Concealed or Invisible Hinges are
hinges that are hidden from view and allow you to see only the surface
of the door. These hinges are sometimes called "European-style"
hinges and offer a clean design look. A concealed or invisible hinge is
used for full size doors where a hidden door application is desired.
This hinge offers easier door adjustment to compensate for slight
imperfections in door construction. Another benefit of the concealed
hinge is the ability to take a door on or off without removing the
hardware. As the door opens, the Rack and Pinion Pivot moves the pivot
point away from the door jamb so that the invisible hinge side edge of
the door does not need to be rounded .
Concealed or Invisible Hinges are used for main doors as well as
cabinet doors (with or without self closing feature, with or without
dampening systems). These hinges are made of 2 parts:
- The hinge cup and the arm
- The mounting plate
The concealed hinges consist of two parts: Pivots and Brackets.
Materials Used
These hinges are made of brass, steel and other metal.
Finishes on Invisible Hinges
While the pivots are usually prime coated, the brackets are given
different finishes
- Brass Plated
- Chrome Plated
- Nickel Plated
- Satin Brass Coated
