{"id":808,"date":"2022-09-13T12:56:03","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T12:56:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cookebrothers.co.uk\/latest-news\/?p=808"},"modified":"2024-01-25T10:35:29","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T10:35:29","slug":"how-to-install-a-piano-hinge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cookebrothers.co.uk\/latest-news\/2022\/09\/13\/how-to-install-a-piano-hinge\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install a Piano Hinge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A continuous hinge, or as it is more colloquially known, a piano hinge, is a long, narrow hinge that runs the full length of the two surfaces being connected. It\u2019s made of two leaf plates and a pin that connects and pivots them. The design allows for a secure and smooth pivoting action across the entire length of the hinge, providing better weight distribution and stability compared to other hinges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s easy to see why they might have been used on piano lids for centuries. Silent and smooth operation is a given. The way that they distribute weight evenly along their whole length means that they will prevent warping or strain on the precious instrument. They also make a pleasing edge to the lid that ties in beautifully with the craftsmanship of the piano itself. This is also the case for traditional cabinetry for the same reasons. And these characteristics make continuous hinges perfect for designs where a door or panel needs to be flush with the frame for a clean, unobtrusive look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is less well known is that as well as good looks, these hinges\u2019 inbuilt robustness and security make them a great choice for settings where strength and safety are important \u2013 even in places where the door will be used continuously. This is because the hinge supports the door along its full length, increasing the weight-bearing capacity of the hinges so that heavier doors and or ironmongery can be used and giving the door and door frame added stability, strength and longevity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For high traffic or healthcare settings, these continuous hinges are virtually tamper-proof, resisting vandalism because the continuous knuckle provides very little purchase for the tools that any would-be thieves and vandals might use. And they offer reduced ligature properties for secure or health facilities. This is particularly the case for our interleafed versions: they need no rebating and reduce the gap between the door and the frame to just 3mm instead of the standard 12mm. With fewer individual knuckles, these hinges provide improved safety and reduced ligature, as well as a sleek and modern aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another advantage of continuous hinges is that they will last and last. Unlike traditional butt hinges, where the slightest misalignment between the top and bottom hinge can introduce friction and resistance to the door action, continuous hinges provide a single, perfectly aligned mechanism and a smooth operation no matter what.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you might expect from the UK\u2019s most prolific continuous hinge manufacturer, we manufacture a wide range of different types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n