1830 × 25 × 1mm Nickel-Plated Steel Piano Hinge

This 1830mm steel piano hinge, also known as a continuous hinge, measures 25mm wide when open and 1mm thick. Its nickel-plated finish provides a clean silver-coloured appearance for suitable cabinet, furniture, joinery and access-panel applications.

Piano hinges were originally developed to hinge the long keyboard covers and lids fitted to pianos. They are now widely used in cabinet making and other applications that benefit from continuous support along the hinged edge. Continuous hinges can also contribute to security-conscious door and panel designs by extending the hinge connection along the joint.

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

Key features

• Continuous piano-hinge construction
• 1830mm overall length
• 25mm open width
• 1mm material thickness
• Steel base material
• Nickel-plated silver finish
• Supports the hinged edge continuously
• Can be cut to a shorter required length
• Suitable for carefully matched cabinet-making and joinery applications
• Supplied as one complete hinge

Product specifications

Typical applications

• Cabinet and cupboard doors
• Piano-style lids and long covers
• Storage boxes and cases
• Furniture and fitted joinery
• Inspection and access panels
• Security-conscious doors and panels where this hinge specification is appropriate

Why use a continuous hinge?

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

This product has no declared load rating, security classification or fire-door certification. Confirm that its dimensions, material thickness and fixing arrangement are suitable for the intended installation.

Cutting and installation

1. Measure the required finished hinge length carefully.
2. Mark the cutting position away from the hinge knuckle joints where practical.
3. Use suitable metal-cutting equipment and personal protective equipment.
4. Remove sharp edges and metal swarf after cutting.
5. Align the complete hinge before marking the fixing positions.
6. Choose fixings appropriate for the substrate, hinge holes and application.
7. Test the 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 is a continuous hinge?

A continuous hinge extends along most or all of the hinged edge, providing multiple fixing positions and continuous support rather than using several separate butt hinges.

What size is this hinge?

It measures 1830mm long, 25mm wide when open and 1mm thick.

What is the hinge made from?

It is manufactured from steel with a nickel-plated finish.

Can the hinge be shortened?

Yes. The 1830mm hinge may be cut to the required length using suitable metal-cutting equipment. Remove all sharp edges after cutting.

Is it suitable for cabinet making?

Yes. Piano hinges are commonly used on appropriate cabinet doors, cupboards, boxes, lids, furniture and access panels.

Can piano hinges be used for door security?

Continuous hinges are used in some security-conscious door and panel designs because the hinge connection extends along the joint. This product has no declared security classification, so its suitability must be assessed for the particular installation.

Is this hinge fire rated?

No fire-door certification is declared. Do not use it where a certified fire-door hinge is required.

Are fixing screws included?

Fixings are not confirmed as included. Select suitable fixings for the hinge holes, substrate and intended application.

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