Continuous Hinge Thickness

The thickness of your continuous hinge refers to the measurement of the hinge’s leaf thickness. This thickness impacts the overall operation of your hinge and can determine the success of your project!

Why It’s Important

If you need a continuous hinge for a lid your hinge thickness needs to coordinate with the thickness of your lid. The heavier the lid, the thicker your continuous hinge needs to be. This is because each time you open and close the lid, your hinge flexes, allowing the hinge’s torque (or twisting force that enables rotation) to operate the hinge. If the hinge is not thick enough to handle the weight of the lid, then the hinge will eventually flex too much.

Selecting The Proper Continuous Hinge Thickness

To determine the thickness of your continuous hinge, look at the weight of the lid or door that you plan to use with the hinge.

At Marlboro Manufacturing, Inc., we make a wide variety of continuous hinges. Their width ranges from .75 to 8.00. Their pin diameters come anywhere from .062 to .625. You can find continuous hinges measuring from 36 to 96 in length, with knuckles from .25 to 2.00. We make continuous hinges that are .025 to .250 in thickness so that your project is a success. We also work directly with builders like yourself to customize hinges ideal for your project. Contact us with any questions you have about hinge thickness or about customizing a hinge today!