A kantelaaf paumelle is a paumelle (a two-part, lift-off hinge) made in the kantelaaf form: it is wider than an ordinary paumelle and its pivot pin projects further outward. As a result, the door can open wide, even where an ordinary paumelle would not allow it. It is also called a kantelaaf hinge.
Why a kantelaaf paumelle?
A paumelle consists of two parts: one on the frame and one on the door, which can be lifted apart. This is handy, because the door can easily be lifted off. With a recessed frame or a protruding (for example clapboarded) facade, however, a standard paumelle would hit the wall. The kantelaaf version solves this:
- The pin sits further out, so the door swings freely past the protruding wall
- The door can open up to about 270 degrees
- The opening stays fully usable
Application
The kantelaaf paumelle is used on:
- External doors in thick or recessed facades
- Doors behind clapboarding or facade cladding
- Situations where the door must open fully yet remain easy to lift off
Point to note
When choosing, note the handing (left- or right-hand) and the load capacity. Heavier doors need stronger hinges or an extra one. The projecting pin must be long enough to bridge the distance to the protruding wall.
Related terms
- Kantelaaf hinge
- Lift-off hinge
- Hinge
- Ironmongery
- Handing
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