Light & Medium Patterns
Light and medium T hinges for utility hardware ranges, with several nominal lengths and mounting-plate layouts. Check the drawing when matching an existing hole pattern.
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T Hinges for Gates, Sheds & Barn Doors
Source tee hinges for surface-mounted doors and gates, from light utility patterns to long-strap heavy-duty and decorative designs. The T-shaped layout combines an extended door leaf with a shorter frame leaf, spreading the fixing points across the door surface.
Compare TDC hinge styles, nominal sizes and leaf thicknesses, then send your application or drawing for a model-specific quotation. We support hardware distributors, door manufacturers and contractors with standard product selection and custom hinge projects.
25catalogued model series
2–24 innominal sizes across the range
OEM / ODMdrawing and design collaboration
Find the right pattern
A T Hinge Range for Utility, Heavy-Duty & Decorative Projects
Start with the door construction and mounting space, then compare the hinge pattern. A longer strap, thicker leaf or decorative end changes the specification; the appearance alone does not establish a load rating.
Heavy & Long-Strap Patterns
Compare American heavy-duty, heavy-duty and long-tail designs. TH017 offers 12, 16, 20 and 24 inch nominal sizes with a listed 4.0 mm leaf thickness.
Decorative T Hinges
Lacework, fancy, pointed, arc-edge and round-head styles help coordinate visible hardware on rustic doors and furniture. TH024 also lists matching decorative hardware components.
Special Mounting Profiles
Square, bent, horseshoe and stamped patterns provide additional shapes to compare when a conventional straight T hinge does not match the mounting surface.
Detachable Pointed Styles
These series are listed in left- and right-hand versions. Specify the required handing and removal arrangement when submitting your drawing or sample.
Pointed Style with Spring
TH010 is listed as an 8 inch × 3.0 mm spring-equipped pattern. Ask TDC to review the closing function and installation requirements for your intended door.
Size comparison
T Hinge Sizes & Leaf Thicknesses
Use this selection of TDC series to narrow your enquiry. Inch sizes are nominal catalogue labels; use the model drawing for the actual leaf dimensions, hole centres and installation clearances.
Swipe the table horizontally to view all specifications.
| Series / pattern | Nominal sizes | Listed leaf thickness | Selection detail |
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| TH001 · Light | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 in | 1.2 / 1.4 / 1.7 mm, by size | Broad size selection in the light pattern |
| TH002 · Medium | 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 in | 1.5 mm | Compare plate dimensions with the drawing |
| TH005 · American heavy-duty | 4, 5, 6, 8 in | 2.0 / 2.5 mm, by size | Distinct mounting-plate proportions |
| TH006 · Heavy-duty | 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 in | 2.0 / 2.5 / 2.8 / 3.2 mm, by size | Thickness increases across selected sizes |
| TH015 · Horseshoe | 180 / 210 / 255 / 290 × 100 mm | 4.0 mm | Listed in metric dimensions |
| TH017 · Long-tail heavy-duty | 12, 16, 20, 24 in | 4.0 mm | Listed metric dimensions: 300 / 400 / 500 / 600 × 112 × 4.0 mm |
| TH019 · Fancy heavy | 20 in | 5.5 mm | Decorative profile |
| TH020 · Fancy medium | 16 in | 5.5 mm | Alternative decorative profile |
| TH021 / TH022 · Round head / Gemini | 12 in | 4.0 mm | Two different round-head designs |
| TH023 · Detachable pointed | 10 in | 5.5 mm | Left- and right-hand versions |
| TH025 · Detachable pointed | 12 in | 4.5 mm | Left- and right-hand versions |
For a working-load recommendation, provide the door or gate weight, width, height, frame material, fixing method and exposure conditions. TDC can review the model and test requirements with you before the specification is approved.
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Application planning
T Hinges for Shed Doors, Garden Gates & Rustic Joinery
Tee hinges are a practical surface-mounted option when the door face has room for an extended leaf. Match the pattern to the structure behind the fixing points.
- Shed and utility doors: compare the strap length, leaf thickness and fixing layout against the door rails.
- Timber garden gates: check the post width, gate weight and exposure before selecting the material and protective finish.
