Spring Hinges

Guden’s Spring Hinge Options

Our Cabinet Spring Hinge is ideal for surface applications. Stocked in 1.10" and 2.00” size, the hinges are available in a nickel or brass plated steel and stainless steel.

Additionally, we stock a Cover Hinge which is designed to cover a small opening in a cabinet where quick access is needed. This part is also known as a switch cover hinge, access cover hinge, spring-loaded cover hinge or a receptacle hinge. This hinge provides an economical solution to both securely protect and cover an access panel opening. The Cover Hinge is available in zinc plated steel and stainless steel.

Custom Guden Spring Hinges

If one of our stock offerings isn't the right fit for your application, we can also assist you in the design of a custom spring hinge for your application. Special lengths, widths, and spring tensions are available as well as numerous other custom operations. Please visit the spring hinge section of our hinge customization section for guidance.

If you are looking for a removable hinge you may want to check out our huge selection of spring latches.

Selecting Your Spring Hinge

When designing your spring hinge into your application, it’s important to see which direction the spring is pushing your hinge leaf after it is mounted to the door. That action determines whether you want a hinge that is spring-loaded-to-close, pushing the hinge leaves together, or spring-loaded-to-open, pushing the hinge leaves apart.

Applications where the hinge mounting causes the spring legs to be between the hinge leaf and the door or frame work much better if the hinge leaves are embossed to hold the spring leg. Follow the link for more information on spring hinge embossing.

Evaluating for Tension and Strength

Once you’ve decided on the style of spring hinge your application requires, you’ll next decide on the tension or strength. This describes how fast or how much weight the spring hinge will move. The strength can be increased by either a stronger or thicker wire spring or by having multiple springs installed in the hinge.

Ordering Hinge Samples

We have many stock spring hinges and the best way to determine the correct spring hinge for your application is to select a sample or two with a torque close to what you calculate what you need. You can then try the sample in your application and see if you need more or less torque. You can then fine tune what you need with either a different item or maybe multiple spring hinges.

Custom spring hinges are available but we recommend exhausting our standard parts first. Delivery is much faster and cost is usually much lower.

Spring Hinge Blog Posts

• Hinges and Hardware 101 - Keeping a Panel Switch or Button Covered
• Hinges and Hardware 101 - Guden Un-Hinges
• Which Style Of Spring-Loaded Hinge Is Best For My Application?
• Hinges and Hardware 101 - Springing Into Action
• Gas Spring vs. Spring Hinge - Choose the one that's right for you!

Guden’s Spring Hinge Videos

• Guden Custom Hinges
• Different Between Loaded to Open & Close
• Guden Product Video - Spring Hinges
• Anatomy of a Custom Hinge – Customizations - Part 3 – Offset/Swage
• 7 Industrial Hardware Reasons OEMs LOVE Guden
• Different Types of Hinges – Choosing the right one for your application

Spring Hinge Frequently Asked Questions

More Info

Spring Hinges built for dependable closure and smooth performance.

With over 70 stock spring hinges available, in both spring loaded to open and spring loaded to close versions, and in sizes from 1.25" to 8.75", you will likely find the right one in our standard line. Options include plain steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, with choices available with or without holes.

Custom variations are available when needed, and 3D CAD models are included for every part.

If you’re unsure which hinge is the right fit, explore the Spring Hinge Selector Tool.

* Use the filters on the left to refine your selection or scroll below to view available products.

Serving OEMs and builders for more than a century
A large, well supported selection of spring hinges for varied applications
Available in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum

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