have of polished
stainless steel continuous hinges. These are made from a type
304 stainless and are fairly corrosion resistant. A typical use would
be on boats. If you don't need parts that are that rust resistant,
you may check out our pre-finished
nickel plated steel hinges. These are excellent for indoor
use. Both have a chrome-like appearance - a bright silver color
- and are readily available from stock. Both series are supplied
with holes for flat head wood screws.
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I am looking for 10 draw pulls, for a "colonial style" bureau.
The problem I'm having is, finding them with a 4 inch center.
While we
do have an extensive product line, our products are primarily for metal
cabinet applications.
We currently purchase stainless steel slip joint hinges from Guden. We treat
them and then apply a paint to them. The paint does not adhere very well
at all. Would you have a recommended paint or painting method.
We don't
do painting, so we are not real experts on that subject. One of
our painters suggests that you try passivating the parts before painting.
He also says that you should check with the paint manufacturer for his
specific preparation instructions for stainless steel. [BACK]
When you list a part as satin and anodized, what color anodized can we have?
I need black anodized. Do we just specify that color when ordering?
Our standard
satin and anodized finish is clear. If you need a specific color anodize
on a product, we prefer that you supply a color sample for our plater
to match.
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I am looking for a picture or drawing of your 9295LH-02. Are the holes already in
the part or do I need to punch them when I receive them?
You can obtain a drawing of part number 9295LH-02
here.
We also have part number H9295LH-02
that is exactly the same as the 9295LH-02 except
it already has 2 holes pre-punched. Take a look at that
drawing
to see if our standard hole pattern will work in your application.
If not, we can punch custom holes for you.
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What is a double wrap hinge?
A double wrap hinge is one where the leaf wraps around the pin and back
over itself (see cross-section diagram). Both leaves are doubled this way.
This makes a very strong hinge that cannot unwrap. A typical
application would be on school lockers where students hanging from the doors
don't distort the hinge.
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Guden Product Educational Videos
Spring Hinges
In this video we discuss 'loaded to open' and 'loaded to close' spring hinge configurations.
Hinge Terminology
This video describes basic hinge terminology.
Hinge Angles and Terminology
In this video we discuss hinge angle terminology.
Slip Hinge Terminology
This video shows the difference between Right Hand and Left Hand Hinges.
Butt Hinge Pin Retention - Spun Ends
The first part in a four part series in which we discuss Butt Hinges. This part discusses 'Spun Ends.'
Butt Hinge Pin Retention - Staking and Crimping
The second part in a four part series in which we discuss Butt Hinges. This part discusses 'Staking and Crimping.'
Butt Hinge Pin Retention - Splined Pins and Coined Pins
The third part in a four part series in which we discuss Butt Hinges. This part discusses 'Splined Pins and Coined Pins.'
Butt Hinge Pin Retention - Welded Ends
The last part in a four part series in which we discuss Butt Hinges. This part discusses 'Welded Ends.'
A double wrap hinge is one where the leaf wraps around the pin and back
over itself (see cross-section diagram). Both leaves are doubled this way.
This makes a very strong hinge that cannot unwrap. A typical
application would be on school lockers where students hanging from the doors
don't distort the hinge.
