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Continuing with our feature on the non-mortise hinges in the Cliffside line, we now turn our attention to the newest Cliffside hinge, a larger non-mortise selection which bridges the gap between BH2A-NM and AHI: the BH3A-NM hinges.

BH3A-NM

Quick facts

• Outer leaf length: 2¹/₂“
• Inner leaf length: 1¹/₄“
• Overall length: 3⁷/₁₆“
• Barrel diameter: 6mm

Details

Added to Cliffside’s hinge line due to customer demand, the BH3A-NM is the newest hinge to grace Cliffside’s shelves. With the same attractive finial tip as the standard BH2A-NM, the BH3A-NM is a longer and more graceful version of the same hinge. With a larger amount of material, the BH3A-NM is more durable, designed to hold taller doors where higher strength capacity is a must-have. Of course, the extruded construction common to all Cliffside hinges is also a factor here, as is the painstaking attention of our European hinge craftsmen.

With 11 signature finishes, the BH3A-NM offers a wide selection already, even as a new item. These finishes are designed to coordinate with Cliffside’s solid brass hardware suites, allowing for a unified look throughout any kitchen or bath. The BH3A-NM is an important addition to Cliffside’s non-mortise line because it fills in the space between the non-mortise BH2A-NM and the non-mortise AHI, creating a progression of sizes for inset cabinets that gives a wide range of choice. Simply put, the BH3A-NM is versatile to use and superior in quality.

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Our 6-part feature on hinges now shifts focus to our non-mortise hinge line. Available in a wide variety of finishes with a selection of finials to suit any customer, the BH2A-NM is a wise choice for any cabinetmaker.

BH2A-NM

A concept drawing of the BH2A-NM alongside the real thing

Quick facts

• Outer leaf length: 2″
• Inner leaf length: ¹⁵/₁₆“
• Overall length: 2⁷/₈“
• Barrel diameter: 6mm

Details

Cliffside’s BH2A-NM with the finial tip is one of our most popular hinges. Non-mortising hinges are designed specifically for easy use and installation. With a small inner leaf that fits cleanly inside the larger outer leaf, the hinges create a tight reveal that is no wider than the ¹/₁₆” thick leaf itself. Because of this design, these hinges can be installed in a shorter amount of time than it takes to mortise each door. The extruded construction ensures the strength of this hinge, and the brass material promises a piece of higher quality and staying power than any other hinges on the market.

The biggest advantage to this hinge is the variety of finishes that Cliffside offers. The NM hinge with the finial tip is available with fifteen standard finishes, ranging from bright and shiny Polished Nickel to dark and dramatic Old Antique. All of the finishes of Cliffside’s hardware suites can be had in this hinge, making it a great match to coordinate a whole roomful of cabinetry.

BH2A-NM-BALL

The BH2A-NM-BALL is perhaps most popular in the Silver Satin.

Quick facts

• Outer leaf length: 2″
• Inner leaf length: 1⁵/₁₆“
• Overall length: 2⁹/₁₆“
• Barrel diameter: 6mm

Details

The BH2A-NM-BALL shares nearly all of its dimensions with the original finial-tip, save for the overall length, which is slightly shorter because of the ball-shaped tip. Designed for inset doors, all of Cliffside’s non-mortise hinges have the same solid brass extruded construction. Each leaf of Cliffside’s hinges is constructed from a single piece of brass.

This hinge is available in 11 finishes to match all of our solid brass suites. The demand for Cliffside’s NM-BALL has been outstanding: it was developed due to customer demand, and it continues to fly off the shelves nearly two years after its introduction. All of the Cliffside hinges are featured in our most current catalog, which is available for download on our website or by calling customer service.