Parliament hinges (and their companion products, Projection Hinges) may have an old-fashioned sounding name, but they have some very modern uses, helping doors to open wide and let in the outside or saving vital living space.

Why concealed bearing and shrouded bearing hinges beat ball bearing hinges hands down Not all hinges are created equal. Not all hinges are right for every door. Advances in hinge design and technology have created hinges that can cope with the sternest tests and the toughest conditions without missing a beat and without maintenance. That […]

No ifs no butts – Choose butt hinges from Cooke Brothers The Butt hinge is perhaps the most common architectural hinge there is. But that doesn’t mean it’s common-or-garden. Far from it. There is still a lot to know about the different types and the diverse ways they can be used, playing a pivotal role […]

This spring, we are excited to be offering our customers the opportunity to save money on some of our best-selling hinges and shelf support systems. From Monday 20th March until Sunday 18th June, you can get your hands on discounted hinges, with additional one-time offers added to the site every fortnight! A leading UK manufacturer, […]

Do you know your butt hinge from your butterfly, or your Loadmaster form your Pivota? There are thousands of hinges available today, each with a specific design, suited to particular applications. Knowing which hinge is the right one for the job in hand is essential for a great fit and ensure your hinge life is not shortened due to poor quality, or by being used in the wrong environment.

When it comes to securing your garden, one thing you shouldn’t compromise on is gate hinges. You can ensure the gate and the rest of its hardware perform well with the right hinges. There’s a lot more to choosing the best hinges for gates than simply the opening and shutting of doors. There are several […]

Heavy duty hinges are essential to most building projects. Whether it’s for an industrial, commercial or residential project, heavy duty hinges can also be used for various applications, including windows, gates and storage containers that require extra support. They’re designed to take the weight and support heavy doors, gates and lids. In this blog, we […]

There are various types of hinges all manufactured uniquely using fine, quality materials. Every hinge is individually designed and suited to several use cases or applications. From solid steel hinges ideal for vigorous environments to aluminium hinges that will last a lifetime, in this blog you will explore the most common materials used to manufacture hinges, the benefits of each and the most suited applications.

From dual hinges to shrouded and concealed bearing hinges, there’s a range of different bearing hinges out there and you may find yourself wondering how to choose the most suitable one for your application. Depending on a series of factors, it’s important you find the most suited hinge as abilities, strengths and uses of bearing hinges can differ.

Fire doors are a major part of the passive fire protection system in a building. While they act as a normal door in every-day use, in case of a fire, they have a very important purpose – to save lives by slowing down the advancement of the fire.