A continuous hinge can be quickly and easily distinguished from the more commonly used butt hinge. As the name suggests, a continuous hinge is a single hinge that runs the full length of the door providing a seamless, unbroken aesthetic from top to bottom. This provides several advantages which are particularly suited to arduous or high traffic public environments.

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.

The PIVOTA concealed hinge is a convenient solution ready for any kind of application. From use sleek aesthetics on flush doors to use in secure environments, Pivota hinges are strong, reliable and tamper-proof, whether you’re using an aluminium or mild steel model.

Cooke Brothers have been producing continuous hinges since 1872. Almost a century and a half of supplying traditional cabinet makers with light-duty continuous hinges is supplemented by constant innovation, product development and investing in state-of-the-art equipment.

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.

Our adjustable shelving systems, sometimes referred to as slotted shelving systems or metal track shelving, are based on 4 different bookcase shelving strips; each with distinct features and advantages. The 4 types are the Flat bookcase strip, the Raised bookcase strip (sometimes called “Top Hat” due to the shape of its profile), the Universal Bookcase Strip (commonly referred to as “M” Section due to its profile) and finally “U” Section Bookcase strips. These different profiles vary in maximum load capacity and mounting options.

You’ve almost certainly come across concealed hinges, in fact, you might well have several in your house. For many people, the most common form of concealed hinge they might interact with on a regular basis is on the inside of their kitchen cabinets. Those clever adjustable mechanisms that allow you to level your cabinet doors and hide the hinge completely when the door is closed.