New invisible gear hinge – a 180° fit for railway doors 02 May 2019

The new EMKA 1007 program concealed gear hinge – often referred to in the industry as “SOSS” type is a hidden 180° opening unit mounted within the width thickness of the doors with a minimum dimension of 33mm.

Smooth sliding action and improved appearance are additionally offered by this rugged hinge which is equally at home in railway carriages or offices, on passenger doors or cupboard doors – where being hidden it is also resistant to vandalism.

The elegant design of this 1007 hinge is made possible by the integration of polyamide 66 GF50, POM and PTFE high specification plastics, combined with plated zinc die, steel and stainless steel components. By combining the best in material technology and engineering design, EMKA have succeeded in presenting a high performing hinge for the public rail arena which also closes away out of sight and is thus vandal resistant.

The 1007 is included in the EMKA railway industry catalogue available online.

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