Industrial Hinges

Hinges, in many ways, make the world go ’round. Without them, everything from your refrigerator to a cellar door would operate very differently. Next to the wheel, hinges could be considered the 2nd-most-important invention for humanity.
When it comes to the most demanding types of hinges, industrial hinges play a crucial role in a myriad of settings where extreme strength and reliability are a top priority.
What are Industrial Hinges?
Hinges are categorized by a targeted attribute or distinguishing or prominent feature. The term “industrial hinge” is an umbrella term that refers to any hinge that is used, specifically, for industrial purposes. This would include a wide range of applications such as:
Aerospace industry
Medical
Marine
Agriculture
Military, and more
The physical configuration of industrial hinges vary. Sub-headings of hinges under the umbrella term ‘industrial’ can include:
As indicated, industrial hinges cater to large industries; and because of this, they are intended as non-consumer products.
To clarify this, hinges you might purchase at a hardware store to hang a door in your home would not qualify as ‘industrial’.
On the other hand, hinges that are used to secure body panels to a military vehicle, or strap hinges used to secure tall, heavy doors of a semi-truck would, indeed, meet the requirements of being labeled as ‘industrial’.
By far, the most important consideration for any industrial hinge would be its function and the amount of strength required to fully meet that function.
When you see the term ‘industrial’, you can be certain the extreme durability of the hinge is of prime importance. In other words, the hinge will easily withstand not only continual use but, even, abuse. At Ladeau Manufacturing, almost 100% of our fabricated hinges fall under the category of ‘industrial’.
Applications of Industrial Hinges
As mentioned, industrial hinges meet critical application demands where optimized strength, stability and endurance must be of the highest caliber. A few specific uses of industrial hinges would include the following: