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What is a hinge in a door?
Hinges are commonly used to fasten doors, windows, cabinets, furniture and panels. They come in different types and are made of stainless steel, brass, copper, bronze and cast iron.
Door hinges are one of the most indispensable building supplies. The global demand for door hinges is expected to rise as demand for residential houses and commercial spaces is expanding, owing to the increasing urbanization and rapid industrialization, according to Transparency Market Research.
The report added that North America remains to have a dominant market share due to the growing preference of consumers for new and innovative door hinges, while the Asia-Pacific region is expected to expand at the fastest CAGR due to the rising demand for more houses. E-commerce is also expected to boost the market growth as it has allowed for the product’s faster distribution and expansion.
Manufacturers offer a wide variety of hinges for various applications, including garage door hinges, cabinet door hinges and hidden door hinges. As to types, classifications include butt hinges which have two rectangular leaves with screw holes, T-hinges which are usually used on garage doors and chests, strap hinges which have two long triangular flaps, continuous hinges which are used on openings with extended length, concealed hinges which have parts that are invisible when the door is closed, gate hinges which are mounted on gate posts, and double-action spring hinges which allow doors to be opened from either direction.
Top Door Hinges in the Market for Sourcing
Company: Shenzhen Tenronx Technology Co. Ltd
Suitable for use on swing and arch doors, and doors without top jambs, the TRX20220421-4 door hinge with door closer from Shenzhen Tenronx is made of aluminum alloy and comes in black or silver. It fits doors with 1,050 to 1,200mm width and meets UL requirements. For an MOQ of one piece, the product is quoted at $25. Lead time is one to five days.
Company: Shenzhen Zhongtian Door Co. Ltd
Made of galvanized steel, this ZTP3 garage door hinge from Shenzhen Zhongtian has 2mm thickness. A minimum order of one set has a lead time of two to 25 days.
Company: Sichuan Didilong Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd
This cabinet door hinge from Sichuan Didilong, the Black Aluminum Frame Hydraulic Hinge, suits doors with opening angles of 95 to 110 degrees. For a minimum order of 100 bags, the product is priced at $0.60. Delivery is in two to 15 days.
Company: Kin Kei Hardware Industries Ltd
Available in black, white, brown, beige, gold, silver and custom colors, this AH-38 hinge with roller for double French doors is made of aluminum, aluminum alloy or zinc alloy and has powder-coated or oxidized finish. It weighs 437g. The 100-piece minimum order has a lead time of 20 to 30 days. Price ranges from $4.70 to $6.60.
Company: Dongguan HLC Metal Parts Ltd
=The Hinge-150616-06 door hinge from Dongguan HLC is made of SUS 304, 316 or 201 stainless steel, has up to 3-hour fire-resistance rating, and meets ANSI and UL requirements. It is suitable for use in wooden, metal, aluminum, and nonfire and fire-rated doors. The order requirement of 1,000 pairs has a lead time of 15 to 20 days. Price ranges from $0.099 to $1.50.
Company: Dongguan Shuangxin Industry Co. Ltd
Dongguan Shuangxin’s SX-ST-W25-002 door hinge is made of steel and can swivel 360 degrees. The supplier requires a minimum order of 1,000 pieces for delivery in seven to 30 days. Price ranges from $0.50 to $3.