- Swinging barn-style doors: review the wider panel and fixing structure with TDC when considering long-tail patterns.
- Rustic cabinets and furniture: compare light or decorative patterns for scale, handing and clearance.
TDC product demonstration. Confirm the model specification separately. Watch on YouTube
Before you specify
How to Choose a T Hinge for Your Door or Gate
- Measure the complete panel. Record width, height and weight, along with the rail and post dimensions available for fixing.
- Check the drawing. Compare leaf length, thickness, hole positions, hinge-axis clearance and any offset or bent profile.
- Define the operating conditions. Include use frequency, outdoor exposure, handing, lift-off requirements and any spring function.
- Agree the installation specification. Confirm the number of hinges, fasteners and model-specific performance requirements before ordering.
During installation, support the panel, align the hinge axes and secure the leaves to sound structural material with suitable fixings. Check clearance and free movement before putting the door into service.
Related strap-hinge demonstration from tdchardware. The video title describes the featured product, not a performance rating for every T hinge. Watch on YouTube
T Hinges vs. Strap Hinges
A typical tee hinge pairs a long door leaf with a shorter crosswise frame leaf. A traditional strap hinge uses elongated leaves on both sides of the hinge axis. Both names cover a range of patterns, so compare the drawing and rated application rather than assuming one shape is always stronger.
Compare TDC strap hinge designs or read the tee hinge and strap hinge comparison.
Specify the environment
Materials & Finishes for Indoor and Outdoor T Hinges
Choose the base material and surface treatment together. TDC's custom hinge service lists options including matte black, zinc plating and stainless steel. Availability, coating process and material grade should be confirmed for the selected T hinge series.
Black-Finish T Hinges
A dark finish can coordinate visible gate and rustic-door hardware. Specify the required coating process, appearance and exposure conditions, then approve a finish sample.
Zinc-Plated Steel
Ask about zinc-plated options for the selected model. Agree the coating specification and corrosion-test requirement; the finish name alone does not define outdoor service life.
Stainless Steel Requirements
For damp or corrosive locations, discuss a suitable stainless steel grade and compatible fasteners. Confirm model availability and relevant test evidence for the intended environment.
For coastal exposure or a specified salt-spray requirement, include the location, test method and acceptance criteria in the enquiry. Review custom hinge material and finish options with TDC before final approval.
Manufacturing & project support
T Hinge Manufacturing, OEM/ODM & Quality Control
TDC's manufacturing history began in Pinghu in 1986. Its production capabilities include stamping, polishing, plating and assembly. For distributors and door manufacturers, that provides a starting point for coordinating hinge design and production with one supplier.
For an OEM or ODM enquiry, share a drawing, sample or functional requirement. TDC's custom hinge process covers design collaboration, material and finish selection, prototyping and branding options.
- Specification review: agree dimensions, hole layout, material, finish and sample approval criteria.
- Inspection planning: TDC describes incoming-material checks, in-process inspections and finished-product inspection.
- Performance evidence: discuss model-specific load, cycle and salt-spray tests, along with batch traceability and the reports required for your order.
