What is a Soss hinge?

A soss hinge is an invisible hinge that is used on inset cabinet doors. It is completely concealed when the door is closed. The hinge is attached by cutting mortises into both the door and the cabinet frame. A soss hinge allows the door to close flush with the frame for a clean line.

How do I choose a Soss hinge?

To obtain the best performance from SOSS Invisible Hinges, it is recommended that the largest hinge model be used for the material thickness of the door. Every door should be provided with at least one hinge for every 30 inches in height or portion thereof; however, more hinges may be required per chart below.

Are Soss hinges soft close?

The SOSS Invisible Closer gives you a door closer that is totally invisible from either side when the door is closed. The closure rate is completely adjustable with an allen wrench after installation, and does not require removal of the closer….Dimensions.

Door Thickness	1-3/4″
D	1″

Who invented Soss hinges?

Joe Soss
PIONEER, Ohio – Joe Soss, inventor of the Soss Invisible Hinge, packed a lot of living into seven decades. Arriving in Montreal in 1894 from his native Rumania, the energetic young man started out as bricklayer and moved to Cleveland after hearing about a construction boom there.

Are Soss hinges fire rated?

SOSS hinges are manufactured in 12 different sizes. Those suitable where traditional doors are specified are Types 212, 216, 218 and 220. Of these, Type RT-218–FIRE (the fire-rated model) is the most commonly used and the one used in combination with a springloaded closer.

How much weight can a gate hinge hold?

These hinges provide what is typically the highest weight rating- often exceeding numbers of 1000 lb per pair. These types of hinges also tend to be very cost efficient in relation to how strong and long lasting they are.

What are butterfly hinges?

A butterfly hinge is a variation of the strap hinge, featuring leaf plates that are decoratively shaped in a manner that resembles the wings of a butterfly. They are always surface-mounted. Often, they are made of brass or another decorative metal and are most often used on ornamental boxes or cabinets.

What are invisible hinges called?

Concealed Hinge
What Is a Concealed Hinge? Concealed hinges—also called invisible, hidden and European—are used on entry and interior doors, cabinets and furniture. They’ve been around for a long time. Soss, a well-known brand, has been making them for more than 100 years.