9/24/2026 1:37 PM
A lid, door, or panel can be kept closed in several ways. The right hardware depends on what the closure needs to do and how it should be released.A hasp and staple provide a place for a padlock...
9/15/2026 10:51 AM
Hasp and Staple Fit: What to Check Before OrderingHasps and staples provide a straightforward way to help secure a lid, door, hatch, cabinet, or cover. Choosing the right configuration comes down to a few practical details, including material, length...
8/6/2026 3:38 PM
One Position, Several Positions, or a Positive Lock?
A lid, cover, shelf, or folding leg may need support once it reaches the open position. The type of hardware depends on how the component must be held and how it...
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A lid, cover, shelf, or folding leg may need support once it reaches the open position. The type of hardware depends on how the component must be held and how it...
Posted By: kpb@guden.com
7/29/2026 12:00 AM
When designing an industrial enclosure, cabinet, or machinery guard, a common requirement is providing quick access to the internal components. Two of the most popular hardware options for this task are spring latches and quick-release Unhinges.
At a...
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Posted By: kpb@guden.com
7/15/2026 9:39 AM
The reliability of an enclosure or access point depends entirely on hardware that consistently opens, closes, holds, releases, and aligns without fail.
While a hinge controls the swing or pivot of a door, lid, cover, or panel, it is...
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While a hinge controls the swing or pivot of a door, lid, cover, or panel, it is...
6/12/2026 11:37 AM
Mil Spec Continuous Hinges and Hinge Pins: Sourcing the Right AssemblyA Military Specification hinge requirement is rarely about the hinge alone. The pin matters, too.For engineers, purchasing teams, OEM buyers, and project managers working from defined hardware requirements...
5/19/2026 9:25 AM
Recessed Pulls and Surface-Mounted Pulls Not every pull solves the same problem.
Some applications call for a pull that stays more contained within the surface. Others are better served by a more traditional pull style that...
Posted By: kpb@guden.com
5/8/2026 8:52 AM
How to Choose Industrial Handles and Pulls Choosing the right industrial handles and pulls usually starts by narrowing the field, not by looking at every option at once. Material, pull style, profile, and mounting details can all shape the...
Posted By: kpb@guden.com
4/30/2026 1:17 PM
Weld-On Hinges: Clean Installation and Access Both Matter
In many metal assemblies, the hinge affects more than movement alone. It can influence how the assembly is built, how service access is handled, and how secure the final setup...
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In many metal assemblies, the hinge affects more than movement alone. It can influence how the assembly is built, how service access is handled, and how secure the final setup...
Posted By: kpb@guden.com
4/10/2026 2:46 PM
Bushings and Grease Fittings
Bushings are part of the weld-on hinge assembly and help complete how the hinge comes together. Rather than being a separate option, the bushing is matched to the hinge as part of the assembly...
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Bushings are part of the weld-on hinge assembly and help complete how the hinge comes together. Rather than being a separate option, the bushing is matched to the hinge as part of the assembly...
3/27/2026 11:26 AM
Concealed hinges require careful planning because hinge style, placement, and available clearance all affect door movement and alignment. Unlike surface-mounted hinges, concealed hinges are designed to remain out of view when the door is closed, so it is important...
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Posted By: kpb@guden.com
3/9/2026 11:10 AM
Concealed hinges are selected when appearance, alignment, and controlled door movement matter. Designed to stay out of view when the door is closed, they help maintain a clean exterior while supporting smooth, reliable operation.
But selecting the right...
Posted By: kpb@guden.com
2/13/2026 1:03 PM
Choosing the Right Lift-Off Hinge for Your ApplicationLift-off hinges are often selected to simplify access, but choosing the right configuration requires more than matching size or material. How a door is mounted, removed, and reinstalled plays a...
Posted By: kpb@guden.com
2/5/2026 10:23 AM
How Slip Hinges Work and Where They’re UsedLift-off hinges, often referred to as slip hinges, are designed to allow doors or panels to be removed without fully detaching the hinge leaves. Instead of relying on a fixed pin...
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1/12/2026 2:15 PM
How Spring Hinges Provide Controlled Motion Doors and panels that remain open can create safety concerns, disrupt workflows, or expose equipment that should remain protected. Across industrial and commercial environments, relying on manual closing is not always practical for...
Posted By: kpb@guden.com
1/7/2026 1:47 PM
Spring Hinge Types and How They’re Used Spring hinges support controlled motion across many enclosure and access panel applications, but not all spring hinges are specified the same way. Different spring hinge types are selected based on how...
