Friction
Our Friction Hinges are designed to eliminate the need for gas shocks or hatch springs in some applications. Friction is built into the barrel of the hinge using patented technology from GEM. Holds open hatches, live well lids, radio boxes, and many more applications. View the Friction Hinge Mounting Styles Chart to help choose the right hinge for your application. ***Please be advised: Friction hinges are factory set to a specific torque rating, attempting to adjust in any way will damage your hinge as well as void the warranty.***
FM= Flush Mount
TM= Top Mount
SD= Swaged Down
SU= Swaged Up
*See chart link below for more details*
*See chart link below for more details*
Friction Hinge 2.33"x1.5" TM Light Duty
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Friction Hinge 3"x1.5", Light Duty
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When choosing your friction hinge you will need two things. The mounting type and style.
Our friction hinge numbering system uses the format: FH-[Style#]-[MountCode]
- 1.
- Choose which mounting type from the list of types below.
- 2.
- Choose which size/style of hinge you want from the list of hinges below.
- 3.
- Use the style number and mounting type to create your part number.
For example:
If you wanted a flush mount 1681-style hinge, the part number would be FH-1681-FM
TM: TOP MOUNT
MAX ANGLE: 180°
Advantages:
- No tooling required
- Opens a full 180°
Disadvantages:
- Hinge and Knuckles protrude above panel
FM: FLUSH MOUNT
MAX ANGLE: 100°
Advantages:
- Face of hinge and knuckles are flush with the surface of panel
- Greatly refined and customized look
Disadvantages:
- Significant panel tooling required
- Limited opening angle
SD: SWAGED DOWN
MAX ANGLE: 130°
Advantages:
- Opens farther than flush mount
- Minimal protrusion above panel
- Good balance between top and flush mount
Disadvantages:
- Minor panel tooling required for knuckles
- Some protrusion above panel
SU: SWAGED UP
MAX ANGLE: 180°
Advantages:
- Opens a full 180°
- Minimal protrusion above panel
- Good balance between top and flush mount
Disadvantages:
- Minor panel tooling required for knuckles
- Some protrusion above panel