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The Guden Hinge of the Week - Lift-Off Hinges

9/3/2024 8:18 AM

Lift-off hinges, slip hinges, loose joint hinges, take-apart hinges. These are all names for a 2-piece male and female hinge set. Lift-off hinges are often purchased by customers in mating pairs of a male and a...

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Butt Hinge Selection Guide

2/21/2024 2:35 PM

Our wide selection of Guden Butt Hinges includes dozens of different sizes and varieties. All are in stock and available for immediate shipment.
Plain steel square cut-offs Plain steel square butts with spun ends Plain steel rectangular butts...

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Hasps and Staples Add Extra Security to Your Application

1/3/2024 3:32 PM

Are you looking for extra security in keeping your enclosure door or gate closed? Guden Hasps and Staples can add that tampering deterrent that you need. We carry several size options to fit numerous applications. They're also available in...

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Guden Dampers Help Slow Things Down

12/15/2023 2:34 PM

Are you looking for a product that can help slow the motion of a door or lid? Unlike a Guden Gas Spring, which would aid in lifting and holding open, Guden Dampers resist the motion of the door to help...

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Quickly and Easily Latch a Gate or Door Shut

12/14/2023 11:15 AM

Are you looking to quickly latch a gate or door shut, but want to be able to open and unlatch it easily? The Guden Slam Latch line is your answer. Each slam latch is assembled with a spring-loaded bent...

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Guden Flush Pulls

11/27/2023 2:58 PM

Do you have a door or panel that needs a handle but you don't want it extending from the surface? Guden Recessed Flush Pulls could be the answer. Each pull provides a recessed grip for your fingers to grasp...

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Folding Lid Supports in Plated Steel and Stainless Steel

11/13/2023 3:14 PM

Guden folding lid supports are an alternative to Guden Gas Springs for keeping something in the open position. Each is available in a matching mirror image item so they can be mounted on each side of your cover or door...

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Guden - We Know Hinges!

11/1/2023 2:42 PM

Are you looking for a hinge for your application? Guden has a huge offering of stock hinges in many varieties and styles. From continuous hinges, butt hinges, slip joint or take-a-part hinges to spring hinges, welding hinges and...

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Guden Hinges with Holes

10/27/2023 2:29 PM

Are you mounting your hinges with screws or fasteners and want them supplied already punched with holes? Guden has a variety of options for you including continuous hinges, butt hinges, slip joint hinges and many more items in stock with...

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Custom Reverse Assembly Hinges

10/20/2023 2:38 PM

Are you needing the leaves of your hinge in two different planes? Maybe the surfaces you're mounting to aren't level or there is a gasket surrounding your door frame. A Guden Reverse Assembled hinge might be your answer...

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Let the Guden A.I. assist you with your hinge and hardware needs. Guden Actual Intelligence!

10/6/2023 3:08 PM

We have all heard the words Artificial Intelligence, and it seems AI is all the buzz. Companies around the globe seem to be racing to get their AI system in place and perfected. While Guden is always at the forefront...

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Guden Block Hinges

10/5/2023 2:33 PM

Are you looking for a streamlined hinge that can be bolted on and easily be taken apart? Similar to our popular Weld-On type hinges, Guden Block Hinges are a stylish streamlined two piece hinge that are supplied with tapped...

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Guden Custom Hinge Leaf Bends

9/18/2023 2:07 PM

Are you needing your hinge leaves to have one or more bends? Maybe the mounting surface for each leaf isn't in the same plane? Guden can solve that issue with a bend or bends done on the leaves. Just...

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Guden Spring-Loaded Latch Hinges

9/7/2023 2:20 PM

Are you needing a spring-loaded latch hinge? Guden has many sizes and varieties to suit almost any requirement. Each is assembled with a spring-loaded pin that can retract to remove or open the door, and then automatically moves...

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Cutting Your Hinge to Custom Lengths

8/31/2023 2:42 PM

Are you looking for more information on how to cut your continuous hinges to custom lengths? There are two main ways to have that done. Shearing is a method that's usually more cost efficient especially if the overall length...

