What is the Difference Between One Way Hinge and Two Way Hinge?
Features: Only one opening and closing force, the door keeps the same force throughout the whole process when opening or closing.
Simple structure, usually no stop or buffer function.
Advantages:
Low cost: simple structure, economic price.
Easy to install: suitable for scenes that do not require high functionality.
Disadvantages:
Easy to collide: no cushioning when closing, the door panel may suddenly hit the cabinet, generating noise or damage.
No hover function: the door panel can not stay at any angle, need to be fixed manually.
Applicable scenarios: low-budget furniture, cabinets that do not require high quietness and durability.
Features: Adopting two way strength design:
First stage (small angle, e.g. 0-30°): lighter strength, used for daily small opening and closing (e.g. picking up objects).
The second stage (large angle, e.g. 30-90°): the force is increased, the door can be fully opened and stabilized hovering.
Advantages:
Anti-pinch: easy opening and closing at small angles to avoid excessive force.
Stable hovering: the door can be held at any angle without additional support.
High durability: Reduces repetitive adjustments and extends service life.
Disadvantages:
Higher cost: the structure is more complicated than a section of force, slightly more expensive.
Requires precise installation: improper debugging may affect the effect of segmentation.
Applicable scenarios: high-frequency use of kitchen cabinets, office furniture, etc..
- Soft closehinge (damping hinge)
Features:
Integrated hydraulic or pneumatic damper, automatic deceleration when the door is closed, to achieve gentle closure.
May be combined with one or two-stage force design (e.g. two-stage force hinges with cushioning).
Benefits:
Silent and crash-proof: eliminates closing noise and protects the door and cabinet.
Good user experience: smooth closing, high-end feeling.
Safety: Avoid hand pinching or sudden closing.
Cons:
Highest cost: damping components increase price.
Complicated maintenance: the damper needs to be replaced after aging.
Applicable scenes: high-end furniture, closet, children's room cabinets and other scenes with high requirements for silence and safety.