Butt Hinges
What is a Butt Hinge?
They are a standard type of door hinge, as well as cabinet hinge which comprise of two leaves connected by a pin, where one leaf is affixed to the door jamb, and the other to the door itself. As one of the most common types of hinge in use today, butt hinges can be found in almost any establishment, and can last for many years.
Benefits of using a Butt Hinge
Durability and longevity
Good quality butt hinges when maintained and used properly will last many decades even in heavy traffic areas.
Wide variety of styles, colours and finishes
As a popular hinge option, butt hinges are available in a wide range of styles, colours and finishes to suit an ever-growing range of products.
Cooke Brothers' butt hinges come in mild steel, stainless steel 304, and stainless steel 316 and are available in a wide range of sizes and finishes including satin polish, satin brass, polished brass, and simulated dark bronze.
Security
Butt hinges can be manufactured to improve door security by making it impossible to remove the pin, or by making the hinge tamper-proof and inaccessible from the outside.
Common applications
At Cooke Brothers we manufacture and stock a wide range of butt hinges for a wide range of applications. From small box lids to large entrance doors, we have the right hinge for the job.
Built to the highest standards, Phoenix butt hinges are suitable for applications ranging from light-weight domestic doors to high-traffic, secure and fire rated doors in commercial buildings; many of which are CE marked and Certifire approved so we can provide you with safe fire door hinges.
Domestic and Commercial Door Hinges
Butt hinges are the most common hinge type used in doors, from low traffic domestic use to heavy traffic commercial environments.
Cabinets and Furniture
Most cabinetry and many other types of furniture of all sizes use butt hinges as their opening and closing mechanism.
Different types of Butt Hinge
Our range includes:
Concealed bearing hinges
Sleek and robust for a wide range of applications.
Shrouded bearing hinges
Shrouded bearing hinges utilise polymer bearing technology to create a high performance hinge for medium traffic areas.
Loadmaster hinges
Rated for maximum door weight of 160kgs and 80,000 annual cycles Loadmaster hinges are perfect for heavy traffic applications.
Slimline hinges
An attractive and corrosion-resistant stainless steel hinge.
Washered knuckle hinges
An upgrade from the standard knuckled butt hinge, washered knuckle hinges are perfect for light to medium traffic environments.
Plain knuckle hinges
A hinge for low traffic and low wear environments.
Materials and Finishes
The Phoenix array of butt hinges have a hinge suitable for every application, from light to heavy duty, and can be ordered in various finishes and grades including mild steel and stainless steel options. Our experts are on hand to offer advice on the best hinge for your project, or you can look up technical information in our extensive butt hinge specification library.
Explore Cooke Brothers’ Range of Butt Hinge
At Cooke Brothers we manufacture and stock butt hinges to the highest standard using the finest materials. Established in 1872, we have extensive experience in manufacturing some of the best hinges on the market and pride ourselves on our innovative design and quality hinge production.
Discover the Cooke Brothers range of hinges online today and chose from delivery options.
Looking for something else?
Cooke Brothers offer a wide range of alternative butt hinges including lift off hinges, continuous hinges, concealed hinges and custom manufactured hinges for specialist projects.
If you are unsure of the best hinge for your project get in touch with our team today and find out what's in stock.
