{"id":2858,"date":"2025-11-26T15:19:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T15:19:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cookebrothers.co.uk\/latest-news\/?p=2858"},"modified":"2025-11-26T15:20:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T15:20:08","slug":"bespoke-continuous-hinge-walk-in-baths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cookebrothers.co.uk\/latest-news\/2025\/11\/26\/bespoke-continuous-hinge-walk-in-baths\/","title":{"rendered":"Bespoke Continuous Hinge for Walk-In Baths"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookebrothers.co.uk\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/header-image-campbell.jpg\" alt=\"Bespoke Continuous Hinge for Walk-In Baths\" class=\"wp-image-2882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookebrothers.co.uk\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/header-image-campbell.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cookebrothers.co.uk\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/header-image-campbell-300x73.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cookebrothers.co.uk\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/header-image-campbell-768x186.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When a manufacturer of specialist walk-in baths required a purpose-designed hinge to ensure safe, reliable door operation in a challenging environment, Cooke Brothers delivered a fully bespoke continuous hinge solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working with Campbell Coutts Ltd, makers of the <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentbathing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Independent Bathing<\/a><\/strong><\/em> range, Cooke Brothers developed a stainless-steel hinge specially engineered for use on watertight bath doors. Manufactured from 1.5 mm 304-grade stainless steel, the bespoke hinge offers high corrosion resistance and long-term performance in humid, chemically aggressive bathroom environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continuous hinges for strength and performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The secret of a continuous hinge\u2019s strength lies in its design. It distributes the load evenly across the full length of the door, reducing stress on fixings and providing smooth, controlled movement. The removable 3.5 mm stainless-steel pin allows straightforward maintenance, while precision-formed knuckles and deburred edges deliver a clean, safe finish suited to domestic and healthcare settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookebrothers.co.uk\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/body-image-campbell-hinge.jpg\" alt=\"Independent Bathing bespoke continuous hinge\" class=\"wp-image-2890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookebrothers.co.uk\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/body-image-campbell-hinge.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cookebrothers.co.uk\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/body-image-campbell-hinge-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cookebrothers.co.uk\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/body-image-campbell-hinge-768x279.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bespoke design and hinge manufacture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This project is another example of Cooke Brothers\u2019 ability to design and manufacture bespoke hinge solutions for any specialist application. From accessibility products to marine, transport, and architectural use, the company\u2019s in-house <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookebrothers.co.uk\/bespoke-products-and-service.html\">design and production teams<\/a><\/strong> can tailor hinge geometry, materials, and finishes to meet precise performance and aesthetic requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q: What are the advantages of a continuous hinge?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> A <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookebrothers.co.uk\/hinges\/continuous-hinges.html\">continuous hinge<\/a><\/strong> supports the full length of a door, distributing load evenly to prevent warping and wear around fixings. It provides smoother, quieter operation and is ideal for heavy, high-use, or specialist doors where reliability and alignment are critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q: Can Cooke Brothers manufacture custom hinges for specific applications?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Yes. Cooke Brothers specialises in designing and producing <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookebrothers.co.uk\/bespoke-products\">bespoke hinge solutions<\/a><\/strong> to suit unique performance, size, or environmental requirements. Materials, dimensions, and finishes can all be tailored to meet exact specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q: Why choose stainless steel for walk-in bath hinges?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A: <\/strong>Stainless steel offers the corrosion resistance, strength, and hygiene that are essential for environments that are exposed to moisture, cleaning agents, or steam, with long-term performance built in, and a clean, durable finish over years of use.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Custom stainless-steel continuous hinge designed for walk-in baths. 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