Why Should You Choose Continuous Hinges? Mortise Continuous hinges are made from a variety of materials and materials including aluminium, stainless steel and steel. They are specifically designed to withstand heavy wear and harsh environmental conditions. There are many applications that require a continuous hinge to support a large amount of weight other than simply mounting on a piano to hold a heavy lid.
In commercial use, many power doors, blast doors, barn doors, and wholesale doors are made using large solid hinges. It is also a type of hinge often used in tool boxes and sheet metal work. The continuous hinges have a significant advantage over other varieties of short hinges as they are easy to cut to fit the full length of the lid or door that needs to be hinged. The continuous hinge can be built in or built into the entire block to provide maximum support along its entire length. This will ensure that the door and frame (or lid and frame) are perfectly aligned and that any load is evenly distributed over the height or length of the door or lid.