Cabinet opening convenience is highly dependent on the proper selection of door hinges. After all, open and close the door probably take almost every day, and perhaps more than once. A large assortment of furniture hinges associated with different product applications.es. After all, open and close the door probably take almost every day, and perhaps more than once. A large assortment of furniture hinges associated with different product applications.

Hinges style and functionality have a huge effect on the overall appearance and performance of  cabinets and doors. With such a wide range of options, how do you choose? 

European style hinges are a modern high-tech hinge for cabinets – the most common choice.  They are typically comprised of two parts: the hinge and the mounting plate. The hinge mounts in a hole bored in the back side of a cabinet door. When the door is closed the hinges are completely concealed.

You need to evaluate are the doors overlay, inset, or back-to-back (also known as twin doors)? The type of door you have determines which mounting plate and what type of hinge you will use.

How many hinges to use on cabinet door? It depends on door height and weight.

While choosing hinges it is important to decide the opening angle - it varies from 90° to 170°. 

European hinges can usually be adjusted in three dimensions: height adjustment, lateral adjustment and depth adjustment. Height adjustment helps to precisely align the top and bottom of the door. Lateral alignment allows you to change the gap between doors, cabinets and walls. Depth adjustment allows the front of the door to be aligned with the vertical front of the cabinet.

When choosing hinges, it is important to consider not only the required opening angle but also the type of use. 

Exclusively in the DTC product range, the PIVOT-STAR (C81 series) hinges are unique in their technical characteristics. The PIVOT-STAR is an innovative technology hinge characterized by its fast-adjustable soft-close design. The door closing speed can be adjusted to suit different door sizes and / or user preferences by turning the speed setting screw from “-” to ”+”. This speed-adjustability feature makes the PIVOT-STAR stand out from other hinges that only allow users to activate or deactivate the soft-close function. These hinges meet the highest standards and are suitable for even the most demanding customers. They are manufactured to withstand up to 100,000 cycles. These hinges can be fitted with doors weighing up to 35 kg and have an adjustable soft closing function. Thus, installing a heavier door on this hinge will still close gently, while lightweight will not increase the closing speed. The hinge is mounted on the plate by snap-on. Another interesting fact about this cabinet hinge is that it withstands even a 30 hour sour hydrochloric acid spray test. This is much more the market standard and ensures that the hinge does not rust.