TORQUE HINGE
Fornd is a hinge manufacturer, providing cabinet hinge wholesale and customization services. Fornd hinges are designed to add functionality to doors and panels, providing a high quality sensory and performance experience that will continue to serve you throughout the life of your application. Fornd offers two types of torque hinges: a constant torque hinge, where the torque force is set at the manufacturing stage and remains constant throughout the hinge's lifespan, and an adjustable torque hinge, where the end user can adjust the tension on the hinge using a screw or other mechanism.
Key Benefits
Variety of materials and styles
Long service life and reusable
Easy to fix and install
Maintains stable performance without maintenance and repetitive adjustments
CONSTANT TORQUE POSITION CONTROL HINGES
ADJUSTABLE TORQUE POSITION CONTROL HINGES
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Fornd is a hinge manufacturer, providing cabinet hinge wholesale and customization services.
Fornd offers two types of torque hinges: a constant torque hinge, where the torque force is set at the manufacturing stage and remains constant throughout the hinge's lifespan, and an adjustable torque hinge, where the end user can adjust the tension on the hinge using a screw or other mechanism.
Fornd Constant Torque Positioning Control Hinge product line provides constant resistance across the entire range of motion, enabling users to easily secure door panels, screens, and other fixed components at any desired Angle -- fully open, fully closed, and anywhere in between. The hinge is available in a variety of sizes, materials and torque ranges to meet the needs of a wide range of applications.
Hinges provide unlimited control over door positioning and accommodate variables within the housing construction - no additional hardware or installation costs. Aesthetic design and concealed mounting hardware options provide a clean look.
Application Areas for Torque Hinges
Laptop computers, Medical equipment, Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial equipment.
This product meets the compliance specifications listed below. Click the button to download a specification document
H1-2423 Constant Torque Hinge: https://assets.fornd.com/2024/1/989e5002-b148-4cc0-be6d-7ccb2c3b7bfb.pdf
H1-2405 Adjustable Torque Hinge: https://assets.fornd.com/2024/1/94a6a499-fa9e-490d-9181-b6bdd732b04b.pdf
H1-2416 Constant torque hinge: https://assets.fornd.com/2024/1/7dbafb44-8d5e-4521-b62d-1d59663c7ac4.pdf
What is a heavy-duty hinge?
A heavy-duty hinge is built to support high-stress doors, gates, and equipment—far beyond light residential loads—using thicker leaves, robust pins/bearings, and higher load ratings. Industrial examples can be rated into the thousands of newtons and are chosen by door weight, size, and duty cycle. Common heavy-duty forms include butt, strap, continuous/piano, and geared/continuous hinges.
Which types of heavy-duty hinges are most common?
For cabinets/enclosures and industrial doors, typical choices are: continuous (piano) hinges for full-length support; strap/leaf hinges for wide stiles and gates; ball-bearing butt hinges for heavy commercial doors; and geared continuous hinges for high cycle life. Selection depends on load, mounting geometry, and environment.
How do I size a heavy-duty hinge?
Start with door weight, height, and thickness, then consult a load/size chart to pick leaf size and bearing type; heavier doors often move to ball-bearing 6×5 or 6×6 hinges and may require 4+ hinges to share the load. Consider vertical (weight) and radial (moment arm) loads.
What is a torque (friction/position-control) hinge?
A torque hinge is designed to provide resistance to rotation so a lid, panel, or screen stays where you position it—often called “free-stop.” Internal friction elements deliver constant or adjustable torque through the motion range.
Where are torque hinges used, and how do I choose one?
They’re used on access panels, equipment lids, medical/industrial enclosures, displays, and monitors. Choose by required holding torque (based on weight, center of gravity, and desired angles), space/mounting style, environment, and whether you need adjustable or fixed torque. Product families span small electronics to large panels.
Do torque hinges differ from free-swinging or self-closing hinges?
Yes. Free-swinging hinges have no resistance and won’t hold position; self-closing/soft-close add springs/dampers to close the door. Torque hinges add controlled resistance so the panel holds at any angle without external props.
How much weight can a heavy-duty hinge hold?
It depends on hinge type/size and door geometry; commercial charts recommend larger ball-bearing 6×5/6×6 hinges and additional hinge count as weight rises (e.g., ~200 lb doors). Always check manufacturer load tables.
What are the types of heavy-duty hinges?
Common types include continuous/piano, strap, heavy butt (ball-bearing), and geared continuous hinges for high-cycle doors.
What is a torque hinge and how does it hold position?
It’s a friction/position-control hinge that generates constant or adjustable torque, allowing a lid or screen to free-stop and remain at set angles.
About Fornd
As a torque-hinge manufacturer, Fornd offers wholesale and custom solutions.
We specialize in high-performance, durable locks with rapid production and delivery.
Our warehouse holds thousands of standard and custom locks in stock.
If you have any questions about this selection, please contact us today.