A kantelaaf hinge is a wide hinge or lift-off hinge (paumelle) whose pivot pin projects further outward than that of an ordinary hinge. As a result, the door or window gains a larger turning circle and can open much wider. You can recognise a kantelaaf hinge by its shape: it is noticeably wider than a standard hinge.
What is a kantelaaf hinge for?
In some situations a frame sits deeper in the facade than the outer face of the wall, for example behind a protruding or clapboarded facade. With an ordinary hinge the door would then hit the wall and could only open through a small angle. Because the pin of a kantelaaf hinge sits further out:
- The door swings freely past the protruding wall
- An opening angle of at least 270 degrees becomes achievable
- The opening stays fully usable, without the door jamming
Application
Kantelaaf hinges are used on:
- External doors in facades with clapboarding, thick insulation, or recessed frames
- Outbuildings, sheds, and gates where the door must be able to open fully
- Windows and shutters that need to open wide
Point to note
Choose the kantelaaf hinge to suit the job: the width of the hinge must match the distance to be bridged and the weight of the door. Heavy doors require several hinges or extra-strong ones.
Related terms
- Kantelaaf paumelle
- Lift-off hinge
- Hinge
- Ironmongery
- Clapboarding
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