Drop Leaf Hinge

Overview

Drop Leaf Hinge is a concealed cabinet hinge that attaches inside the cabinet so no hardware shows on the door face, giving adjustable, repeatable door alignment in volume furniture production. This page summarizes how to specify it for volume furniture and cabinet manufacturing, including the dimensions and options that matter most to buyers.

Key Specifications

Specifications are configurable for OEM/ODM orders. Exact values are confirmed on the datasheet for your order.

How to Choose

• Cup diameter (35mm is the furniture-industry standard; 26mm for thin doors)
• Cup depth and the required boring pattern
• Opening angle (95°–110° for most doors, wide-angle for blind corners)
• Overlay type: full overlay, half overlay, or inset
• Face-frame vs frameless (European) cabinet construction
• Door thickness and material
• Soft-close or self-closing requirement
• Mounting plate type and clip-on vs screw-on attachment

Material Options

Cold-rolled steel arms with nickel plating are standard for value, while stainless steel suits humid kitchens and bathrooms. Cup and arm gauge drive the cycle life and sag resistance.

Finish Options

Hinges are usually nickel-plated and hidden inside the cabinet, so finish is about corrosion resistance rather than appearance. Specify a heavier plating or stainless steel for high-humidity programs.

Application Fit

Bookcases

For this application, drop leaf hinge is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.

Wine Cabinets

For this application, drop leaf hinge is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.

Laundry Cabinets

For this application, drop leaf hinge is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.

Garage Storage Cabinets

For this application, drop leaf hinge is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.

Dressers

For this application, drop leaf hinge is specified for smooth drawer travel and quiet, aligned operation.

Chest of Drawers

For this application, drop leaf hinge is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.

Recommended for These Applications

Installation Notes

Bore the 35mm cup, screw the hinge boss to the door, fix the mounting plate to the cabinet side at the correct height, then clip the arm to the plate. Use the three adjustment screws to align overlay, height, and depth.

Buying Notes for OEM Orders

For OEM cabinet lines, lock the cup size, opening angle, overlay, and soft-close type, then standardize the mounting plate height across the range to keep boring patterns consistent.

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