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Your Handle and Pull Needs Are Taken Care Of When You Let Guden Handle It!

8/25/2023 2:23 PM

For over 100 years, Guden has built our reputation on supplying hinges to the industrial marketplace. In addition to catches, latches, gas springs, dampers and other hardware, we also carry a full line of handles and pulls.
Guden has...

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MS-20001 Extruded Aluminum Military Specification Hinges

8/14/2023 2:40 PM

Guden has many of the popular MS-20001 extruded aluminum military specification hinges in stock. Unlike commercial rolled hinges, these hinges are a solid extruded aluminum piece that has the knuckles milled out, and a hole drilled down the center...

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Leafless Take-Apart Style Weld-On Hinges

8/8/2023 2:11 PM

Are you looking for a take-apart style hinge but don't have room in your mounting for the leaves? Guden has the perfect solution for this issue with Guden Weld-On Hinges. Each two piece unit is a male...

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Stock Hinges With Holes

7/31/2023 2:19 PM

Are you looking for stock hinges available with holes? Many of the Guden Hinges in stock are available with a pre-punched pattern of holes for ease in mounting. If you're able to use one of these hole sizes...

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Barrel Diameter Vs. Pin Diameter

7/27/2023 2:18 PM

Barrel Diameter and Pin Diameter for a hinge are two dimensions that are sometimes mistaken for each other. The Pin Diameter is just the dimension for the Pin which is the rod running through the curled leaves. See dimension B...

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Enhance Your Cabinet Design with Guden's Premium Gas Springs

7/21/2023 2:13 PM

In addition to our broad selection of hinges and handles, Guden also supplies a diverse range of Gas Springs. These products are perfect for a wide range of cabinet applications and provide excellent functionality and longevity, while being easy to...

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Guden Hasp and Staple Sets

7/18/2023 11:21 AM

Are you searching for a way to keep a door or panel securely closed? Guden Hasp and Staple lets you do that and use a padlock or security lock mechanism as well. The Hasp consists of a mounting pad and...

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Guden Bi-Fold Screen Hinges

7/12/2023 11:06 AM

Are you needing a hinge to have two pivots so two panels could move in both directions? Guden Bi-Fold Hinges can do just that. With 3 pins, and multiple leaves, they allow for two pivoting motions. The most common...

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How to Make a Hinge Invisible using Guden Concealed Hinges

6/30/2023 12:26 PM

Most standard hinges are mounted either on the outside surface of your door and frame or between them. Either way, you end up having the hinge leaves or the barrel of the hinge exposed. But what about applications where you...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Wire Draw Pull Catches

6/27/2023 2:10 PM

Are you looking for a way to cinch a lid tight to it's frame and have it stay in place? A Guden two-piece wire draw pull catch and strike set can make all that happen. Each set is...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Choose your Guden Handle

6/20/2023 12:46 PM

Are you needing a handle for your application? Guden has many different varieties and types in all shapes and sizes. From grab handles to extruded pulls, chest handles to flush pulls, one is sure to fit your application needs. Click...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - How to measure your hinge

6/14/2023 11:40 AM

Have you been looking for information on how to measure your hinges? Here's a simple guide for the main dimensional components of your hinge. Open Width - the dimension when the hinge is open flat. Length - How long is the...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Continuous Hinges

6/6/2023 9:32 AM

Continuous hinges, also known as piano hinges, are full lengths or sticks of hinge. They are available from stock in 6 or 7 foot lengths, with some lengths also in stock in 8 foot lengths. Guden stocks these without holes...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Lift Off Hinges for Removing Doors

5/30/2023 11:20 AM

Are you needing hinges that can allow doors to be removable? Guden Lift Off Hinges are also called Slip Joint Hinges, and allow for this function on doors. They are two piece hinges, one with a pin and one without...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Which Guden Gas Spring Size and Pressure Will Work Best For Me?

