Our legendary Stainless Steel Hinge, Free Swing - 304B-46/19, is designed to ensure seamless door functionality while providing superior corrosion resistance. This SKU is for a 3/4” (19mm) full overlay, ideal for your outdoor cabinetry and furniture applications. The free-swing function allows doors to move smoothly without resistance and can be combined with our self-closing version depending on the size, weight and your closing preferences. This hinge is reliable for marine, industrial, laboratory settings, and other corrosive environments. Additional models with self-closing features and varying overlays are available to suit custom needs.
Durable Design for Demanding Applications and Effortless Functionality
The 304B-46/19 hinge features an innovative European-style cup hinge design that fits ¾” (19mm) thick doors, is a free swing hinge eliminating resistance when opening and closing. It is also adjustable both in the hinge and in the 304-grade stainless steel mounting plate (sold separately) making installation easy and ensures a perfect alignment for the doors. For cabinet makers specializing in outdoor kitchens, this stainless steel hinge provides a clean, flush look without compromising durability. . Passing 480 hours of internal salt spray testing (ISO9227 and JIS Z 2371), you can rest assured that this hinge will perform great whether it’s used in medical cabinetry, outdoor kitchens, or on boats.
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Established in 1930, Sugatsune has designed and manufactured high-quality hardware solutions for almost 100 years. Today, architects, designers, and industrial engineers continue to use our products without having to worry about making service calls to replace failing parts. From stainless steel hinges like the Free Swing—304B-46/19 to s our latest 180SUS line-up which is a 304-grade stainless steel European concealed hinge that features soft-close and boasts a 500-hour ISO9227 Salt Spray test result.
With in-stock availability, low lead times, and U.S.-based customer service experts, we ensure that every project receives the best products and expertise. Contact Inside Sales to discover how we can create hardware solutions you can count on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the stainless steel used on the 304B-series marine grade? ?
No, the 304B-series is manufactured in 304-grade stainless steel where 316-grade is considered Marine Grade. However, this hinge has been tested for 480-hours following the JIS Z 2371 standards (equivalent to ISO9227) and has been relied upon by the Marine industry for decades.
How many different overlays can the 304B-series of hinges work on? ?
Sugatsune offers a 19mm, 14mm and 9mm overlays. In addition, there are 3 different mounting plate options which are sold separately and a face frame bracket, also sold separately.
What is the cup size of the 304B and does it match up to a 32mm cabinet system?
The cup diameter is a common 35mm size and the mounting plate follows the 32mm cabinet system.