Posted By: kpb@guden.com
12/22/2025 11:45 AM
Selecting the right butt hinge involves more than choosing a material. Load requirements, mounting conditions, hole patterns, and clearance all affect long-term performance. Understanding these factors early helps ensure proper fit, smooth operation, and reliable service life across doors...
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12/10/2025 11:41 AM
Reliable Performance and Custom Options for Every Application
Butt hinges are one of the most widely used hinge styles in enclosure, cabinet, panel, and equipment builds because they offer a simple and dependable way to support swinging motion. From...
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Butt hinges are one of the most widely used hinge styles in enclosure, cabinet, panel, and equipment builds because they offer a simple and dependable way to support swinging motion. From...
Posted By: kpb@guden.com
11/20/2025 2:45 PM
Getting Started
Choosing a gas spring can feel overwhelming at first because so many factors influence the final result. You need to think about force, size, travel, material, mounting points, and how the spring will behave once it is...
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Choosing a gas spring can feel overwhelming at first because so many factors influence the final result. You need to think about force, size, travel, material, mounting points, and how the spring will behave once it is...
Posted By: kpb@guden.com
11/6/2025 9:16 AM
What’s the difference between a gas spring and a hydraulic damper? When designing lids, hatches, or enclosures, smooth, consistent motion is essential. Two of the most common components used to achieve that balance are Gas springs and hydraulic...
Posted By: kpb@guden.com
10/23/2025 3:24 PM
Custom Hinge Templates for Precise Specifications
When you're developing a product that relies on precise movement, every detail counts. The right hinge can make the difference between smooth operation and costly rework. That's why our approach to...
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When you're developing a product that relies on precise movement, every detail counts. The right hinge can make the difference between smooth operation and costly rework. That's why our approach to...
Posted By: kpb@guden.com
10/9/2025 2:04 PM
From Stock to Specification: A Look at Guden’s Custom Hinges Every hinge serves a purpose but not every hinge fits the same way. In many cases, small adjustments to dimensions, hole placement, or material selection are needed to...
Posted By: kpb@guden.com
9/30/2025 11:26 AM
Why Invisible Hinges Still Matter
Invisible hinges aren’t a new idea, but their impact is timeless. By keeping hardware hidden, they create uninterrupted surfaces that work across design styles, from sleek modern builds to heritage restorations. It’s...
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Invisible hinges aren’t a new idea, but their impact is timeless. By keeping hardware hidden, they create uninterrupted surfaces that work across design styles, from sleek modern builds to heritage restorations. It’s...
Posted By: kpb@guden.com
9/16/2025 10:05 AM
Why SOSS
When clean design and flawless function matter, the hardware should disappear. That’s exactly what SOSS Invisible Hinges deliver. As an authorized distributor, Guden supplies the full line of SOSS hinges, trusted by architects, engineers, and...
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September
2025
Three Industrial Closure Options | Guden
[09/24/26 01:37 PM]
Hasp and Staple Fit: Ordering Checks | Guden
[09/15/26 10:51 AM]
August
July
Spring Latches vs. Unhinges for Industrial Enclosures | Guden
[07/29/26 12:00 AM]
How to Choose Catches and Latches for Industrial Hardware | Guden
[07/15/26 09:39 AM]
June
May
Recessed Pulls and Surface-Mounted Pulls | Guden
[05/19/26 09:25 AM]
Industrial Handles and Pulls Selection Guide
[05/08/26 08:52 AM]
April
Weld-On Hinges for Clean Installation and Access | Guden
[04/30/26 01:17 PM]
Bushings and Grease Fittings in Weld-On Hinges | Guden
[04/10/26 02:46 PM]
March
Technical Considerations When Specifying Concealed Hinges
[03/27/26 11:26 AM]
How to Choose the Right Concealed Hinge | Selection Guide
[03/09/26 11:10 AM]
February
Choosing the Right Lift-Off Hinge for Your Application
[02/13/26 01:03 PM]
Lift-Off Hinges Explained: How Slip Hinges Work | Guden
[02/05/26 10:23 AM]
January
December
2024
2023
How to Select and Customize Butt Hinges | Guden
[12/22/25 11:45 AM]
Butt Hinges: Materials, Applications, and Custom Options | Guden
[12/10/25 11:41 AM]
November
How to Choose the Right Gas Spring
[11/20/25 02:45 PM]
Gas Springs vs. Hydraulic Dampers | Motion Control Solutions from Guden
[11/06/25 09:16 AM]
October
Custom Hinge Templates for Precise Specification
[10/23/25 03:24 PM]
Custom Hinges Built to Specification | Guden
[10/09/25 02:04 PM]
September
SOSS Invisible Hinges | OEM Supply and Pricing from Guden
[09/30/25 11:26 AM]
SOSS Invisible Hinges | Authorized Distributor | Guden
[09/16/25 10:05 AM]
June
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December
2022
Guden Dampers Help Slow Things Down
[12/15/23 02:34 PM]
Quickly and Easily Latch a Gate or Door Shut
[12/14/23 11:15 AM]
November
Guden Flush Pulls
[11/27/23 02:58 PM]
Folding Lid Supports in Plated Steel and Stainless Steel
[11/13/23 03:14 PM]
Guden - We Know Hinges!
