Snap-Line hinges are suitable for electrical enclosures, cabinets in telecommunications, and any sheet metal applications in an industrial environment. Traditionally, installing a hinge on a door or frame requires as many as three steps: aligning the hardware, fitting washers and nuts, and tightening screws. Snap-Line hinges feature D-SNAP technology, which makes installation as simple as aligning a part – the first step of the traditional assembly. A hinge with integrated D-SNAP technology in both its door part and frame part requires no other parts for installation. Panel preparation consists of a simple rectangular opening. The D-SNAP housing holds a spring-loaded set of wings designed to snap into position to hold a latch or hinge firmly in the panel. A product using the D-SNAP mechanism holds securely, even in severe vibration environments. To allow for easy replacement and for maintenance of associated areas, the D-SNAP mechanism can be retracted using a tool, easily allowing the hardware to slide back out from the panel opening. Unlike plastic snap-in products on the market, SNAP-LINE products are zinc die cast, with strength that is comparable to screw-mounted hinges. The line includes hinges in a variety of sizes and positioning angles, ideal for use with stand-alone cabinets or in applications where cabinets are placed in rows. The D-SNAP technology is incorporated, depending upon customer needs, into both sides of the hinge, or just one side.
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