Explore TDC quality control · Review the one-stop manufacturing service · About TDC Hardware
Company manufacturing overview, rather than a dedicated T hinge test report. Watch on YouTube
Different Finishes
| Finish Symbols | Description | Steel | Series Stainless | Brass/Bronze |
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| US1B | Bright Japan | 601 | N/A | 601 |
| US1D | Matte black | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| US2C | Zinc plated, commercial | 602 | N/A | N/A |
| US2CD | Zinc plated, satin | 603 | N/A | N/A |
| US2D | Zinc dichromate, yellow | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| US2G | Zinc plated, Gov. spec | 603 | N/A | N/A |
| US2H | Hot dipped galvanized | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| US3 | Polished brass | 632 | N/A | 605 |
| US3/4 | Brass plated | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| US4 | Satin brass | 633 | N/A | 606 |
| US5 | Antique Brass Plated | 638 | N/A | 609 |
| US7 | Nickel oxidized and highlighted | 636 | N/A | 610 |
| US9 | Bright bronze | 637 | N/A | 611 |
| US9A | Bright bronze, no lacquer | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| US10 | Satin bronze | 639 | N/A | 612 |
| US10A | Antique bronze lacquered | 641 | N/A | 614 |
| US10B | Antique bronze, oiled | 640 | N/A | 613 |
| US11P | Antique bronze, black | 640 | N/A | 613 |
| US12P | Tuscany bronze lacquered | 716 | N/A | N/A |
| US14 | Bright nickel | 645 | N/A | 618 |
| US14A | Bright nickel, oxidized | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| US14B | Bright black nickel | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| US15 | Satin nickel | 646 | N/A | 619 |
| US15A | Satin, nickel, nickel oxidized | 647 | N/A | 620 |
| US17A | Black nickel dull | 648 | N/A | 621 |
| US19 | Matte black | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| US20 | Statuary bronze, light | 649 | N/A | 623 |
| US20A | Statuary bronze, dark | 650 | N/A | 624 |
| US26 | Polished chromium plated | 651 | N/A | 625 |
| US26D | Satin chromium plated | 652 | N/A | 626 |
| US32 | Stainless steel metal, bright | N/A | 629 | N/A |
| US32D | Stainless steel metal, satin | N/A | 630 | N/A |
| OC | Antique copper | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| USP | Prime coat, beige | 600 | N/A | 600 |
| GY | Grey enamel | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| LS | “Luma Sheen”(R) | 689 | N/A | 689 |
| L1 | “Luma Color”(R) black | 693 | N/A | 693 |
| L2 | “Luma Color”(R) dark bronze | 695 | N/A | 695 |
| L3 | “Luma Color”(R) medium bronze | 694 | N/A | 694 |
Common sourcing questions
T Hinge FAQs
What are T hinges used for?
T hinges, also called tee hinges, are surface-mounted hinges used on gates, shed doors, swinging barn-style doors and rustic furniture. The long leaf fixes across the door face, while the shorter leaf attaches to the frame or post. Select the model for the panel and installation conditions.
What size T hinge do I need?
Start with the door or gate width, height, weight and fixing structure. Compare the hinge drawing, leaf thickness and hole layout, then confirm the number of hinges and the performance requirement. A nominal inch size alone is not enough to select a safe working load.
How much weight can a T hinge hold?
Capacity depends on the exact model, material, panel dimensions, hinge count and fixings. There is no single load rating for the whole T hinge range. Send the application details to TDC and request model-specific confirmation or test evidence.
Can T hinges be used outdoors?
They can be specified for outdoor applications when the base material, protective finish and fasteners suit the exposure. Confirm the coating or stainless steel grade for the selected model, especially in coastal or corrosive locations.
Are T hinges left- or right-handed?
Handing depends on the design. TDC lists TH023 and TH025 detachable pointed series in left- and right-hand versions. Confirm the handing and removal direction for the chosen model before ordering.
Can TDC supply custom T hinges or private-label orders?
TDC offers OEM/ODM design collaboration, prototyping and branding options. Provide the hinge drawing or sample, application, material and finish requirements, quantity and packaging needs so the team can review feasibility and quotation details.
Plan your next order
Request T Hinge Samples, Specifications & Bulk Pricing
Send a model reference or drawing with your door dimensions, estimated weight, installation location, material or finish preference, order quantity and destination. Include packaging and branding requirements for an OEM order.
TDC can review the suitable pattern and confirm quotation details, sample arrangements, minimum order quantity and lead time for your specification.
RESOURCES
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How Tee Hinges Differ from Strap Hinges in 2025
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Keeping Your Doors and Hinges Strong Against Wildfires and Floods
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How US Tariffs Are Shaping the Residential Hinges Market in 2025
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Comprehensive Guide on Types of Exterior Door Hinges
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Key Differences Between Commercial And Residential Door Hinges
Selecting the right door hinge is critical for any construction project, as hinges must match the door’s use and regulatory requirements. Commercial door hinges are built for heavy use in high-traffic environments, while residential hinges are sized and rated for lighter-duty home use. Residential hinges is often smaller, lighter, and may prioritize aesthetics or ease of installation. Installing an incorrectly-rated hinge can cause premature wear or non-compliance with codes.
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