What is a Piano Hinge?
A piano hinge is a type of hinge known for its long length and is typically one to six inches wide and six feet long or longer. People tend to refer to these hinges as "piano hinges" because they are known for supporting the lid of the popular musical instrument -- the piano. Yet the technical name of these hinges is actually "continuous hinges".
Benefits of Piano Hinges
Piano hinges distribute weight and stress in a uniform fashion, are easy to install and align and can handle a great deal of wear and tear. They also can be cut to length to meet the exact need of your application.
Types of Piano Hinges
Guden has a wide array of piano hinges. Some of the common lengths of piano hinges are six foot, seven and eight foot lengths, although shorter and longer lengths are also possible. They come in many different types of materials including:
- aluminum
- stainless steel
- plain steel
- solid brass
- polished stainless
- 316 stainless steel
- electro-galvanized steel
- brass plated steel
- nickel plated steel
Guden also has a variety of specialty piano hinges. These specialty hinges are:
- piano slip hinges - for removable door applications
- piano spring hinges - for self closing and opening applications
- piano stop hinges - for doors that stop at a 90 degree angle