[11/01/23 02:42 PM]
October
Guden Hinges with Holes
[10/27/23 02:29 PM]
Custom Reverse Assembly Hinges
[10/20/23 02:38 PM]
Let the Guden A.I. assist you with your hinge and hardware needs. Guden Actual Intelligence!
[10/06/23 03:08 PM]
Guden Block Hinges
[10/05/23 02:33 PM]
September
Guden Custom Hinge Leaf Bends
[09/18/23 02:07 PM]
Guden Spring-Loaded Latch Hinges
[09/07/23 02:20 PM]
August
Cutting Your Hinge to Custom Lengths
[08/31/23 02:42 PM]
Your Handle and Pull Needs Are Taken Care Of When You Let Guden Handle It!
[08/25/23 02:23 PM]
MS-20001 Extruded Aluminum Military Specification Hinges
[08/14/23 02:40 PM]
Leafless Take-Apart Style Weld-On Hinges
[08/08/23 02:11 PM]
July
Stock Hinges With Holes
[07/31/23 02:19 PM]
Barrel Diameter Vs. Pin Diameter
[07/27/23 02:18 PM]
Enhance Your Cabinet Design with Guden's Premium Gas Springs
[07/21/23 02:13 PM]
Guden Hasp and Staple Sets
[07/18/23 11:21 AM]
Guden Bi-Fold Screen Hinges
[07/12/23 11:06 AM]
June
How to Make a Hinge Invisible using Guden Concealed Hinges
[06/30/23 12:26 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Wire Draw Pull Catches
[06/27/23 02:10 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Choose your Guden Handle
[06/20/23 12:46 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - How to measure your hinge
[06/14/23 11:40 AM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Continuous Hinges
[06/06/23 09:32 AM]
May
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Lift Off Hinges for Removing Doors
[05/30/23 11:20 AM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Which Guden Gas Spring Size and Pressure Will Work Best For Me?
[05/22/23 02:27 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Guden Custom Hinge Design Guidance
[05/15/23 02:25 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Plastic Hinges
[05/09/23 12:26 PM]
April
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Why Use Slotted Holes Instead of Standard Holes
[04/24/23 02:12 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Alternatives to Ball Studs for Gas Spring Mounting
[04/19/23 02:17 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Spring-Loaded-to-Close hinges
[04/14/23 02:11 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Spring-Loaded-to-Open hinges
[04/03/23 02:12 PM]
March
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Tension Ball Catches
[03/27/23 11:19 AM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Folding Lid Supports
[03/20/23 11:06 AM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Extruded Aluminum Pull Handles
[03/14/23 10:47 AM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Radius Hinge Corners
[03/07/23 10:27 AM]
February
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Gas Springs, Struts or Shocks?
[02/28/23 02:42 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Spring-Loaded Chest Handles
[02/20/23 02:38 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Self-Clinching Fasteners
[02/14/23 02:19 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Guden Knobs
[02/06/23 02:02 PM]
January
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Butt Hinges with Holes
[01/31/23 11:28 AM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Spring Latch Hinges
[01/23/23 03:35 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Lift-Off Hinges
[01/17/23 03:05 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Custom Hinge Shapes
[01/09/23 02:44 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Weld-On Bullet Hinges
[01/03/23 02:05 PM]
December
2021
Guden and U
[12/15/22 03:27 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Compression or Extension Dampers
[12/13/22 02:43 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Compression Spring Catch and Strike Sets
[12/08/22 12:29 PM]
November
Hinges and Hardware 101 - How to Get Unequal Leaves on a Hinge
[11/28/22 12:44 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - How to Conceal a Hinge
[11/18/22 11:40 AM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Dimensioning a Clipped Corner
[11/08/22 11:17 AM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Open Width Vs. Leaf Width
[11/01/22 10:16 AM]
October
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Outdoor Butt Hinges
[10/24/22 09:42 AM]
“Help! How Can I Mount My Gas Spring, I Can't Compress It?”
