Furniture hinges are key components that determine the functions and lifespan of cabinet doors, drawers, etc. As a professional furniture hinge manufacturer, Baoertai Hardware explains the common types of furniture hinges and their applicable scenarios to help you accurately match your needs.
Cup Hinge (European hinge)
Structure: The hinge cup is embedded in the cabinet door, with a completely hidden design.
Applicable scenarios: modern cabinets, wardrobes and other furniture that require a simple appearance.
Advantages: Supports multi-directional adjustment (up and down/left and right/depth), with small adaptation error.
Limitations: 35mm standard opening required, high installation accuracy requirements.
Hidden Hinge (frameless hinge)
Structure: The hinge body is completely hidden between the door panel and the side panel.
Applicable scenarios: minimalist style furniture, frameless glass doors.
Advantages: The door opening angle can reach 180°, and the vision is unobstructed.
Limitations: Low load-bearing capacity (usually ≤20kg).
Buffer Hinge (damping hinge)
Structure: built-in hydraulic cylinder or silicone damper.
Applicable scenarios: kitchen cabinets and bookcases that are used frequently.
Advantages: 60° automatic slow descent, silent and anti-pinch.
Upgraded version: Baoertai patented double hydraulic buffer, with a lifespan of over 100,000 times.
Flip Hinge (upward flip hinge)
Structure: with gas pressure rod or mechanical spring support.
Applicable scenarios: vertically open door panels such as wall cabinets and tatami storage cabinets.
Advantages: space saving, the door panel is stably suspended after opening.
Note: The support level needs to be selected according to the weight of the door panel.
Special Function Hinge
Glass door hinge: with clip design, suitable for 8-12mm tempered glass.
Heavy-duty hinges: thickened steel plate + reinforced bearing, load-bearing capacity up to 50kg (such as filing cabinets).
Folding hinges: multi-stage rotating structure, used for folding doors and screens.
Key Indicators for Purchase
- Load-bearing capacity: single hinge load-bearing ≥ door panel weight × 1.5 times (safety redundancy).
- Opening and closing angle: conventional 110°/170°, 270° optional for special needs.
- Material grade: 304 stainless steel > cold-rolled steel > zinc alloy (sorted by durability).
- Certification standard: EN 15570 (European furniture hinge durability certification).
Advantages of Baoertai Hardware
Precision manufacturing: ±0.1mm tolerance control, suitable for global mainstream furniture brands.
Strict testing: 20,000 opening and closing tests (3 times higher than the national standard).
Environmental protection process: lead-free electroplating technology, passed REACH environmental protection certification.
Flexible customization: support non-standard size, special surface treatment (brushed gold/matte black).
Quick response: 10 years of industry experience team, provide selection plan within 48 hours.
Summary
This article introduces the various types of furniture hinges in detail, focusing on the classification, functions and application scenarios of types of furniture hinges. Stand out in the fierce market competition. As a top furniture hinges manufacturer, Baoertai Hardware continues to lead the industry standards and provide customers with safe, durable and beautiful hinge products. It is undoubtedly the only choice for the furniture industry.
