Hinges

This category  includes hinges of Military & Commercial Standards for use in commercial and military aircraft as well as in a range of applications in car, construction, furniture,  and many other industries. They are offered as part of their producers' respective brands,  or as our own branded (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines, competitively priced, consisting cost effective alternatives to the respective OEM products.

Hinges play a crucial role in various applications, providing a smooth pivot mechanism for doors, panels, cabinets, and a wide range of other applications. They are offered in different types including Continuous (aka Piano) hinges runing the full length of a door, panel or other applied surface, providing uniform support and stability, Butt hinges (most common type), Spring hinges with an integrated spring mechanism, Concealed hinges, Ball bearing hinges with ball bearings between the knuckles, Heavy-duty hinges are designed for industrial and heavy-load applications or Specialty hinges for specific applications, such as offset hinges and lift-off hinges.

Offered MS20001 and MS20257 Series hinges (commonly used in commercial and military aircraft) meet stringent aerospace industry standards, ensuring exceptional performance in aerospace applications.

Although characteristics and specifications vary depending on the selected hinge, we place great emphasis to ensure that those falling under our offered product range exhibit most of the following features that will enable them to become the preferred choice for our customers' hinge applications.

High-Quality Materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, and brass, for their longevity and resistance to corrosion,

Robust Construction for handling heavy loads and constant use,

Easy installation with different mounting options in various orientations to suit your specific requirements,

Rich collection of sizes, configurations and load-bearing capacities to meet application requirements,

Low Maintenance, smooth operation, security and reliability.

Applications

Intended for use in a wide range of applications across various industries, including, but not limited to:

Aerospace industry, industrial machinery, electronics and cabinets, transportation, commercial buildings, furniture and cabinetry and others.

Hinges

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AVIATIONEU NEA ERA MS20257P...

MS20257P piano hinges are made from aluminum and offered as part of our own labelled (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines in different thicknesses, open widths and lengths in inches.

They supersede AN257 series piano hinges and are similar to those of the MS20257C series except that MS20257C piano hinges are made from stainless steel. 

MS20257P piano hinges  consist of two half aluminum hinges with anodized finish which mate and are held together by a hinge pin (included). Mounting holes have to be drilled. Hinges do not come with screw holes.

The number  after the dash in the product reference number (SKU) denotes the length in inches (in.) of the hinge (e.g. the number "-36" in the part number denotes a MS20257P series piano hinge 36 inches (3 feet) long.

AVIATIONEU NEW ERA MS20257P piano hinges are sold in pieces.

AVIATIONEU NEA ERA MS20257C...

MS20257C piano hinges are made from stainless steel and offered as part of our own labelled (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines in different thicknesses, open widths and lengths in inches.

They are similar to MS20257P series aluminum hinges (separately presented) they consist of two half hinges which mate and are held together by a hinge pin (included).

The number  after the dash in the product reference number (SKU) denotes the length in inches (in.) of the hinge (e.g. the number "-36" in the part number denotes a MS20257C series piano hinge 36 inches (3 feet) long.

AVIATIONEU NEW ERA MS20257C piano hinges are sold in pieces.

Mil Spec MS20001 Series...

Hinges provide a smooth pivot mechanism for doors, panels, cabinets, and many other applications. Military-standard hinges, such as MS20001 and MS20257 series are widely used for their durability and precision engineering offering exceptional strength and performance. Sourced from quality manufacturers, MS20001 and MS20257 series hinges (separately presented) are offered as OEM parts or under our own labelled (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines as Butt or Continuous  (aka Piano) hinges. Butt hinges, the most common type, feature two leaves joined by a pin for simple and robust pivot action. Continuous or piano hinges run the full length of of connecting surfaces providing uniform support and stability.

MS20001 extruded aluminum hinges are made of either 2024-T4 or of 7075-T6511, two very strong metals and used primarily in structural applications. Those of MS20257 series with bent hinge loops are made of a softer, weaker grade of aluminum, are less expensive but they should not be used as substitutes for the MS20001 hinges in structural applications.

H. A. GUDEN Co. MS20001 hinges are manufactured  in accordance with MS20001P Military Specification (Mil-Spec) Standard typically in continuous lengths. Materials include aluminum alloys 2024-T3511 per SAE-AMS-QQ-A-200/3, ASTM-B221, ASTM B241/B241M or 7075-T73511 per SAE-AMS-QQ-A-200/11, ASTM B241/B241M, ASTM-B221. Finish options include plain, anodize in accordance with MIL-A-8625, Type II or chemically surface treat in accordance with MIL-DTL-5541. Parts can be supplied as full lengths and in any of the standard MS20001 half hinge designations of X, Y of H style hinges (*). Additional custom/special features such as countersunk holes, cut outs, PEMs, slots, bends, offsets are also offered. The full MS20001 series part number is stamped at regular intervals along the length of each hinge.

Those offered as part of AVIATIONEU NEW ERA product lines are are mostly offered as piano hinges, made from aluminum alloys and adhere to the respective MS20001 or MS20257 Mil Standards for their materials and construction. The MS20001 series piano hinges are lightweight (about half the weight of steel) and exhibit mild corrosion resistance. They have a standard clearance with the distance between the leaves being approximately the same as the pin diameter when they are closed. Offered in standard lengths of 72.0" and furnished with cadmium-plated 302 stainless steel hinge pins. They do not come with mounting holes which have to be drilled, unless otherwise specified.

OEM & AVIATIONEU NEW ERA hinges are sold in pieces as assembly with CRES hinge pins. The number  after the dash in the product reference number (SKU) denotes the hinge length in inches (in.). For example, the number "7200" in the part number  denote a MS20001 series hinge 72 inches (6 feet) long.

Manufacturer C of C and material certifications available upon request.

(*) Type X half hinges mate with type Y while Type H half hinges mate with type H.