{"title":"Stainless Steel Piano Hinges","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStainless Piano Hinge Selection — Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless steel piano hinges (continuous hinges) are FULL-LENGTH hinges distributing load along the entire joint — not concentrating at separate hinge points. 304 + 316 SS construction = AU marine + food-grade + outdoor + chemical corrosion resistance. For doors + lids + panels + equipment covers where butt hinges fail under load or vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePiano Hinge Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304 Stainless Continuous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor + general marine-adjacent + workshop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e316 Stainless Continuous (Marine Grade)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue marine + chloride + chemical + food contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Width (25-50mm leaves)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabinet doors + light lids + access panels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy-Duty Width (50-100mm leaves)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTruck doors + tool boxes + larger lids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous Lengths (300mm-1800mm+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut-to-length flexibility — common 600mm\/900mm\/1200mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-Closing \/ Spring Action\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoors needing automatic return-to-closed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Drilled (Countersunk Holes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuick install — countersunk for flush screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUndrilled Strip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom hole pattern needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnuckle Sizes (3-8mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger knuckle = heavier load capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match grade to environment — 304 = workshop + indoor; 316 = marine + chemical + chloride exposure. UNDERSIZED hinge on heavy load = bent leaves + failure. Pre-drilled holes typically countersunk for flush mounting. Mount fasteners MUST match hinge grade (mixing SS + carbon steel = galvanic corrosion). Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/hinges\"\u003eall hinges\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/door-cabinet-hardware\"\u003edoor + cabinet hardware\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/marine\"\u003emarine\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStainless Steel Piano Hinges for Australian Marine, Architectural and Industrial Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless steel piano hinges (also called continuous hinges) are full-length hinges that distribute load along the entire joint rather than concentrating it at separate hinge points. The 304 and 316 stainless construction provides the corrosion resistance Australian marine, food-grade, outdoor, and chemical applications demand. For doors, lids, panels, and equipment covers where standard butt hinges aren't adequate, the right piano hinge handles the load and weather without rust streaks or premature failure. AIMS Industrial supplies stainless steel piano hinges in the lengths and grades Australian trade and industrial customers need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe grades we stock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e304 stainless steel piano hinges\u003c\/strong\u003e — general corrosion resistance for indoor, food-grade, and protected outdoor applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e316 stainless steel piano hinges\u003c\/strong\u003e — marine-grade corrosion resistance for marine, coastal, chemical, and aggressive corrosive environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere stainless piano hinges earn their place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarine and boat applications\u003c\/strong\u003e — hatches, lockers, equipment covers in saltwater environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood-processing equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e — hinged covers and access panels in food and beverage manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor architectural use\u003c\/strong\u003e — gates, equipment enclosures, weather-exposed cabinet doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical-handling equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e — process equipment with hinged access panels in corrosive service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom equipment fabrication\u003c\/strong\u003e — where the hinge needs to outlast the equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio-visual equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e — lids on speaker cabinets and instrument cases (the original \"piano\" hinge name)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy piano hinges versus separate butt hinges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistributed load\u003c\/strong\u003e — the continuous knuckle distributes load along the entire joint length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo alignment issues\u003c\/strong\u003e — separate hinges must be precisely aligned; piano hinges are self-aligning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter seal performance\u003c\/strong\u003e — full-length contact maintains gasket compression along the full edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStronger for thin substrates\u003c\/strong\u003e — distributes load on thin sheet metal or panel substrates that would tear at concentrated hinge points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaner appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e — single continuous line versus multiple separate hinges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePiano hinges are sized by overall length, leaf width, and knuckle diameter. Common configurations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1m, 1.5m, 2m lengths\u003c\/strong\u003e — common stock lengths; can be cut to specific length on site\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25mm × 25mm leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e — standard general-purpose width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40mm × 40mm leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e — heavier-duty for larger panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50mm × 50mm leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e — for industrial and architectural work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHinges can be cut to length on site using sheet metal shears or a hacksaw — the continuous construction tolerates cutting between knuckle holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial weight and load capacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePiano hinge load capacity scales with leaf width, leaf thickness, and the number of knuckles per unit length. For heavy doors and panels, specify thicker leaves and tighter knuckle pitch. The continuous construction means the hinge effectively never reaches a localised failure load — the whole hinge would have to fail simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePiano hinges install with screws, rivets, or welds along the full leaf length. For maximum load capacity, fasten at every knuckle position; for lighter applications, every second or third knuckle is adequate. For sheet metal installations, ensure the substrate is supported on the back side to prevent fastener pull-through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrands stocked at AIMS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless steel piano hinges are stocked from quality manufacturers covering 304 and 316 grades. For custom lengths, specialty leaf widths, or specific thicknesses, sourcing through our distribution channels covers most requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompanion ranges at AIMS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless piano hinges sit alongside our broader fastener and architectural hardware range — see \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/staplers-accessories\"\u003estaplers and accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/sealants\"\u003esealants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/safety-tapes-labels\"\u003esafety tapes and labels\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/sanitary-tube-fittings\"\u003esanitary tube fittings\u003c\/a\u003e for the related products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help speccing piano hinges for marine, architectural, or industrial use? \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e — we'll match by length, leaf size, grade, and load.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"m32-x-1800mm-304-stainless-steel-piano-hinge-box-of-10","title":"M32 x 1800mm 304 Stainless Steel Piano Hinge - Box of 10","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;padding:16px 0;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eProvides a continuous hinge line for doors, lids and panels\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e●\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eEngineering-grade construction with corrosion-rated finish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eCompatible with standard installation tools for fast trade service\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#444;margin:0;\"\u003eStainless Steel Piano Hinge cover the gap between common bolted joints and purpose-built assemblies. Linch pins, self-tappers, hex bolts and hinges in the Hobson range deliver engineering-grade construction for trade and industrial customers. 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Continuous knuckle distributes load evenly along the full length, so this heavy duty piano hinge is preferred for cabinet lids, boxes, marine hatches and joinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Inox World","offers":[{"title":"M25","offer_id":49878112370965,"sku":"A0211157","price":198.23,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M32","offer_id":49878112403733,"sku":"A0211158","price":224.89,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M35","offer_id":49878112436501,"sku":"A0211159","price":240.03,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M50","offer_id":49878112469269,"sku":"A0211160","price":296.58,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5191\/1957\/files\/piano-hinge-a2-304-stainless-steel-1453069.png?v=1779079327"}],"url":"https:\/\/aimsindustrial.com.au\/en-nz\/collections\/stainless-steel-piano-hinges.oembed","provider":"AIMS Industrial Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}