5/22/2023 2:27 PM

Are you needing help finding which gas spring size and pressure will work best in your application? Trial and error is one way to go about it, but the faster more efficient way is to supply some application data to...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Guden Custom Hinge Design Guidance

5/15/2023 2:25 PM

Are you needing some assistance creating your own custom hinge? Still unsure of what you want to design or what parameters are possible? Check out our Guden Custom Hinge Selection Tool to get all the help you possibly need. From...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Plastic Hinges

5/9/2023 12:26 PM

Are you looking for hinges that aren't made of metal? Guden has a large selection of plastic hinges in many shapes and sizes. Plastic is non-corrosive, as well as non-conductive and is lightweight and durable. They are...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Casters and Wheels

5/1/2023 2:15 PM

Are you looking for wheels or casters for your application? Guden has a wide selection of E R Wagner casters in stock and can provide just about any standard or custom caster made by E R Wagner upon request. Not...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Why Use Slotted Holes Instead of Standard Holes

4/24/2023 2:12 PM

For applications where the holes on the hinge aren't matching up with holes in your chassis or frame, standard round holes are usually the type of perforation chosen for mounting. But when you're having say 3 holes on...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Alternatives to Ball Studs for Gas Spring Mounting

4/19/2023 2:17 PM

Are you looking for an alternative to a Ball Stud for mounting your gas springs? Maybe your design doesn't have the room for the threading, or you need the ball to be farther away from the frame or door...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Spring-Loaded-to-Close hinges

4/14/2023 2:11 PM

What is the action of a spring-loaded-to-close hinge? Just like Spring-Loaded-to-Open hinge in the previous post, it should have one or more knuckles removed and replaced with a torsion spring to make it a...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Spring-Loaded-to-Open hinges

4/3/2023 2:12 PM

What is the action of a spring-loaded-to-open hinge? First, a hinge should have one or more knuckles removed and replaced with a torsion spring to make it a spring type hinge. The best way to describe it...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Tension Ball Catches

3/27/2023 11:19 AM

Are you needing a door to stay closed without a magnet or outside latch? Guden Tension Ball Catches are the answer you're looking for. Each catch is a two-piece design and the pin portion connects securely to the...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Folding Lid Supports

3/20/2023 11:06 AM

Are you looking for an alternative to a gas spring for keeping doors and lids open? Folding lid supports are a different way to achieve this. While they don't help lift the lid or door, they can lock into...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Extruded Aluminum Pull Handles

3/14/2023 10:47 AM

Searching for a pull handle that is more decorative than just a rod or bar type pull? Extruded aluminum pulls might be the answer. Guden carries several sizes in a finger grip type as shown that can make your application...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Radius Hinge Corners

3/7/2023 10:27 AM

Are you looking for an alternative to the standard square hinge corners? Guden can supply your hinges with Radius Corners which is a rounding of the ends like in this picture. Simply call out the radius you'd like to...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Gas Springs, Struts or Shocks?

2/28/2023 2:42 PM

Gas springs are nitrogen filled assemblies that can help lift and hold open a lid, door or cover. They're also commonly known as gas struts or gas shocks. In addition to the nitrogen, there is a small amount of...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Spring-Loaded Chest Handles

2/20/2023 2:38 PM

Are you looking for a chest handle that has a spring-loaded bail? Guden has a wide variety of chest handles that are assembled with a spring that automatically returns the handle to the hanging down position to keep it...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Self-Clinching Fasteners

2/14/2023 2:19 PM

Self-Clinching Fasteners are an easy way to install your hinges quickly. They are pressed right into your hinge leaves and are available in a threaded nut as in picture one or a threaded stud as you see in picture...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Guden Knobs

2/6/2023 2:02 PM

Are you looking for a knob for your application? Guden has several styles available to suit a variety of needs. We carry standard brass material, polished or plated for a gold or silver look. Each is tapped for a screw...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Butt Hinges with Holes

1/31/2023 11:28 AM

Are you looking for Butt Hinges with holes? Guden has many varieties of stock parts with a standard hole pattern. Each hinge is supplied with holes for quick and easy mounting. You can see all the sizes and patterns here...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Spring Latch Hinges