[10/19/22 09:24 AM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Guden Custom Hinges
[10/11/22 04:14 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Keeping a Panel Switch or Button Covered
[10/04/22 04:02 PM]
September
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Offset or Swage?
[09/28/22 02:02 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Guden Magnetic Catches
[09/20/22 01:00 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Custom Leaf Cut Outs
[09/13/22 02:24 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Guden Concealed Hinges
[09/06/22 02:51 PM]
August
THREE Cost-Reducing Tips for your Custom Hinge Design
[08/18/22 03:28 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Hold a Lid or Cover open at Several Positions
[08/10/22 03:48 PM]
July
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Mounting or Removing a Gas Spring
[07/28/22 03:16 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Guden Hinges for the Aerospace Industry
[07/25/22 02:59 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Is the Spring Latch Hinge a Left Hand or Right Hand Version?
[07/22/22 02:50 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - What is a Weld-On or Bullet Hinge?
[07/14/22 02:44 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - How to Retain a Hinge Pin
[07/07/22 02:25 PM]
June
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Guden Un-Hinges
[06/28/22 02:07 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - What are the Parts of a Catch and Strike Set
[06/21/22 12:06 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - How to Dimension Hole Placement
[06/15/22 11:50 AM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Extruded Aluminum Hinges
[06/08/22 10:22 AM]
May
Does Temperature Affect Gas Spring Pressure?
[05/26/22 10:03 AM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Balanced Ends
[05/24/22 09:56 AM]
Hardware Around Town - Custom Hinge Leaves
[05/17/22 03:52 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Leaf Swaging
[05/10/22 03:47 PM]
April
6 ways Guden can help you stay ahead of supply chain issues
[04/28/22 03:30 PM]
Hardware Around Town - Guden Door Pulls
[04/26/22 03:21 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 – Unbalanced Shear
[04/19/22 03:08 PM]
Hardware Around Town - Correct Orientation of a Gas Spring
[04/12/22 02:55 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Special Leaf Forms
[04/05/22 02:49 PM]
March
Guden Spring Latch Hinges versus Guden Slam Latches
[03/24/22 02:33 PM]
Hardware Around Town - Guden Decorative Knobs
[03/22/22 02:25 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Pin and Barrel Diameter
[03/15/22 02:07 PM]
Hardware Around Town - Guden Threaded Rod and Wire Pulls
[03/08/22 01:59 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Leaf Cut Outs
[03/01/22 12:46 PM]
February
Strong, decorative and can also be concealed from view? That's a Soss Invisible Hinge from Guden!
[02/18/22 11:35 AM]
Hardware Around Town - Guden Table Leg Braces
[02/15/22 11:26 AM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Countersunk holes
[02/08/22 11:17 AM]
Hardware Around Town - Hidden Hinges
[02/01/22 11:09 AM]
January
December
2018
2016
Hardware Around Town - Guden Catch and Strike Sets
[12/21/21 03:15 PM]
Which Style Of Spring-Loaded Hinge Is Best For My Application?
[12/20/21 03:03 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Dimensioning a slotted hole
[12/14/21 02:54 PM]
Hinges Around Town - Guden Hinge Paint Clearance
[12/07/21 02:49 PM]
November
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Staked Pins
[11/30/21 02:35 PM]
Hinges Around Town - Guden 3 Leaf Hinges
[11/23/21 02:28 PM]
What are the 3 most popular ways to mount a hinge?
[11/22/21 02:13 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101- Guden Heavy Duty Hinges
[11/16/21 02:03 PM]
Hardware Around Town - Guden Strap and T Hinges
[11/09/21 11:54 AM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Unequal Leaf Hinges
[11/01/21 11:41 AM]
October
Hinges Around Town - Custom Guden Hinge Shapes
[10/22/21 11:15 AM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Springing Into Action
[10/19/21 11:02 AM]
Hardware Around Town - Choosing the Best Handle or Pull
[10/12/21 10:44 AM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Full Knuckles vs Partial Knuckles
[10/05/21 03:51 PM]
September
HSI: Case of the Not so Invisible Gas Spring
[09/27/21 02:40 PM]
Hardware Around Town - Guden Rod Pulls
[09/21/21 02:18 PM]
Gas Spring vs. Spring Hinge
[09/13/21 10:18 AM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - Corrosion resistance
[09/07/21 09:58 AM]
August
Case of the Reversed Hinge Leaves
[08/31/21 04:04 PM]
Hinges Around Town - Strange Slip
[08/24/21 03:58 PM]
Hinges and Hardware 101 - corners
[08/17/21 03:49 PM]
HSI: Hardware Scene Investigation- Case of the Missing Pin
[08/08/21 03:40 PM]
July