Elbow hinges are special hardware used to hang cabinet doors. They allow doors to open further than standard hinges and can allow up to 180 degrees of opening. There are single, half, and double hinges, with self-closing and standard versions available. Stainless steel, brass, or galvanized materials offer added protection against rust or corrosion.
An elbow hinge is a type of special hardware that is often used to hang cabinet doors. All elbow hinges have at least one sash bent at an angle, usually 90 degrees. Full crank units feature bent or angled doors. When the door is closed, these hinges look like traditional butt hinges, with the pin that connects the two doors visible from the outside. Installers who use an elbow hinge often do so because these hinges allow doors to open further than standard hinges and can allow up to 180 degrees of opening.
In a single or half crank hinge, one of the two leaves is bent at a 90 degree angle, while the other remains flat. When the flat plate is installed along the edge of a door frame or cabinet frame, the angled door can be installed along the edge of the door. When the door is opened, it rotates around the joint between the two leaves, which some call opening. This pulls the entire door out in front of the frame and clears the opening, resulting in more space inside the cabinet or door. A half crank hinge also allows the door to open more than 90 degrees, making it particularly suitable for pull-out shelves.
With a double or full hinge, both doors are folded at a 90 degree angle. One leaf is attached to the frame of a door or cabinet, and the other is attached to the edge of the door. When both leaves are folded like this, it allows the door to swing all the way out of the opening, over the edge of the frame, and up to 180 degrees. This full 180 degree opening can be achieved even if other doors or obstacles are nearby, as the hinges provide additional room to get around these items. This type of hinge is especially common in European-style cabinets, which feature a door that completely covers the frame on all four sides to create a clean, modern look.
Elbow hinges are available in both self-closing and standard versions. Self-closing models have a built-in spring that automatically closes the door whenever it is opened. Generally, each door or cabinet requires only one self-closing hinge, so the remaining hinges are not spring loaded. These hinges can be found in many finishes to match any decor. For added protection against rust or corrosion, buyers should look for stainless steel, brass, or galvanized materials.
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