1/23/2023 3:35 PM

Looking for hinges with a spring-loaded pin? Guden Spring Latch Hinges with retractable pins are the answer. Each hinge is supplied with a spring-loaded bent pin to grip and retract the pin so your door or gate can...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Lift-Off Hinges

1/17/2023 3:05 PM

Lift-Off Hinges, also known as Slip Joint Hinges, are a two-piece hinge set that allows for a door to be taken off the frame. Each set consists of a male half with a pin, and a female half...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Custom Hinge Shapes

1/9/2023 2:44 PM

Need help with a custom hinge leaf shape? Guden has access to several tooling set ups and machinery and can supply just about any hinge leaf shape you might require. Check out the specialty hinge shape in the picture above...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Weld-On Bullet Hinges

1/3/2023 2:05 PM

Are you needing a lift-off style hinge that is leafless and has a sleek profile? Guden Weld-On Bullet Hinges are the answer. Each piece is a rounded barrel with a small edge to weld onto your frame and...

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Guden and U

12/15/2022 3:27 PM

You, Guden and 2023!
Another year almost under our belts and for Guden, that would be 102 years to be exact! As most of you will agree, pricing and supply chain issues definitely made 2022 a year to remember...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Compression or Extension Dampers

12/13/2022 2:43 PM

There are two styles of dampers, but which one is right for your application? It's better to explain the motion of each unit because depending on how it is mounted the action could be different from the unit description...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Compression Spring Catch and Strike Sets

12/8/2022 12:29 PM

Standard catch and strikes securely pull down to keep a lid or cover in the closed position, but some applications require more strength in the closure. Sometimes insulation or gasketing needs the catch to come closer, so compression spring catches...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - How to Get Unequal Leaves on a Hinge

11/28/2022 12:44 PM

Most standard hinges have both leaves at the same width. but if your application requires different width leaves, Guden can supply that customization quickly and easily. Just give us the overall dimensions you require and include the width dimension for...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - How to Conceal a Hinge

11/18/2022 11:40 AM

Are you looking to conceal your hinge from view? One popular product for this is a Soss hinge. These hinges are mounted within the door frame and are hidden from view when the door is closed. This type of mounting...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Dimensioning a Clipped Corner

11/8/2022 11:17 AM

Needing help dimensioning a clipped corner on your hinge? Look no further! It's as simple as just a dimension and an angle for the triangle of metal you will be removing from the hinge leaf. Check out the edited...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Open Width Vs. Leaf Width

11/1/2022 10:16 AM

One of the dimensions on your hinge is the Open Width, and sometimes it's confused with the term Leaf Width. Open width is the dimension across both leaves, measured perpendicular to the pin. This would be the 2" dimension...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Outdoor Butt Hinges

10/24/2022 9:42 AM

Are you needing a butt hinge that's going to be used outdoors and has to be corrosion resistant? Guden carries several options for you. Stainless steel resists some of the most corrosive of environments and is available in 302...

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“Help! How Can I Mount My Gas Spring, I Can't Compress It?”

10/19/2022 9:24 AM

We can't tell you how many times a customer has asked this question for mounting their gas springs into their application. The answer is actually pretty simple. You really can't! The best and safest way to mount your...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Guden Custom Hinges

10/11/2022 4:14 PM

Are you needing a hinge that's custom to print? Guden can quickly and efficiently help guide you to the exact hinge you need. With our access to many different tooling and production machinery, we can supply you with the...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Keeping a Panel Switch or Button Covered

10/4/2022 4:02 PM

Are you looking for an easy way to keep a panel switch or button covered, but still give access to it when needed? Guden Cover Hinges are your answer! They're a spring hinge with one elongated leaf to keep...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Offset or Swage?

