50mm Steel Butterfly Hinge – Bronze Coated

This decorative 50mm steel butterfly hinge is designed for boxes, cases, small cabinet doors, lightweight lids and traditional craft projects. Its shaped leaves create the distinctive butterfly appearance while allowing the hinge to remain visible as part of the finished item.

The hinge has a steel base metal with a bronze coating, giving it a warm traditional appearance for decorative interior applications. This listing contains one individual hinge.

Key Features

• Decorative butterfly-shaped hinge
• Nominal size: 50mm
• Steel base metal
• Decorative bronze coating
• Warm traditional appearance
• Surface-mounted installation
• Suitable for boxes, cases, lightweight lids and small cabinets
• Supplied as one individual hinge

Product Specifications

Decorative Surface-Mounted Design

Butterfly hinges have broad shaped leaves intended to remain visible after installation. The bronze-coated finish works particularly well on traditional boxes, cases and small furniture where the hinge forms part of the decorative appearance.

Typical Applications

• Wooden boxes and cases
• Decorative and keepsake boxes
• Lightweight lids
• Small cabinet and cupboard doors
• Presentation and display cases
• Traditional craft projects

Installation Guidance

1. Check that the 50mm nominal size suits the box, lid or door.
2. Position the required number of hinges with their knuckles aligned.
3. Mark the fixing holes and drill suitable pilot holes.
4. Secure using appropriately sized screws without overtightening.
5. Check alignment and movement before completing the installation.

Fixing screws are not stated as included. Select screws suitable for the hinge holes, material thickness and intended application.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hinges are supplied?

This listing contains one individual hinge.

What is the hinge made from?

The base metal is steel and the visible surface has a decorative bronze coating.

Is this a brass hinge?

No. It is a steel hinge with a bronze-coloured coating.

What size is the hinge?

The stated nominal hinge size is 50mm.

What is a butterfly hinge?

A butterfly hinge has decorative shaped leaves resembling butterfly wings. It is normally surface mounted and remains visible after installation.

Does the hinge need to be recessed?

Butterfly hinges are generally designed for surface mounting, so a conventional butt-hinge mortice is normally unnecessary.

What can this hinge be used for?

It is suitable for appropriately sized boxes, cases, lightweight lids, small cabinets and decorative craft projects.

Are fixing screws included?

Fixing screws are not stated as included. Choose suitable screws for the hinge holes and workpiece.

Can it be used outdoors?

No exterior corrosion-performance rating is declared. Do not advertise it for exposed outdoor use.

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