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GEM Hinges

Hinges are used to secure hatches in millions of different applications across the world. GEM offers a solution for the marine industry. GEM offers a wide array of GEMLUX® electropolished hinges that provide a smooth and consistent mirror-like finish to protect the steel against corrosion in any environment. GEM offers over 5000+ different shapes, styles, and barrel configurations. Livewell, deck hatches, console doors, transom doors, side entry doors and more. FASTENERS ARE NOT INCLUDED. 316 stainless steel fasteners are recommended.

Cast hinges for medium to heavy-duty applications; console doors, side entry doors, tuna doors on transom, large fish boxes and/or coffin boxes.
Stamped hinges for light to medium duty applications
Top mount, swaged, flush mount, or 180-degree mounting options.
Offset and custom hinges available
GEM has a hinge for almost any application!

About Standard Hinge Mounting Types

GEM offers different mounting types for our standard hinges. The information below describes the differences between mounting types. For information specific to Friction Hinges see the Friction Hinge page.

Top Mount		No panel tooling required Knuckles protrude above face
Flush Mount		Panel tooling is required Knuckles and hinge surface are flush with face of panel
Swaged		Some panel tooling typically required Knuckles protrude above face but have less profile than top mount.
180°		Dual knuckles allow full 180° of movement Different versions available
Offset		Hinges used in less common applications "Kitchen cabinet" style

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