9/28/2022 2:02 PM

Which operation do you need to do on your hinge leaves to fit your application? First, we can discuss what each term means. Swaging typically describes pushing the leaf or leaves of a hinge towards the barrel. Or in this...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Guden Magnetic Catches

9/20/2022 1:00 PM

Some applications require a door or panel to stay in the closed position and may not have the clearance or room for a traditional catch and strike set or non-magnetic two-piece catch. If that's the case, Guden...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Custom Leaf Cut Outs

9/13/2022 2:24 PM

Some hinge applications require your leaves to have cut outs or shapes to work around existing obstructions that won't allow for the hinge leaf to lay flat against the surface Guden can easily add a cut-out to the...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Guden Concealed Hinges

9/6/2022 2:51 PM

Do you have a situation where you'd rather not see the hinge barrel? Or you want as little gap between the door and jam as possible? Guden concealed hinges can solve both of those situations! Its unique curved design...

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THREE Cost-Reducing Tips for your Custom Hinge Design

8/18/2022 3:28 PM

With access to many different forms of production machinery, Guden can usually supply your custom hinge exactly to your specifications. As we help guide you in your design process, we can also offer some cost-saving suggestions to help bring...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Hold a Lid or Cover open at Several Positions

8/10/2022 3:48 PM

Is your application needing the lid or cover to stay open at several different positions? Guden gas springs or standard lid supports can easily open them to one angle, but using a Guden Cam-Stay, you can position your lid...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Mounting or Removing a Gas Spring

7/28/2022 3:16 PM

Many are curious as to how you mount or remove a gas spring in an application. First, your mounting point have to be set for your frame and your base. Click here if you need assistance with where those points...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Guden Hinges for the Aerospace Industry

7/25/2022 2:59 PM

For decades, companies serving the aerospace industry have relied on Guden for their hinges. MS20001 extruded aluminum hinges, MS20257 aluminum and stainless steel hinges as well as MS20253 pins are standard stock items. We can also supply custom lengths, half...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Is the Spring Latch Hinge a Left Hand or Right Hand Version?

7/22/2022 2:50 PM

Spring latch hinges come in two versions: A left hand version and a mirror image right hand version. But how can you be sure which is which? The easy way to tell is lay the hinge flat on the table...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - What is a Weld-On or Bullet Hinge?

7/14/2022 2:44 PM

What exactly is a Weld-On Hinges or a Bullet Hinge? This style of hinge is called either of these names due to it having no leaves for any fasteners and it is an oblong shape similar to a bullet...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - How to Retain a Hinge Pin

7/7/2022 2:25 PM

Pin Retention - How To Keep a Hinge Pin From Falling Out
What is the best way to keep your hinge pin from working its way out of your hinge? Here are 3 common ways to retain your hinge pin...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Guden Un-Hinges

6/28/2022 2:07 PM

Are you looking for hinges that can come apart, but are secure when assembled together? Guden Un-Hinges have retractable pins that allow for the hinge leaves to separate, and when the spring-loaded pins are allowed to extend, they...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - What are the Parts of a Catch and Strike Set

6/21/2022 12:06 PM

What are the parts that make up a Catch and Strike set? Sometimes also referred to as Draw Pull Catches, they're comprised of A - The main catch part, B -The strike part and C - the loop that is attached...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - How to Dimension Hole Placement

6/15/2022 11:50 AM

Are you trying to dimension where the holes are going to be our custom hinge? First, almost always, the hole dimensioning is taken to and from the center point of your hole. For a single hole, you need two dimensions...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Extruded Aluminum Hinges

6/8/2022 10:22 AM

What exactly are extruded aluminum hinges? Unlike regular rolled hinges where the flat sheet of metal is curled around the pin, extruded hinges are one solid piece of metal. Each leaf is a separate solid piece. The knuckles are then...

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Does Temperature Affect Gas Spring Pressure?

5/26/2022 10:03 AM

The answer is Yes! Temperature can be a very big factor in how a gas spring operates in an application. The gas spring cylinder is filled with nitrogen gas and the higher the temperature, the faster the gas molecules move...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Balanced Ends

5/24/2022 9:56 AM

Are you looking for a more stylish appearance for your hinge knuckles? Is your hinge length not a multiple of the knuckle length? Then you may want to look at having the hinge cut with balanced ends. Making your end...

