Can The Marlboro 6' Piano Hinge Be Cut In Half?

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Can this hinge be cut and used as two 3foot pieces? Or would the pin come out if its cut in half?

asked by: TJ H

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I reached out to Marlboro Manufacturing and they informed me that it is okay to cut their 4" Wide Continuous Hinge - 6' Long # MA42VR in half. The said the hinge pin should not be able to slide out but in the event it does try to slide to peen the end of the pin to hold it in place.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

Hinges like the 6" Wide Continuous Hinge - 6' Long - 1/2" Pin Diameter - Steel #MA52VR do not have weight capacity ratings and it is up to the installer to determine if it will be strong enough. We do have a longer 8 foot long variant,…

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Answer 2

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Answer 9

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Answer 12

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