That is a 180-Degree Soft-Close Concealed (Euro) Cabinet Hinge.
This type of hinge is designed for special applications where the cabinet door needs to swing open completely flat against the side of the adjacent cabinet, or to provide maximum access to the cabinet interior.
Here is a breakdown of its features:
📐 Key Features
* 180-Degree Opening Angle: This is its most distinctive feature. Standard concealed hinges typically open to 105^\circ or 110^\circ. A 180^\circ (or sometimes 170^\circ) hinge allows the door to move almost completely out of the way, lying flat or nearly flat against the cabinet side panel. This is often used for:
* Pantry Cabinets: To get doors out of the way for full access.
* Corner Cabinets: To allow a door to clear the adjacent run of cabinets.
* Soft-Close Mechanism: The hydraulic cylinder or piston visible inside the main arm of the hinge is the soft-close damper. This mechanism "catches" the door in the final few inches of its closing arc and pulls it shut slowly and silently, preventing slamming and reducing wear and tear.
* Concealed / Euro Style: The main hinge cup fits into a drilled hole (typically 35mm) on the back of the door, and the entire mechanism is mostly hidden when the door is closed, giving cabinetry a modern, clean look.
* Full Metal Construction: It appears to be made of nickel-plated cold-rolled steel, which provides durability.
This hinge is likely designed for a Full Overlay application on a frameless cabinet (Euro-style construction), as that is the most common use for these hinges, though 170^\circ/180^\circ hinges are also available for specific corner or special-purpose cabinets.
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