Press Release: New Non-Finial Hinges No comments yet

Cliffside Industries Introduces New Non-Finial Hinges Available In Top 11 Finishes

Drawing on decades of experience distributing traditional solid brass hinges

Cliffside Industries is proud to announce that it now has 11 finishes available in the BH2A hinge without a finial. This is an expansion of the line due to overwhelming customer demand for additional selections.

Cliffside Industries’ Antique English finish, added to the hinge line in March, was recently made available in a non-finial style as the BH2A-AE-NF. Now, Cliffside introduces four new finishes of non-finial hinges: Iron, Old Copper, Polished Chrome, and Venetian Bronze.

Cliffside now offers eleven standard hinge finishes available to choose from: Antique Brass and Antique English, Black, Iron, Old Antique, Old Copper, Polished Brass, Polished Chrome, Polished Nickel, Silver Satin and Venetian Bronze. These finishes cover the entire hinge line for the BH2A, BH2A-NM, BH2A-NF, and BH3NA styles. For more information on other hinge styles and finishes, visit the Cliffside website.

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Company Information

Cliffside Industries has been designing and distributing high-quality solid brass hinges since 1987 and supplies many of the industry’s most respected cabinet manufacturers. Cliffside’s hinges are high quality solid brass extruded hinges made by European craftsmen who are masters of precision hinge making. We believe that our hinges exemplify the highest quality in the industry.

Further information

Contact Cliffside customer service for more details and ordering information:

• Phone: (800) 873-9258
• Fax: (800) 926-3435
• E-mail: info@cliffsideind.com or blog@cliffsideind.com
• Website: http://www.cliffsideind.com/
• Address: 60 Wright Avenue; Lititz, PA 17543

“Cliffside Industries is an award winning distributor of traditional solid brass hinges, knobs and pulls respected industry-wide for our customer service. Family owned and operated since 1987.”

Cabinetmaker’s Special: Hinge designs and styles No comments yet

Cliffside offers six distinctly different hinge styles for a variety of different installation applications. The question is, when do you use a specific style of hinge? Today’s blog attempts to address some of those pertinent questions.

What styles of hinges does Cliffside offer?

Cliffside offers six unique hinge styles in a variety of finishes. There are two beaded inset (mortised) hinges: BH2A and BH3NA; there are two flush inset hinges (non-mortise): BH2A-NM and AHI; and there are two offset hinges (3-8-OFFSET and AHO).

What are the specifications of your hinges?

BH2A

BH2A hinge shown in old copper with ball finial

The BH2A hinges have a 2″ leaf and a 2³/₄” overall barrel length for the standard finial hinge. The barrel diameter is ³/₁₆“, while the overall width of the hinge when laid flat is 1⁵/₈“. Each individual leaf measures ³/₄” across, and the leaves are ¹/₁₆” thick. With a ball tip, the overall barrel length is reduced to 2¹/₂“, but otherwise the dimensions are identical. The non-finial hinge also has the same specifications, but with a barrel length of 2¹/₁₆“. 16 finishes are available in the traditional finial style, while 11 are available with a ball finial and 5 with no finial.

BH2A-NM

BH2A-NM shown in Venetian bronze with steeple-tip finial

BH2A-NM hinges also have a 2″ by ³/₄” outer leaf, while the inner leaf is ¹/₂” by ⁷/₈“. The thickness of the leaf is also identical, at ¹/₁₆“, but the barrel diameter of ¹/₄” is slightly larger than its mortised counterpart. This is a three-knuckle hinge, as opposed to the BH2A’s five knuckles. The finial hinge has a barrel length of 2¹³/₁₆“, while the ball-tip version is slightly shorter, at 2⁷/₁₆“, and the non-finial hinge is merely 2¹/₁₆“. The non-mortise finial hinge is available in 14 finishes, with 11 ball-tip and 2 non-finial finishes available.

