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PER1838ZP102
1838 102mm Zinc Plated Steel Door Hinge
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1838 102mm Zinc Plated Steel Door Hinge
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Description
Reliable Hardware for Everyday Living with the 1838 102mm Zinc Plated Steel Door Hinge
Finding the right balance between dependable everyday strength and straightforward installation is essential when hanging lightweight internal doors or domestic joinery. The 1838 102mm Zinc Plated Steel Door Hinge offers an ideal solution for homeowners, carpenters, and maintenance teams seeking a practical fitting that performs day after day without fuss.
Manufactured from resilient pressed steel and coated with a protective zinc plated finish, this light pattern domestic hinge brings stability and smooth operation to standard interior timber doors, lightweight cupboards, and general residential joinery. Designed with a traditional cranked knuckle and a secure fixed pin, it delivers classic alignment and keeps door leaves firmly seated inside their frames.
Whether you are refreshing old fixtures around the home, fitting out a utility space, or completing light carpentry projects, Doorfit brings you trade trusted quality that makes every renovation easier to manage.
Material
Pressed Mild Steel
Finish
Bright Zinc Plated
Length
102mm (4 Inch)
Pin Type
Fixed Pin Cranked
Cranked Knuckle Geometry
The clever cranked knuckle design offsets the pivot point from the face of the hinge leaf. This deliberate engineering choice allows the door to clear architraves, deep timber linings, and decorative mouldings with minimal effort.
Because the pivot point projects slightly forward, you achieve a tidy, close fit between the timber leaf and the jamb when the door rests closed, eliminating binding issues that frequently trouble traditional flat butt hinges in tight domestic frames.
Secure Fixed Pin Stability
Security and alignment depend heavily on the hinge pin. With loose pin models, standard domestic vibrations and repeated opening cycles can cause the central rod to creep upward over time, leading to uneven gaps and scuffed thresholds.
This hinge incorporates a permanently spun fixed pin that cannot work loose. The pin stays firmly trapped within the rolled knuckles, ensuring consistent leaf movement and maintaining the original hanging line throughout years of household operation.
Understanding the Light Pattern Domestic Advantage
In home refurbishment, not every timber door requires an industrial grade, heavy ball bearing fixture. Heavy commercial hinges can be thick and unwieldy, demanding deep recesses that weaken lightweight hollow core doors and slender timber linings. The 1838 light pattern hinge provides the right balance for domestic settings.
Its lighter gauge leaf thickness means woodworkers and DIY enthusiasts do not need to chop deep mortices into softwood frames. A shallow, cleanly cut housing using a standard chisel or router template allows the leaf to sit flush with the surrounding wood, preserving the structural integrity of both the door stile and the door lining.
At 102mm in height, this hinge distributes weight along a broader vertical span than smaller 75mm fittings. This extra surface area provides superior screw retention and prevents the upper leaf screws from working loose, a common failure point on standard interior doors that experience continuous daily handling.
The result is an understated, functional installation that supports interior hollow core doors, panelled cupboard doors, understairs storage openings, and pantry partitions without overwhelming the surrounding woodwork.
Protective Zinc Plating and Practical Care
Steel is prized for its tensile strength and stiffness, yet bare steel remains vulnerable to moisture, condensation, and atmospheric humidity. The 1838 102mm Zinc Plated Steel Door Hinge features an electroplated zinc layer that forms a protective physical and chemical barrier against oxidation.
This bright zinc finish helps prevent surface rust in areas prone to dampness, such as laundry rooms, cloakrooms, basements, and unheated utility cupboards. While intended primarily for dry interior spaces, the galvanised protection defends against transient moisture, cleaning splashes, and humid air.
Maintaining these hinges is simple. A quick wipe down with a dry or lightly dampened cloth keeps dust, plaster grit, and household debris from settling into the moving knuckle joints. Avoiding aggressive abrasive cleaners or harsh chemical bleaches ensures that the zinc layer remains intact.
A drop of light machine oil or mineral lubricant applied to the knuckle seams once a year will maintain effortless, quiet pivoting, preventing squeaks and keeping your doors moving smoothly through their full arc.
Primary Applications
- Standard domestic internal hollow core doors
- Lightweight timber panel doors throughout the home
- Storage cupboards, airing cupboards, and pantries
- Understairs access hatches and crawl space covers
- Light workshop cupboards and storage cabinets
- General DIY joinery, framing, and box making tasks
Installation Best Practice
- Mark leaf positions accurately using a sharp marking knife
- Mortice the timber frame and leaf to matching shallow depths
- Pre drill pilot holes to prevent splitting soft timber edges
- Use compatible countersunk wood screws for flush seating
- Fit three hinges per door leaf for taller internal doors
- Check alignment before fully driving home all fixing screws
Technical Specifications Overview
| Product Code Pattern | 1838 Light Pattern Butt Hinge |
|---|---|
| Hinge Height | 102mm (Nominal 4 Inch) |
| Base Material | Pressed Mild Steel |
| Protective Coating | Electro Zinc Plated (BZP) |
| Knuckle Configuration | Cranked Knuckle Profile |
| Pin Configuration | Fixed Riveted Pin |
| Fixing Holes | Countersunk for Flush Screw Seating |
| Recommended Environment | Interior Domestic and General Purpose Joinery |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a cranked knuckle hinge do?
A cranked knuckle offsets the barrel of the hinge from the leaves. This layout allows the door to open wider without catching on decorative architraves and frames, facilitating a cleaner installation in standard internal door frames.
Can this hinge be taken apart for maintenance?
No. This model features a fixed pin that is secured during manufacturing. The fixed design prevents the pin from shifting out of position under regular household use, ensuring long term reliability without the risk of pin loss.
Is this hinge suitable for heavy external fire doors?
No. The 1838 is a light pattern domestic hinge suited to general purpose interior applications, lightweight internal doors, and cupboards. For fire check doors or heavy solid external doors, please browse our collection of grade certified fire rated architectural ball bearing hinges.
How many hinges should I install per door?
For standard lightweight internal hollow core doors up to two metres in height, two or three hinges may be fitted. We generally recommend installing three hinges per door leaf to help resist natural timber warping and distribute weight evenly across the entire frame.
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Specification
| Manufacturer | Perrys |
|---|---|
| Finish | Zinc |
| Dimensions | 102mm x 73mm open |
| Hinge Type | Butt Hinge |
| Certifire Approved | No |
| CE Marked | No |