1829 × 38 × 1.2mm Stainless Steel Piano Hinge – No Holes

This medium-duty stainless steel piano hinge, also known as a continuous hinge, measures 1829mm long and 38mm wide when fully open. It has a 1.2mm leaf, 3.3mm-diameter pin and 25.4mm knuckle length.

Piano hinges were originally developed for the long keyboard covers and lids fitted to pianos. They are now widely used in cabinet making, furniture, boxes, equipment cases, doors and access panels where continuous support is required along an extended hinged edge.

This version is manufactured without fixing holes. The plain leaves provide flexibility for suitable welding, custom drilling or application-specific fabrication. The correct fixing method must be selected for the materials and intended use.

The 1.2mm leaf is the lightest option within this medium-duty hinge group, offering greater firmness and rigidity than lighter-duty continuous hinges while retaining a slim profile.

Supplied as one complete 1829mm hinge length. It may be cut to a shorter required length using suitable stainless-steel cutting equipment.

Key features

• Medium-duty piano hinge or continuous hinge
• Stainless steel construction
• Self-colour finish
• 1829mm overall length
• 38mm open width
• 1.2mm leaf thickness
• 3.3mm-diameter hinge pin
• 25.4mm knuckle length
• Plain leaves with no fixing holes
• Suitable for custom drilling or an appropriate welding process
• Continuous support along the hinged edge
• May be cut to the required length
• Supplied as one complete hinge

Specifications

Typical applications

• Cabinet and cupboard doors
• Piano-style lids and long covers
• Furniture and fitted joinery
• Storage boxes and equipment cases
• Inspection and access panels
• Fabricated stainless-steel assemblies
• Custom-drilled hinge installations
• Suitable door and enclosure applications

Why use a continuous hinge?

A continuous hinge supports the hinged edge along its length rather than concentrating movement at several separate hinge positions. This can help maintain alignment and distribute movement across a long lid, door or panel.

Cutting and installation

1. Measure and mark the required finished length.
2. Use suitable stainless-steel cutting equipment and appropriate protective equipment.
3. Remove sharp edges and metal swarf after cutting.
4. Align the complete hinge before drilling or welding.
5. If drilling, select the hole positions, hole size and fixings for the substrate and application.
6. If welding, use an appropriate stainless-steel welding method and competent installer.
7. Check alignment and free movement before completing the installation.

This hinge has no factory-produced fixing holes. Fixing screws are not included.

Questions and answers

What size is this piano hinge?

It measures 1829mm long, 38mm wide when fully open and 1.2mm thick. The previous 40mm description was a legacy approximation.

Does the hinge have fixing holes?

No. Both hinge leaves are supplied without fixing holes.

Can fixing holes be drilled?

Yes, subject to selecting suitable equipment, hole positions and fixings for the application. Remove all burrs and swarf after drilling.

Can this hinge be welded?

The plain leaves can be used for an appropriate fabricated or welded installation. The welding process must suit the stainless steel and adjoining materials.

What is the hinge-pin diameter?

The hinge has a 3.3mm-diameter pin.

What is the knuckle length?

The knuckle length is 25.4mm.

Can the hinge be shortened?

Yes. It may be cut using suitable stainless-steel cutting equipment. Remove sharp edges and swarf after cutting.

What grade of stainless steel is it?

The stainless-steel grade is not confirmed, so no specific grade should be advertised.

Are fixing screws supplied?

No. This hinge has no fixing holes and fixing screws are not included.

Is it fire rated or load rated?

No fire-door rating, security classification or certified load capacity is declared for this product.

Related piano hinges

View the 1829 × 32mm stainless piano hinge without holes or the 1829 × 25mm stainless piano hinge without holes.

For a version with factory-produced fixing holes, view the 1829 × 38mm stainless piano hinge with fixing holes.

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