Spring Hinges:

These are hinges which are used on cabinet doors which need some mechanical help for closing. This can be understood as something intermediate between normal flush or butt hinges and self-closing gate hinges. These hinges require a little push, and the springs will take care of the closing of the door. These are typically used for high traffic doors where the door can’t be opened and closed manually every time.

With all said and done, there are a number of factors which should be kept in mind while deciding on the appropriate hinge choice for your cabinet door. The cabinet thickness, extra space free for the hinge and the hinge weight and subsequent force applied should be always thought of while choosing a hinge. 

The material used for a hinge also plays a very important role. The material can be fire resistant or not, depending on the requirements. If the application area exposes the hinge to moisture or weather extremities, the hinge should be made of a material which is not very prone to corrosion or other natural forces. Almost all hinges are available in corrosion-resistant material versions also. The designer needs to finalize on a trade-off between cost and durability on the hinge furniture fittings hardware material after considering all aspects of the project.

The variety of hinge used should be finalized after considering other factors such as the total angle of opened door required in the project, the traffic expected by the door, and the weight of materials to be held in the cabinet during its operation.