3" Wide Continuous Steel Hinge, 6' Long

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• Which Piano Hinge will Work the Best on a Trailers Ramp Extension
  Determining between piano hinges, # H300 3 Inch Wide Steel 6 Ft Long or # SH200 2 Inch Wide Stainless Steel Hinge 6 Ft Long, depends what features you find more important for your application. The # H300 hinge will be stronger in that it is an inch wider than the # SH200. Plus, the extra width will allow for more surface area on the hinge to mount to the trailer making for a stronger hinge. However, if weather conditions are a concern, the # SH200 is made of stainless steel. The stainless...
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• Could the Piano Hinge # H300 be Used as a Hinge for a Trailer Ramp
  The # H300 is a 6 foot long piano hinge. It would work well for you to use as a hinge for a fold down trailer ramp. If needed, you could cut the hinge down shorter. We have several customer reviews left for this product that mention how well it worked for doing exactly what you are looking to do.
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• Can a Piano Style Hinge be Used on a Trailer Ramp Door that is 94 Inches Wide
  The way a trailer ramp door is hinged is going to depend on how the manufacturer decides it needs to be hung so it really could be one long piece or several pieces. The hinge(s) may or may not extend all the way to the edges but most of the ones I have seen do extend the length of the door. Piano hinge # H300 is decent sized. It is 3 inches wide so it is a pretty good size. It wouldn't be used on a heavy equipment trailer or anything like that but instead be used on smaller enclosed...
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• Can Continuous Steel Piano Hinge # H300 be Cut to Length Needed
  Yes, you can cut the hinge, # H300, to the size you need with the proper equipment. An angle grinder with a cutting wheel would be a good choice to cut the hinge. We have other hinge options if you are interested. I have linked them for you.
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• Do Any of the Continuous Hinges Have a Weight Capacity
  Polar doesn't have any weight ratings on their hinges, but if you alternated the use of a continuous hinge, like part # H300, and a Ramp Door Hinge, like part # PLR1902, it should work well under the 800 lb load you mentioned. I confirmed this with my contact at Polar . Attached is a list of our available door hinges for you to reference as well.
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• Availability of Pre-Drilled Continuous Hinge That Measures 3-Inches Wide x 68-Inches Long
  The Redline replacement hinge you referenced, part # H300, measures 3- x 72-inches but is not pre-drilled. This is because this part is designed for multiple installation methods - by welding or by use of fasteners you supply. We also offer a stainless steel version, part # SH300. These hinges do not carry a specific weight capacity since that will depend on the strength of the surface they mount on. For a 150-lb door I recommend the stainless steel hinge # SH300. This hinge can be cut...
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• Which Side of Piano Hinge H300 Should Face Up
  I'd put the rib side up on the 3" Wide Continuous Steel Hinge # H300 if for no other reason it would allow you easier access to cleaning and lubricating the hinge. It will work in either orientation but with rib up you'd have easier access.
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• Mounting Hardware and Spacing when Installing 3 Inch Wide Continuous Steel Hinge
  Customers have used screw # TFX150 with matching bit # TX430-1 for wood. Self-tapping machine screws would work for metal surfaces in a size the same as or close to # TFX150. There isn't a set amount you have to use. Three would be the minimum. One on each end and one in the center. Five would be better. It all depends on the application. I would start with 5 placed evenly apart and see if that is going to work and then go from there.
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• Will 3" Wide Continuous Steel Hinge # H300 Work with 10-18 lb Door
  The 3" Wide Continuous Steel Hinge # H300 does not have a stated weight capacity, but we can safely guarantee it will work fine for a door that weighs 10-18 lbs total. This hinge is made from steel so it's very strong.
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• How Wide is the 3" Wide Continuous Steel Hinge When Folded Out Flat and Open
  The 3 inch width of the 3" Wide Continuous Steel Hinge # H300 is with the hinge folded out flat and open.
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• Gauge of the Steel Used for the 3" Wide Continuous Steel Hinge # H300
  The gauge of the steel used for the 3" Wide Continuous Steel Hinge # H300 that you referenced is listed as .074".
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• Is a Piano Style Hinge Good for Making a Flap in a Trailer Ramp Door
  Steel hinge # SH300 should work well for a flap on your trailer. You can't get a custom length but if you need 67 inches then # SH300 would be the one to get. You can trim it to the length needed. Between you and me, go with # H300. It is exactly the same only it is mild steel. The other one, # SH300, is stainless steel. That is why there is a big price difference.
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• Difference Between Piano Hinge H300 and SH300
  The difference between the Piano Hinge # SH300 and # H300 is the material the hinges are made of. The # SH300 is made of stainless steel which will provide excellent corrosion resistance whereas the # H300 is made from mild steel which won't resist corrosion nearly as well.
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