Straight H-Pattern Hinges
Compare the H-profile and the catalogue’s metric size options when selecting a removable door hinge. Check the joint orientation and the mounting surface against your drawing.
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Lift-Off Hinges for Removable Doors & Panels
Specify detachable hinges when a door or panel needs to separate from its frame for access, handling or maintenance. Compare TDC H-pattern, flag, flat-head and decorative lift-off designs before choosing the size and handing for your assembly.
A lift-off design separates at the hinge joint. The opening must leave enough space for that movement, so the hinge drawing, orientation and removal path matter as much as the overall dimensions. Send your door layout for model-specific selection and bulk or OEM supply.
6catalogued hinge series
H / Flagmounting profiles to compare
OEM / ODMmodel and drawing review
Shape, joint & mounting
Six Lift-Off Hinge Styles to Compare
Decorative H-Pattern Hinges
The catalogue groups flat, tower and crown-style heads in this family. Choose the visible tip style and size together, then confirm the installation drawing.
Flat-Head Lift-Off Hinges
A flat-head pattern for projects requiring a separable hinge joint. Send the mounting footprint and pin arrangement for a drawing-based quotation.
Single-Flag Hinges
Compare leaf widths, thicknesses and fixing-hole layouts within the flag-pattern family. The required removal direction and handing should be stated with the enquiry.
Spherical Lift-Off Hinges
A compact spherical-head pattern with two listed metric footprints. Check the available mounting space and the door’s removal path.
Egyptian Lift-Off Pattern
The catalogue describes a 5″ × 3.5″ × 3.0 mm, 1BB decorative lift-off pattern. Retain CH009 as the reference when requesting the matching drawing.
Choose the footprint
Lift-Off Hinge Catalogue Dimensions
The selected entries below help compare the mounting footprint and thickness. Keep inch-based and metric-based catalogue entries in their original form; verify the final drawing when matching holes or replacing installed hardware.
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| Series | Catalogue size options | Selection detail |
|---|---|---|
| LH001 | 80 × 45 × 2.0; 95 × 50 × 2.0; 110 × 55 × 2.5; 140 × 55 × 2.5; 160 × 60 × 3.0 mm | Straight H-pattern family |
| LH003 | 95 × 54 × 2.0; 95 × 45 × 2.5; 95 × 55 × 2.5; 100 × 57 × 2.0; 110 × 55 × 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0; 140 × 55 × 2.5 / 3.0; 140 × 60 × 3.0 mm | Specify the tip style and corner drawing |
| LH007 | 80 × 45 × 1.5; 120 × 68 × 1.5 / 2.0; 120 × 87 × 1.5 / 2.0 mm | Request the matching fixing-hole layout |
| LH010 | 50 × 40 × 1.2; 60 × 45 × 1.2 mm | Spherical-head pattern |
| CH009 | 5″ × 3.5″ × 3.0 mm · 1BB | Egyptian lift-off pattern |
For LH006 flat-head hinges, send the required footprint, pin arrangement and installation sketch for a confirmed drawing and quotation. For all series, include door weight and dimensions; catalogue size alone does not establish a load rating.
Access and handling
Plan the Door’s Removal Path
Lift-off hinges are useful when the opening needs occasional door or panel removal, such as for maintenance access or handling a bulky assembly. The hinge joint must face the intended separation direction, and surrounding trims or hardware must leave the required movement clear.
Check the installed hinge pair or set as an assembly. State the door handing, normal opening direction and the space available above or beside the joint. If removal should be restricted during use, include that security requirement in the specification.
Specify the complete assembly
Four Checks for a Removable Door Hinge
- Define the removal requirement. Describe when and why the door or panel needs to separate, how it will be supported, and the access space available.
- Confirm handing and joint orientation. Send an installation sketch showing the frame side, door side, opening direction and intended lift-off movement.
- Match the leaf and fixing layout. Compare hinge height, width, thickness and holes against the mounting surfaces. Include any countersink or fastener requirement.
- Review the whole assembly. Confirm the number and spacing of hinges, door weight and dimensions, material, finish and other hardware with the selected drawing.
If the main requirement is a welded mounting method, start with the weld-on range. A weld-on hinge and a lift-off function describe different aspects of the specification.
Material and finish are separate choices
Specify Materials & Finishes for the Application
Describe the Environment
State whether the hinge will be used indoors, in a sheltered location or in an exposed setting. Ask for the material option available for the selected model.
Coordinate the Visible Hardware
Provide a finish name, reference sample or matching hardware photograph. Confirm colour and surface requirements before approving the order.
Match the Supplied Model
Request the final drawing, agreed material and finish specification, and any required inspection documents. For a material-led selection, also review stainless steel hinges.
A clear specification for repeat orders
Lift-Off Hinge OEM & Bulk Supply
For a standard hinge enquiry, send the series code and the size needed. For a new door design, include the mounting sketch, removal direction and available clearances so the quotation starts from the full assembly.
TDC supports drawing collaboration and custom hinge projects. Agree sample approval, finish reference, packaging and inspection requirements with the specification, and review the quality-control process for your order.
Different Finishes
| Finish Symbols | Description | Steel | Series Stainless | Brass/Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Answers for procurement and design
Lift-off Hinge FAQs
What is a lift-off hinge?
A lift-off hinge is a separable hinge design that allows the door or panel to be removed at the joint. The exact separation method, orientation and required clearance depend on the selected pattern.
Are lift-off hinges and removable-pin hinges interchangeable?
They describe different joint arrangements. A removable-pin hinge separates by removing its pin; a lift-off design separates at the mating joint. Compare the drawing rather than relying only on the product name.
How much clearance does a lift-off hinge need?
Use the selected hinge drawing to determine the movement needed to separate the joint. Provide the installed door layout and surrounding trim or hardware so the removal path can be checked.
Should I specify left-hand or right-hand lift-off hinges?
State the door handing, opening direction and intended separation direction. Include a sketch identifying the frame and door sides so the correct joint orientation can be confirmed.
What information is needed to choose a size?
Provide hinge dimensions, mounting holes, door material, door size and weight, hinge quantity and spacing, and the removal requirement. The nominal hinge dimensions alone are not a load rating.
Can I request a custom lift-off hinge configuration?
Send the standard series reference or your drawing, including the mounting and joint arrangement, material, finish, quantity and packaging requirements. TDC can review the requested configuration for an OEM quotation.
Share the door and joint layout
Discuss Your Lift-Off Hinge Project
Send the series code or photograph, hinge dimensions, door material and weight, opening direction, removal path, required finish and order quantity. Add a sketch of the mounting and clearance space for a more precise model review.
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