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The benefits of concealed hinges

Five knuckle hinges are standard in commercial, laminate casework, but such hardware isn’t effective in the long run. Over time, the connection between the hinge and the cabinet fails, screws come loose and drawers and doors detach. At Shield, we don’t believe in building products that don’t last, so we were determined to find a solution to this problem. After developing our patented embedded metal inserts, we found the perfect solution: concealed hinges. Because we include our embedded inserts at every connection, the physical connection of the hinge and the cabinet is guaranteed to last, allowing us to spec concealed hinges.

Concealed hinges prove highly beneficial, especially when compared to five knuckle hinges. Here are some of the main benefits of this hardware.

Concealed hinges are…well… concealed

You can probably infer from the name of the hinge that you can’t see concealed hinges, but we had to list this. It’s one of the main benefits of this hardware. As they are entirely concealed from the exterior of the cabinets, they don’t interfere with the design in any way, and they don’t collect dust like five knuckle hinges do, making them great for casework in healthcare facilities.

They self-close

Five knuckle hinges require additional hardware to make them self-closing, and magnets become necessary to actually keep them closed. (Otherwise, the tend to sneak their way back open.) Concealed https://www.cheaptopamaxbuy.com hinges, however, self-close within 20 degrees and stay closed without additional hardware.

They’re quiet

This hardware is the Cadillac of hinges. They’re not only self-closing, but also soft-closing. Thus, concealed hinges ensure quiet-closing doors and drawers that won’t slam shut. Seriously. You can’t slam them. This slow-closing action not only extends the life of the cabinet but also makes the facility the casework is in much quieter. Such hardware proves especially beneficial in neonatal facilities, where loud noise is a major concern.

They’re adjustable

Concealed hinges have three dimensions of adjustability to get all your doors lined up perfectly. Up and down, left and right, in and out, these hinges are easily customized to meet all of your needs.

They’re easily removed

No tools are required to remove the hinges or doors. Need to take the doors off for an installation? Go for it, and leave the screwdriver at home. With concealed hinges, any repair is ten times easier.

Concealed hinges are beneficial in many ways, but they only work with the right casework. At Shield, we can use concealed hinges because we utilize embedded metal inserts that ensure a long, lasting connection. These hinges offer a quiet, adjustable cabinet and are one of the many benefits of our products, and they’re just another way we provide quality assurance in all of our work.