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Hardware Around Town - Custom Hinge Leaves

5/17/2022 3:52 PM

Are you looking for custom hinge leaves? Guden can supply unequal leaves, bends, holes slots, and an assortment of customizations to any hinge leaf or leaves. We can even combine features as you see on the hinge in this picture...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Leaf Swaging

5/10/2022 3:47 PM

Leaf swaging is the process of changing the plane of one or both of the hinge leaves. The operation moves the leaf or leaves in the direction of the pin side of the leaves. This altering of the leaf planes...

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6 ways Guden can help you stay ahead of supply chain issues

4/28/2022 3:30 PM

Now more than ever, many of us are realizing just how important the on-time deliveries and stock levels of our suppliers have become. As always, Guden remains committed to doing everything possible to ensure that you continue to have...

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Hardware Around Town - Guden Door Pulls

4/26/2022 3:21 PM

Guden door pulls come in many shapes and sizes. They are available with holes for mounting with fasteners and without holes for welding. Many applications can use our zinc-plated versions, and we also supply them in stainless steel or...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 – Unbalanced Shear

4/19/2022 3:08 PM

There are many ways to cut a hinge, but an unbalanced shear can also satisfy two requirements. This type of cut shears through the knuckle instead of between two knuckles. For example, on a hinge with .50” knuckles, the length...

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Hardware Around Town - Correct Orientation of a Gas Spring

4/12/2022 2:55 PM

For applications where one gas spring end is higher than the other for the majority of it's at rest position, it is recommended to have the tube end higher than the rod. I noticed right away on this food...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Special Leaf Forms

4/5/2022 2:49 PM

Does your application require your hinge leaves to be more than just bent at an angle? Guden has access to many manufacturing and tooling processes that just about any design you can dream up can be possible. How about mounting...

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Guden Spring Latch Hinges versus Guden Slam Latches

3/24/2022 2:33 PM

There are lots of hardware choices to keep a door closed, but there are some even better choices to also allow for opening the door. Guden Spring Latch Hinges and Guden Slam Latches both allow the door to be held...

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Hardware Around Town - Guden Decorative Knobs

3/22/2022 2:25 PM

Are you looking for a decorative knob for your application? Guden has a selection of stock knobs in several materials and finishes. Some have a rounded sphere type end like in this picture and are made of brass and are...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Pin and Barrel Diameter

3/15/2022 2:07 PM

The pin and barrel dimension for a hinge can sometimes be a mistakenly called out, which at times can be confusing. They are related, but they are two separate dimensions as shown in this picture. The actual pin is one...

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Hardware Around Town - Guden Threaded Rod and Wire Pulls

3/8/2022 1:59 PM

Many applications just require a piece of hardware to grip so someone can open a door or lid. Guden threaded Rod Pulls are an easy way to meet that need. They're available in a curved U shape design, in...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Leaf Cut Outs

3/1/2022 12:46 PM

Does your hinge require more than just holes or slots? Maybe you're looking to place a hinge around something that doesn't allow your hinge leaf to lay flat? We can easily supply your hinge with cut outs or...

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Strong, decorative and can also be concealed from view? That's a Soss Invisible Hinge from Guden!

2/18/2022 11:35 AM

Are you looking for a hinge that has strength, beauty and can also be concealed from view? Guden has your answer with Soss Invisible Hinges! We stock a large selection of sizes and styles to fit either metal or wood...

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Hardware Around Town - Guden Table Leg Braces

2/15/2022 11:26 AM

Most of you have probably looked under a folding table and seen how the legs are connected. Or maybe you've even had to collapse one down or set a table up at a backyard party or family event. This...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Countersunk holes

2/8/2022 11:17 AM

You've all seen holes that have a slight angle to them so a flathead screw can fit snugly and lay flat into the surface of your hinge. These are countersunk holes. This type of hole is used when you...

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Hardware Around Town - Hidden Hinges

2/1/2022 11:09 AM

Are you looking for a hinge that can be mounted hidden from view? Guden offers a selection of hinges for just this type of application. Our concealed hinges, like this one shown, allow for a door to be flush to...

