2025-11-05
Hinge Installation Guide
Cabinet Hinge Installation Guide: Selection to Fine Adjustment (Concealed Hinges)
International terms (Full Overlay / Half Overlay / Inset) × Taiwan terms (6 fen / 3 fen / Inset) × Field-proven workflow
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1) Key Terms & Cross-Reference
| International Type | English Term | Taiwan Term | Practical Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Overlay | Full Overlay | 6 fen | Door fully covers the cabinet side panel. Common for single-door cabinets and modular furniture. |
| Half Overlay | Half Overlay | 3 fen | Two doors share one center panel; each door covers roughly half of the panel edge. |
| Inset | Inset | Inset | Door sits inside the cabinet opening, flush with the cabinet frame/edge line. |
Tip: Local terms such as “straight / half-crank / inset arm” are commonly used on-site, but international naming (Full/Half Overlay, Inset) is recommended for export communication.
2) How to Select: One-Step Decision
- Door-to-cabinet relationship: Choose Full Overlay for full coverage; Half Overlay for two doors sharing one partition; Inset for flush-inset designs.
- Environment: Standard indoor use: cold-rolled steel. Kitchen/bathroom/coastal/high-humidity: SUS304 stainless steel.
- Function: Quiet closing: soft-close. Frequent maintenance/removal: clip-on (quick-release).
- Load & durability: Heavy doors or high-cycle use: prefer a stronger mounting solution such as 4-hole base (or reinforced base options).
3) Opening Angle & Practical Tolerance
- Most standard concealed hinges are ~90°. Due to hinge geometry, part tolerance, and installation variance, 90–100° in real use is normal.
- 105° is commonly used for certain US cabinet applications (e.g., face-frame related needs and wider access).
- Wide-angle hinges (e.g., 155° or 165°) are typically selected for corner cabinets, pull-out trays, or where maximum access is needed.
- If interference occurs with walls/handles/adjacent doors, resolve via C-distance (cup-to-door-edge), mounting plate position, handle position, or door stops—rather than forcing the hinge beyond its natural travel.
- Note: If you later release additional special-angle models, create a dedicated subsection here with model links and installation constraints.
4) Door Drilling & Design Dimensions
| Item | Recommended Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cup Diameter | Ø35 (mainstream), Ø40 (optional) | Most concealed hinges use Ø35; confirm if Ø40 is required by the design. |
| Cup Depth | Typically ~11–12 mm (shallow cup options exist) | Always confirm by model; shallow cup designs can reduce drilling depth for thin doors. |
| C (Cup center to door edge) | 3–6 mm | Controls overlay and gap; too large/small can cause poor alignment or collision. |
| Door Thickness | Commonly 14–22 mm | Verify for thin doors (consider shallow cup) and thick doors (check clearance). |
| Door-to-cabinet gap | ~1.5–2.0 mm | Allows for finishing tolerance and movement; reduces risk of rubbing. |
5) Standard Installation Checklist
- Mark & locate: confirm C-distance, mounting plate height, and target door gaps.
- Drill cup hole: use a Forstner bit for Ø35 (or Ø40 if required). Keep within the model’s cup depth requirement.
- Install hinge cup: seat the cup into the hole and fasten with screws.
- Install mounting plate: fasten the plate to the cabinet side (options may include 2-hole, 4-hole, reinforced/clip-on types).
- Hang door & fine-adjust: use 3-way adjustment screws for in/out, up/down, left/right to align reveals and flushness.
- Cycle test: open/close multiple times. If collision occurs, go back to steps 1–5 to adjust C-distance, plate position, handle location, or add door stops.
6) Material & Surface Finish
| Category | External Spec Language | Best Use |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Cold-rolled steel (standard) / SUS304 stainless steel (corrosion-resistant) | Standard furniture: CRS; kitchen/bath/coastal/high-humidity: SUS304. |
| Finish | Nickel / zinc-plated family finishes (consistent supply) | Helps maintain appearance consistency across cabinet hardware sets. |
7) FAQ
Install door-side first, or cabinet-side first?
Drill and install the hinge cup on the door first, then fix the mounting plate on the cabinet side, then hang the door and perform 3-way adjustments.
Door hits the wall or the handle—what should I do?
Adjust C-distance and mounting plate position first. If needed, reposition the handle or add door stops. For persistent interference, re-check door size and hinge angle selection (standard vs wide-angle).
How to quickly tell Full Overlay / Half Overlay / Inset?
Full coverage of cabinet side = Full Overlay; two doors sharing one partition = Half Overlay; door sits inside opening flush = Inset.
8) Model Quick Lookup (Links)
Tip: For export customers, share the EN link directly. For Taiwan customers, share the CN link.
| Model | Positioning | Key Notes | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| H1066 | Standard concealed hinge platform | Supports Full/Half Overlay & Inset by arm style; options may include clip-on and different mounting plates. | CN ／ EN |
| H1066SC | Soft-close version | Built on H1066 platform with damping; selection logic remains the same. | CN ／ EN |
| H1221 | Alternate concealed hinge system | Uses different mounting plate system; do not mix with H1066 baseplates unless specified. | CN ／ EN |
| H1235 / H1235SC | Shallow cup (thin door friendly) | Ø35 with 9.5 mm shallow cup; reduces risk of drilling through thin/grooved door backs. Soft-close option available. | CN ／ EN |
| H1237SC | 105° (US-style) soft-close | 105° opening with hydraulic damping; supports Full/Half Overlay & Inset by mounting option. | CN ／ EN |
| H1252SC | 155° wide-angle soft-close | Wide access design; dual-stage damping; clip-on / airplane base style (by series). Best for corner cabinets and maximum opening needs. | CN ／ EN |
| H1241SC | 165° wide-angle soft-close | 165° access with soft-close; commonly used where maximum opening is required. | CN ／ EN |
| H1230 | 165° wide-angle (standard) | Wide-angle without damping (standard type). Choose based on cost and noise requirement. | CN ／ EN |
| H1228 | 165° wide-angle (plate H=9) | Wide-angle with specific mounting plate height spec (H=9) for certain cabinet geometries. | CN ／ EN |
| H1226SC | Glass door hinge series | For glass door applications; verify glass thickness and mounting accessories before selection. | CN ／ EN |
| H1242SC | SUS304 stainless soft-close | Corrosion-resistant choice for humid/coastal environments; confirm plate type and installation clearance. | CN ／ EN |
Summary: Select by overlay type (Full / Half / Inset). Standard cup is Ø35; typical drilling depth is ~11–12 mm (model-dependent; shallow cup options exist). Standard opening is often around 90° with normal tolerance; for wider access consider 155° or 165° wide-angle models. Use SUS304 for humid/coastal environments. If interference occurs, resolve by adjusting C-distance and mounting plate position, and re-check handle/stop placement.
Last updated: 2026-01-15
