New Enclosure Hinges Products

What are Enclosure Hinges?

Enclosure hinges are mechanical components used to attach a door, lid, or panel to an enclosure, allowing it to swing open or closed. This type of hinge is particularly suited to secure or heavy duty applications where structural integrity needs to be maintained, and can be found in electrical cabinets, industrial control panels, junction boxes, and machinery housings.

Enclosure hinges included concealed hinges, external hinges, lift off hinges, piano hinges, spring release hinges, offset hinges and friction hinges.

Where are Enclosure Hinges used?

Enclosure hinges are used in a wide range of industrial, commercial, and outdoor applications, where a door or panel must provide secure yet accessible protection for equipment, electronics, or sensitive materials.

Electrical enclosures: Cabinets housing circuit breakers, power distribution units, or controls

Control panels: In manufacturing, process automation, or HVAC systems

Telecommunications cabinets: Racks and boxes for fibre optics, routers, or switches

Server racks: Hinges on side or rear access panels

Instrumentation enclosures: For gauges, sensors, and test equipment

Utility boxes: For street lighting, water meters, or gas controls

Material Benefits

Enclosure hinges are made to endure heavy duty wear, and some are manufactured to resist environmental exposure. Common materials include stainless steel, zinc alloy, zinc die cast and zinc plated. Hinge material and sealing features often depend on the environment (e.g. corrosion resistance in marine applications, or tamper-proof designs in public areas).
WDS Noir coated components resist environmental wear with the added bonus of a sleek, black coating.

How are Enclosure Hinges applied?

Enclosure hinges are applied to be tamper proof, so whether internal or external affixing they are noted for containing no exposed parts (often internal screws). They must align precisely for smooth operation. Lift off hinges require correct vertical alignment to allow for door removal, while continuous (piano) hinges must be fully aligned over their length.