Door Hinges vs. Cabinet Hinges: What’s the Difference?

Door hinges have strong load-bearing capacity and are suitable for door bodies/outdoor scenes; Schrankscharniere have concealed design and are suitable for light cabinets.
Although the hinge is small, it is the core of the door and cabinet functions. As a hardware hinge expert, Baoertai Hardware will analyze the key differences between door hinges and cabinet hinges for you to help you make a wise choice.

Application Scenarios and Load-bearing Capacity

Door Hinges

• Use: Suitable for high-intensity scenes such as doors, interior doors, and wrought iron doors.
• Load-bearing capacity: Commercial grade can bear more than 100 pounds, and the material is sturdy and durable.
• Features: Mostly made of stainless steel or brass, weather-resistant, and suitable for outdoor environments.
• Design: Exposed structure (such as hinges), taking into account both function and industrial aesthetics.

Scharniere für Schränke

• Use: Designed for light furniture such as cabinets and wardrobes.
• Load-bearing capacity: Usually within 30 pounds, focusing on precise adaptation.
• Features: Hidden installation (such as European cup hinges), keeping the appearance simple.
• Function: Support multi-directional adjustment, buffer closure, and improve the user experience.

Structure and Installation Points

Door hinge

• Structure: Thick metal plate + latch design, stability first.
• Einrichtung: Surface installation or embedded installation, must be accurately matched with the door frame.
• Safety: Optional anti-pry pins to enhance outdoor door protection.

Cabinet hinge

• Structure: Compact cup hinge with built-in hydraulic buffer.
• Einrichtung: Special tools are required to open 35mm standard holes, and high precision is required.
• Silent design: Soft closing function reduces collision noise.

Material and Cost-effectiveness

Door hinge: Prioritize anti-rust performance (such as galvanized layer, 304 stainless steel), long-term investment is more cost-effective.

Cabinet hinge: Various surface treatments (matte, brushed, etc.) to match modern home style.

Price range:

• Door hinges: Commercial-grade products have a higher unit price, but their service life is more than 10 years.
• Cabinet hinges: Basic models are economical, and high-end buffer hinges have outstanding cost-effectiveness.

Selection suggestions:

• Door hinges: Select materials and load-bearing grades according to the weight of the door body and the use environment.
• Cabinet hinges: Determine hidden or exposed types according to the design style, and give priority to adjustable models.

Advantages of Baoertai Hardware

1. Strict quality control: Passed 20,000 opening and closing tests, which is higher than the industry standard.

2. High-quality material selection: Use 304 stainless steel and environmentally friendly zinc alloy to eliminate recycled materials.

3. Full scene coverage: From heavy-duty industrial door hinges to ultra-thin invisible cabinet hinges, one-stop supply.

4. Flexible customization: Supports personalized needs such as size, color, and load-bearing.

5. International certification: Meets global quality standards such as ISO 9001 and DIN.

Zusammenfassung

Hinges directly affect the service life and experience of door cabinets. The door hinge has strong load-bearing capacity and is suitable for door/outdoor scenes; the cabinet door hinge has a concealed design and is suitable for light cabinets.

Baoertai Hardware has been deeply involved in the industry for 10 years, providing you with reliable and long-lasting solutions with precision technology and innovative design.

Consult Baoertai Hardware now to get a customized solution!