Custom Hinge Selection Tool
Holes : Slots, Ovals and Obrounds
Obrounds or slots are elongated holes and are used primarily for ease in locating and mounting to a prepunched hole in a chassis or frame. You start with a standard hole and just make it longer.
Lengthwise slot
Slots can be arranged lengthwise, or widthwise on the hinge leaf.
Widthwise slot
Two ways to dimension slot size
Slots can be dimensioned two ways: by diameter and center-to-center, or the preferred way: by overall dimensions.
Locating slots
Slots are located by their centers.
