Hinges ensure maximum cabinet door dimensions

Hinges that suit flange returns of 16mm to 25mm or greater are available for the traditional lay-on protruding door that has a number of advantages for electrical or electronic cabinets.

The traditional lay-on protruding door has a number of advantages for electrical or electronic cabinets since it ensures maximum door dimension almost to the width of the frame and can be designed to open to 180: even when cabinets are mounted side by side.

EMKA have consequently developed a varied range of hinge types within the 1030 series which ensure that specialist panel builders can easily find a suitable item to suit flange returns of 16mm to 25mm or greater.

1030 series hinges feature external and internally concealed types with fixing methods including screws, weld-on or studs.

All the 1030 series are demountable with the door open to improve access to interior equipment or to door installations during maintenance or panel build.

This is achieved by lift-off design or a removable pin.

Such cabinets come in many different types and sizes and they encounter environments from offices to oil rigs - so EMKA 1030 hinges are available in arrange of suitable materials and finishes.

Materials such as: mild steel in raw finish for weld and paint, or zinc plated; zinc die cast finished in chrome or black powder coat; or stainless steel for the maximum in strength and corrosion resistance.

Dimensional capabilities up to 2m plus height door units are catered for by multiples of 2, 3 or 4 hinges per door, relative to the weight of the door itself and any equipment mounted on it.

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