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Selecting the Right Hinge: A Comprehensive Guide 27 August 2024 Selecting the Right Hinge: A Comprehensive Guide
Choosing the right hinges is essential for ensuring the functionality and longevity of various applications, from industrial machinery to everyday storage solutions. This guide is designed to simplify the selection process by highlighting key factors to consider when choosing hinges.Understanding Hinge TypesTo make an informed decision, it's important to understand some of the different types of hinges available and their specific uses:Back Flap HingesIdeal for building, repairing, and upgrading...
Raquel Fenton Store Supervisor

By Raquel Fenton

27 August 2024

What does a Sideboard Hinge do? 24 January 2024 What does a Sideboard Hinge do?
Understanding the Role of Sideboard Hinges When it comes to the smooth operation of your ute's tailgate, there's a small yet mighty hero at play – the sideboard hinge. Let's break down what these hinges do and how they give you the freedom to swing your tailgate wide open or pop it off and back on whenever you need to. What's a Sideboard Hinge? At Ovesco, we like to keep things simple. It lets you choose: drop your tailgate open or pop it off and on. Perfect for utes, trucks, or trailers,...
Simon Gibb Customer Service Manager

By Simon Gibb

24 January 2024

The unusual history of the piano hinge 19 April 2023 The unusual history of the piano hinge
Are you a tradie with a piano in your house? Unless you're a budding classical musician, the answer is probably no. Yet, it’s likely you’ve heard of a piano hinge. You may use them frequently. They certainly are handy little components! Have you ever wondered why they’re called piano hinges? Let’s find out…Where does the name piano hinge come from?A piano hinge is a type of long hinge that is commonly used to attach lids or doors to boxes, canopies or other storage compartments. The na...
Simon Gibb Customer Service Manager

By Simon Gibb

19 April 2023

Staff Product Pick: Piano Hinge 13 March 2023 Staff Product Pick: Piano Hinge
Strong, durable, smooth and clean in appearance, piano hinges are the favourite product of ovesco’s sales manager Caius. Why? Keep reading to find out why these nifty little hinges are so darn useful. So Caius, what exactly is a piano hinge?A piano hinge, also known as a continuous hinge, is a type of hinge that runs the entire length of the two surfaces it connects. It consists of two interlocking metal plates that are joined by a central pin, allowing the hinge to pivot and rotate, nice and...
Raquel Fenton Store Supervisor

By Raquel Fenton

13 March 2023

STAINLESS STEEL Side Board Hinge Kit! 30 August 2018 STAINLESS STEEL Side Board Hinge Kit!
Making sure that your ute tray or trailer is functional is of the upmost importance. But what if you could also pimp your ride in the process? At ovesco we offer one of the largest ranges of transport, manufacturing and mining industry parts and tools in Australia. What this means is that we can provide products to our customers that they might not be able to find elsewhere.We are always searching for ways to help our customers out and because of this we can introduce you to new and exciting id...
Simon Gibb Customer Service Manager

By Simon Gibb

30 August 2018

Possibly the biggest range of Hinges 20 September 2017 Possibly the biggest range of Hinges
Strength, material type and product style all come to mind when choosing a hinge for a job. The ovesco hinge range is predominately focused towards the industrial, marine and transportation applications. Because of this focus our hinges are well suited to service trucks, RV trailers, industrial machinery, plant and equipment, agricultural machinery and various other vehicles and trailers. From Southco plastic position locating hinges through to stainless steel piano hinges ovesco stocks a co...
Simon Gibb Customer Service Manager

By Simon Gibb

20 September 2017

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