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Why choose Black Nitrided Rods over Chrome plated Rods

1/24/2022 4:13 PM

When you’re looking for gas springs, you usually will have the choice of black nitrided or chrome plated rods. But why choose one over the other? Here are five reasons to help you make your decision:
Environment - While...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Bending Hinge Leaves

1/18/2022 4:03 PM

Most stock hinges have two leaves that lay flat for attaching to another flat surface. But what do you do when you need to mount to two perpendicular surfaces or two surfaces not in the same plane? Thats when leaf...

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Hardware Around Town - Ready for Lift Off

1/11/2022 3:47 PM

Are you in need of a hinge that allows you to lift off your door like this wall locker box? Guden carries a large selection of these types of hinges. Commonly known as Lift-Off, Slip Joint, Loose Joint and...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - How to Compress a Gas Spring

1/4/2022 3:27 PM

Gas springs are filled with nitrogen and when at rest, that pressurized nitrogen keeps pushing the rod out of the tube. The pressure of gas springs can range from five pounds up to several hundred pounds. While most people can...

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Hardware Around Town - Guden Catch and Strike Sets

12/21/2021 3:15 PM

Two-piece draw pull catch and strike sets are a great way of securing a door, cover or lid in place as soon in this picture. The catch has a ring of metal that is pulled down and over the...

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Which Style Of Spring-Loaded Hinge Is Best For My Application?

12/20/2021 3:03 PM

Spring loaded hinges are available in two styles; spring-loaded-to-open and spring-loaded-to-close. They are stocked in plain steel, zinc plated steel and stainless steel. You can choose between spring hinges with or without holes. The...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Dimensioning a slotted hole

12/14/2021 2:54 PM

Slots, also known as obrounds or ovals, need to have a dimension to identify their size just like any other perforation. When dimensioning holes, all is needed is the diameter, but how does one call out a slot size? A...

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Hinges Around Town - Guden Hinge Paint Clearance

12/7/2021 2:49 PM

Ever wonder why sometimes you see a different size gaps around the knuckles of a hinge? The gap is the paint clearance for the hinge and is set at a standard dimension for each hinge size to give enough space...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Staked Pins

11/30/2021 2:35 PM

The pin of the hinge is normally run loose enough for the hinge to turn, but tight enough so that it doesn't just fall out either. In some applications, the pin can start to work itself out over time...

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Hinges Around Town - Guden 3 Leaf Hinges

11/23/2021 2:28 PM

Some applications need more than just 1 pin and two leaves to allow for a door to swing even wider than usual, or to fold around something. In some cases, they are mounted so that two different panels can move...

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What are the 3 most popular ways to mount a hinge?

11/22/2021 2:13 PM

Having trouble deciding on how to mount your hinge? There are a number of different ways of mounting your hinge depending on your requirements. Here are the three most common methods:
Welding
If your application is a metal...

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Hinges and Hardware 101- Guden Heavy Duty Hinges

11/16/2021 2:03 PM

Larger weights and high security applications often require heavy duty hinges and Guden has plenty of them right on shelf for immediate shipment. Take for instance the outdoor ATM unit shown here. You would definitely want a thickness and pin...

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Hardware Around Town - Guden Strap and T Hinges

11/9/2021 11:54 AM

It's their gleaming shiny finish that gets Guden strap and T hinges noticed! Each hinge has a smaller leaf for the frame and a longer leaf to support any large door or cover. They're supplied in stainless steel...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Unequal Leaf Hinges

11/1/2021 11:41 AM

Most standard hinges have leaves that are the same length but what about applications that would benefit from one leaf being a different size than the other? That's when a hinge with unequal leaves would be needed like shown...

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Hinges Around Town - Custom Guden Hinge Shapes

10/22/2021 11:15 AM

Don't be a square, or a rectangle too for that matter. Tired of all the standard hinge shapes? Guden has your answer! Laser cutting has now allowed for almost any shape or cut-out imaginable on your hinge. Just...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Springing Into Action

10/19/2021 11:02 AM

Searching for hardware to keep a door or lid shut is easy. And finding a product that allows for a quick opening is just as simple! Check out the Guden spring latch line. Each is assembled with a pin that...