BH3NA

BH3NA shown in antique english

The BH3NA, or “BH3″, hinges are larger versions of the BH2A hinges in most senses. The leaf width is the same, at ³/₄“, but due to an increased barrel diameter (⁵/₁₆“), the overall width of the hinge is 1³/₄” when laid flat. The leaf of the hinge is 2¹/₂” tall, while the barrel is 3¹/₂” long. The leaf thickness is ¹/₁₆“. BH3NA is available in 13 finishes, only with the standard finial.

AHI

AHI shown in silver satin

The inset armoire hinge, or AHI, is a larger, two-piece hinge design that is crafted for ease of transportation and installation. The top and bottom halves of the hinges are separable; therefore, cabinet doors can be fitted at the shop, then shipped separately to the job site or installation location without a danger of swinging open, banging against other pieces, or falling off. Then, on arrival, the doors can be installed with a minimum of effort. The leaves of this unique hinge are 1″ wide and 1⁵/₁₆” long. The barrel is 5¹⁵/₁₆” in overall length, while the diameter is ⁵/₁₆“. The AHI hinges are also non-mortise, and are available in 9 finishes to suit any style. Because these hinges are “faced”, you must specify left or right when ordering.

AHO

AHO shown in iron

The offset amoire hinge (AHO) is a standard ³/₈” offset partial overlay hinge. It features many of the same design elements as the AHI, in that it is two-piece and available in the same 9 finishes. The barrel diameter on the AHO is ¹/₄“, while the overall length is 6¹/₈“. The lower leaf is 2″ long, while the upper leaf is 2¹/₈” long. Because these hinges are “faced”, you must specify left or right when ordering.

3-8-OFFSET

3-8-OFFSET shown in black

The second ³/₈” standard offset partial overlay hinge in the Cliffside line, 3-8-OFFSET is now available in 8 attractive finishes, four of which were just introduced. The leaves of this hinge are 2″ long, while the barrel is 2¹⁵/₁₆“. The barrel diameter is ¹/₄“, and the hinge has an industry-standard 5-knuckle construction. These hinges are precision-crafted to meet exacting standards.

All hinges

Every Cliffside hinge is extruded solid brass. All hinges have 2-4 adjustable holes to aid in installation, and each style comes in a variety of finishes.

When should I use a certain hinge?

Use smaller hinges for standard doors.

Use smaller-sized hinges for standard-height and standard-width cabinet doors. This includes floor-to-countertop-sized doors and countertop-to-below-celing-sized doors. The hinges recommended for these applications are BH2A, BH2A-NM, and 3-8-OFFSET, which are the three smaller-sized hinges in the Cliffside line. This offers a choice of a mortised inset hinge, a non-mortised inset hinge, and an offset hinge for your cabinet.

Hinges can be cabinet jewelry.

Use larger-sized hinges for oversized doors or extremely wide doors. The larger hinges are stronger because of their size and provide extra durability. We especially recommend larger hinges for doors that are from floor-to-ceiling in height, or doors that are from the floor to above the height of the countertop. The three hinges that Cliffside recommends for these applications are AHI, AHO, and BH3NA, providing you with the same three design choices as are provided for standard-sized doors.

Since the armoire hinges are “faced”, you will need to specify “left” or “right” when ordering. This designation indicates whether the hinge you are ordering is for a left-hand or right-hand door. Therefore, if you are building a cabinet with double doors, you will likely need two right hinges and two left hinges.

Design tip

Certain hinges can also be used as a design accent. This is one of the reasons that Cliffside offers a ball finial, a steeple-tip finial, and non-finial hinges in the BH2A and BH2A-NM. The armoire hinges are a particularly striking accent to any cabinet because they provide a large focal point for the eye, acting like jewelry for the cabinet rather than simply a functional piece.

How can I get Cliffside hinges?

Use our dealer locator to find a dealer near you, or call customer service at (800) 873-9258. To place an order, visit our website or send a fax to (800) 926-3435.