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A Buyer’s Guide to The Different Types of Hinges and Their Uses

A Buyer’s Guide to The Different Types of Hinges and Their Uses

May 2025

Explore the various types of hinges and their practical uses in everyday applications. Read our guide to discover the right hinge for your project.

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Heavy-Duty Hinges: Hinges for Busy Spaces

Heavy-Duty Hinges: Hinges for Busy Spaces

April 2025

Discover Cooke Brothers’ range of heavy-duty hinges designed for high-traffic spaces. Durable, maintenance-free, and compliant with safety standards.

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The ABCs of School Door Hinges

The ABCs of School Door Hinges

April 2025

Enhance school safety with durable fire door hinges. Cooke Brothers offers CE-marked, high-performance hinges designed for fire resistance, security, and longevity.

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Which Way Does It Swing? A Guide To Door Handing

Which Way Does It Swing? A Guide To Door Handing

January 2025

One aspect of hinge specification that often gets our customers scratching their heads is door handing. Door handing refers to the direction a door closes, determining where the hinges and handle are positioned.

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Winning The Fight Against Marine Corrosion

Winning The Fight Against Marine Corrosion

January 2025

Marine environments are notoriously tough on materials. For projects in coastal locations, selecting the right hardware is critical to ensuring longevity and performance.

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Choice and Precision on a Plate with Cooke Brothers

Choice and Precision on a Plate with Cooke Brothers

August 2024

Cooke Brothers offer an innovative new service to make custom door push and kick plates, with a huge choice of material, finishes, sizes all available for simple online ordering.

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Crafted to Perfection: Cooke Brothers’ Bespoke Manufacturing Service Brilliance

Crafted to Perfection: Cooke Brothers’ Bespoke Manufacturing Service Brilliance

July 2024

Cooke Brothers offers a comprehensive range of bespoke manufacturing services tailored to meet each customer’s and project’s unique needs.

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Finishing Touches: Special Hinge Finishes That Add That Final Finesse

Finishing Touches: Special Hinge Finishes That Add That Final Finesse

June 2024

At Cooke Brothers, we understand the importance of offering a diverse range of finishes to cater to the varying needs and preferences of professionals and DIY enthusiasts.

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Beyond the Threshold: Crafting Accessible Spaces with Innovative Hinges

Beyond the Threshold: Crafting Accessible Spaces with Innovative Hinges

June 2024

When it comes to designing accessible doors, selecting the appropriate hinges is crucial.

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Enhancing Safety and Security with the DUALWAY™ Anti-Barricade Door System

Enhancing Safety and Security with the DUALWAY™ Anti-Barricade Door System

April 2024

DUALWAY™ is a complete system comprising a doorset with a preformed steel frame, a two-way release mechanism, a special hinged frame within a frame, an optional concealed door closer, and a special DUALWAY™ Interleaf continuous hinge.

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