1830 × 32 × 1mm Electro-Brass Steel Piano Hinge

This 1830mm steel piano hinge, also known as a continuous hinge, measures 32mm wide when fully open and 1mm thick. Its electro-brass plated finish gives the steel a warm brass and gold-coloured appearance for suitable cabinet, furniture, lid, panel and joinery applications.

Piano hinges were originally developed to hinge the long keyboard covers and lids fitted to pianos. They are now commonly used in cabinet making and other applications requiring continuous support along an extended hinged edge.

Continuous hinges are also used in some security-conscious door and panel designs because the hinge connection extends along the joint. This product has no declared security classification, load rating or fire-door certification, so suitability must be assessed for each installation.

Supplied as one complete 1830mm hinge length. It may be cut to a shorter required length using suitable metal-cutting equipment.

Key features

• Continuous piano-hinge design
• 1830mm nominal length
• 32mm open width
• 1mm thickness
• Steel base material
• Electro-brass plated finish
• Warm brass and gold-coloured appearance
• 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 cases
• Workbenches and desks
• Inspection and access panels
• Suitable security-conscious panels and doors

What is an electro-brass finish?

Electro brass is a decorative brass-coloured plated finish applied over the steel base material. It provides a traditional gold-toned appearance without making the hinge solid brass.

Cutting and installation

1. Measure and mark the required finished length.
2. Use suitable metal-cutting equipment and protective equipment.
3. Remove sharp edges and metal swarf after cutting.
4. Align the complete hinge before marking the fixing positions.
5. Select fixings suitable for the substrate and application.
6. Test movement and alignment before final tightening.

Fixing screws are not confirmed as included. Do not advertise included fixings unless the physical product has been checked.

Questions and answers

Why is it called a piano hinge?

This continuous-hinge format was originally used for the long keyboard covers and lids fitted to pianos.

What size is this hinge?

Its nominal dimensions are 1830mm long, 32mm wide when fully open and 1mm thick.

Why did the old listing say 30mm?

The verified EBH2 product reference identifies the correct nominal open width as 32mm. The old 30mm measurement should not be used for product selection.

Is this hinge solid brass?

No. It is manufactured from steel with an electro-brass plated decorative finish.

Can it be shortened?

Yes. It may be cut using suitable metal-cutting equipment. Remove all sharp edges after cutting.

Is it suitable for cabinet making?

Yes. Piano hinges are commonly used for suitable cabinets, cupboards, furniture, boxes, lids, desks and access panels.

Can it be used for door security?

Continuous hinges are used in some security-conscious designs because the connection extends along the joint. This hinge has no declared security classification, so suitability must be assessed.

Is it suitable for exposed exterior use?

No exterior corrosion-performance rating is declared. You could not describe it as weatherproof or corrosion-proof.

Is it fire rated?

No fire-door certification is declared.

Are fixing screws included?

Fixings are not confirmed as included. Select suitable fixings for the hinge and substrate.

Related piano hinges

For a silver finish, view the 1830 × 32 × 1mm nickel-plated piano hinge. For a darker finish, view the 1830 × 32 × 1mm Florentine-bronze piano hinge.

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