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Hardware Around Town - Choosing the Best Handle or Pull

10/12/2021 10:44 AM

Choosing the wrong type of handle or pull for your application could just have you end up with this situation! Many factors should be reviewed before selecting the handle. What strength does it need. Does mounting with screws from the...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Full Knuckles vs Partial Knuckles

10/5/2021 3:51 PM

Continuous hinges are supplied in several different knuckle length sizes. From .25" knuckles to .50", .625 , the rare .75" and then 1" and 2" knuckles for most of your more heavy duty hinges. Our stock hinges are always supplied in...

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HSI: Case of the Not so Invisible Gas Spring

9/27/2021 2:40 PM

Gas springs without black nitrided rods? How 2000's! " Detective H.A, thought to himself as he spied the lid on this box. He certainly didn't need any more clues as to what was assisting and holding this cover...

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Hardware Around Town - Guden Rod Pulls

9/21/2021 2:18 PM

A great looking rod pull is the perfect addition to any door. I spied this stainless steel handle on this glass door and it made me think of the several ways a handle would mount in an application. Is it...

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Gas Spring vs. Spring Hinge

9/13/2021 10:18 AM

Selecting the product that works perfectly in your application sometimes requires reviewing different items that have very similar functions, but have different attributes to offer. Gas springs and spring hinges are two of those items. While they are two very...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Corrosion resistance

9/7/2021 9:58 AM

Corrosion resistance is a concern for many hinge applications and many will opt for stainless steel or aluminum materials as they will resist rust adequately in most situations. Another option is plastic. Hinges made of plastic nylon resist corrosion and...

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Case of the Reversed Hinge Leaves

8/31/2021 4:04 PM

Detective H.A. Wasn't quite sure what to make of this hinge he spied underneath an adjustable seat on a plane. At first glance, it looked like a regular hinge but with further investigation, he saw the leaves weren...

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Hinges Around Town - Strange Slip

8/24/2021 3:58 PM

No matter where you are, you should always keep a look out for hinges! Sometimes they're in a hidden spot, but sometimes, like this cover on a iced beverages cart, you'll find some right out in the...

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Hinges and Hardware 101 - corners

8/17/2021 3:49 PM

Most people know hinges to have standard square corners, but a corner doesn't have to just be a corner. Here are two common custom operations that can be done to a regular corner. 1. Clipped Corners give you a...

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HSI: Hardware Scene Investigation- Case of the Missing Pin

8/8/2021 3:40 PM

It was late evening at a roadside diner when Detective H.A. had an odd feeling. He scoped around a bit, and then spotted it. Following a trail of paper towel scraps, they brought him to this horrible...

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Why is paint clearance important?

7/27/2021 3:28 PM

Paint clearance is the normal gap left between the knuckle and the barrel of the hinge when it is made. It's used as a guideline for the thickness of the painting or plating applied to the hinge surface. Most...

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Now you see them, Now you don't!

7/8/2021 2:49 PM

Soss Invisible Hinges are the perfect product for when you need a concealed hinge. Decorative and strong, they're mounted within the door and frame for a minimal gap, and when the door is closed, the hinge is hidden from...

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What is a Gas Spring

11/30/2018 10:51 AM

Gas Spring Definition:
(noun) A motion control device that offers controlled raising of an object with the use of gas pressure.Gas Spring Synonyms
Gas Springs can be called many different things. There can sometimes be confusion about...

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What is a Hasp? Locking Hasps and Staples

1/9/2018 1:51 PM

Noun
A hinged clasp used for securing a door, lid, etc. Hasps usually pass over a staple and are fastened by a pin or a padlock. A metal fastening hinge consisting of a strap with a slot that fits...

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Need Help Selecting A Gas Spring?

8/1/2016 1:49 PM

Selecting a gas spring for testing can be tricky -- Let Guden give you a hand.
Using our form, you can give us a clear idea what you are looking for. We will do our best to put together...

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