The following are several common hinge materials and their differences:
Steel: Steel hinges are strong and durable, but they are prone to rust.
Aluminum alloy: Aluminum alloy hinges are light and not easy to rust, but they have low strength.
Copper: Copper hinges are strong and not easy to rust, but they are more expensive.
Plastic: Plastic hinges are light and low cost, but they have low strength and are easy to wear.
Stainless steel: Stainless steel hinges have good toughness and strong corrosion resistance, and are suitable for a variety of furniture, especially kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors.
Iron: Iron hinges are strong and durable, usually made of cold-rolled steel or stainless steel, and are suitable for furniture with heavy loads.
Zinc alloy: Zinc alloy hinges have certain strength and durability, and are often used in furniture that needs to reduce weight.
Nylon: Nylon hinges are light and low cost, but they have low strength and are easy to wear.
In addition, there are some special hinge materials and types, such as hydraulic hinges (damping hinges), which are characterized by providing a buffering function when the cabinet door is closed, greatly reducing the impact sound of the cabinet door closing with the frame.
Hinges made of different materials have their own advantages and disadvantages in terms of strength, durability, weight, cost, etc. When choosing, you should make comprehensive considerations based on the specific application scenarios and personal needs.