Door hinge purchase precautions

When purchasing door hinges, you need to consider a number of factors to ensure that you choose the right product. Here are some key shopping considerations:

First, material and durability

Stainless steel: Preference for 304 stainless steel or higher grade 316 stainless steel, they have good corrosion resistance and strength, suitable for wet environments.

Cold-rolled steel: strong load-bearing capacity, not easy to deformation, often used in dry environments. Pay attention to the selection of products with good surface coating treatment to enhance the anti-rust ability.

Copper: beautiful and durable, but the price is higher, suitable for high-end occasions.

Avoid iron: Iron hinges are prone to rust and are not recommended for use in humid environments or for long-term use.

Second, brand and quality

Well-known brands: Choose brands with good reputation in the market, such as Dongtai, Jusen, Ximek, etc. Well-known brands usually have strict quality control systems, and product performance is more stable and reliable.

Quality certification: Check whether there are relevant quality certification marks on the hinge, such as ISO certification, CE certification, etc. These certification marks are a strong guarantee of product quality.

Third, appearance and details

Surface treatment: High quality hinge surface smooth, thick coating, not easy to rust. Check the hinge surface for scratches, deformations, or thin plating.

Adjusting screws: Make sure the hinge is equipped with adjusting screws for fine tuning after installation. At the same time, check whether the screws are easy to slip or wear.

Fourth, performance and function

Load-bearing capacity: Select the appropriate load-bearing capacity according to the weight of the door panel and the frequency of use. Generally speaking, the load-bearing capacity of cold-rolled steel hinges is strong.

Opening and closing smoothness: Test whether the opening and closing of the hinge is smooth and noiseless. Damping hinges with hydraulic cushioning can be selected to enhance the use experience.

Spring return performance: For spring hinges, check whether the spring return performance is good to ensure that the door is stable and does not shake.

Fifth, model and specification

Specific model: Don’t just look at the brand and ignore the specific model. Different models of hinges may vary greatly in price, performance and quality.

Specification size: According to the thickness of the door plate and installation needs to choose the appropriate hinge specification size. Make sure the hinges fit securely to the door panel and cabinet.

Sixth, installation and after-sales

Easy installation: Choosing a hinge that is easy to install can reduce the hassle and time cost during installation.

After-sales service: Choose brands that provide high-quality after-sales service so that problems can be solved in time when they are encountered during use.

Seventh, price and cost performance

Price comparison: In the market to compare the price of different brands and models of hardware hinges, combined with product quality, performance and after-sales service and other factors to consider the cost performance.

Avoid fakes: be alert to low-price fakes and ensure that what you buy is genuine to ensure the use effect and safety.

To sum up, the purchase of door hinges needs to be considered from many aspects such as material, brand, appearance, performance, model, installation and after-sales, and price. Through careful comparison and selection, we can find door hinge products that meet the needs of use and have high cost performance.