These days, Ball Bearing Hinges are standard for most joinery manufacturers. This blog explores some variations of door hinge manufacturer outlining the benefits of Ball Bearing, Thrust Bearing and Polymer Bearing hinges.

　　Thrust Bearing Hinges

　　Thrust bearing hinges are a high performance, low-friction hinge suitable for operation in high traffic areas. Self-lubricating bushed bearings are positioned between the hinge knuckles to reduce the amount of friction sustained during operation improving not only the hinge performance but its life span. Designed to be resistant to wear and tear, these hinges are often utilised in areas of high use such as schools and commercial settings but are equally suitable for domestic applications on external doors. We stock this type of hinge in Brass and Stainless Steel, which come available in a range of finishes including:

　　Antique Brass

　　Satin Nickel

　　Satin Brass

　　Polished Chrome

　　Satin Chrome

　　Polished Brass

　　Satin Stainless Steel

　　Technical Specification Sheet

　　Ball Bearing Hinges

　　This type of hinge is the most popular hinge for internal and external applications because it provides a much smoother action than a non-bearing or un-washered hinge. These hinges offer a combination of durability, performance and good value, but do incur maintenance due to the internal ball bearings within the bearings themselves sometimes corroding and releasing a grease stain down the hinge. This can be easily cleaned by simply wiping and re-greasing the hinge with clear grease. Ball Bearing hinges come with square corners or radius corners and are generally manufactured from stainless steel or steel which is plated with various finishes including:

　　Satin Chrome

　　Polished chrome

　　Antique brass

　　Black

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　　Technical Specification Sheet

　　Concealed Ball Bearing Hinges

　　Concealed Ball Bearing hinges offer many of the same advantages of a Ball Bearing hinge however the ball bearings within the knuckle are hidden. This gives the hinge a more attractive appearance as well as offering low maintenance as the bearings are considerably more corrosion resistant. Our Concealed Ball Bearing Hinges are also available in Corner and comes in a range of finishes including:

　　Satin Stainless Steel

　　Polished Stainless Steel

　　PVD Bronze

　　Technical Specification Sheet

　　Polymer Bearing Hinges

　　The key difference between polymer bearing hinges and the other types mentioned above is that the bearings themselves are made from a polymer. This means that the bearings cannot rust and therefore ensures long-lasting smooth operation. These hinges are available in 304 Grade Stainless Steel with the following finishes:

　　Satin Stainless Steel

　　Polished Stainless Steel

　　PVD Brass

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