Door and window hardware is small and exquisite, often praised as the heart of doors and windows, and is also an indispensable component connecting door and window frames and leaves. Without them, doors and windows will not be able to open normally. So, how to classify common door and window hardware? Let's learn about it together.
Understanding the classification of door and window hardware is of great significance for choosing suitable hardware accessories and improving home quality. Usually, the comprehensive performance of doors and windows is closely related to the structural type of door and window hardware. We can classify them according to their functions and materials:
From a functional point of view, door and window hardware can be roughly divided into opening and closing, load-bearing, auxiliary and decorative types. Opening and closing hardware, such as door handles and window handles, is the key to controlling the opening and closing of doors and windows; load-bearing hardware, such as hinges and slide rails, bears the weight of doors and windows to ensure the smooth operation of doors and windows; auxiliary hardware, such as anti-theft chains and limiters, provide additional safety protection functions; decorative hardware, such as door and window decorative strips and window grilles, play a role in beautifying the home.
In terms of materials, door and window hardware mainly includes stainless steel, aluminum alloy, zinc alloy and copper. Stainless steel hardware is corrosion-resistant and has high strength, suitable for outdoor use; aluminum alloy hardware is light and has moderate strength, and is widely used in indoor doors and windows; zinc alloy hardware has rich shapes and moderate prices, and is a common choice for home doors and windows; copper hardware is used for high-end home decoration with its noble and elegant appearance.
In addition, door and window hardware generally combines different accessories according to the opening method of doors and windows, door and window profiles, materials, etc. to form a complete set of hardware systems. Common door and window hardware systems can be divided into sliding door hardware system, casement door hardware system, folding door hardware system, inner casement window hardware system, outer opening window hardware system, inner opening and tilting window hardware system, sliding window hardware system, outer hanging window hardware system, etc.
In summary, when choosing suitable door and window hardware, we should not only consider its functionality and material, but also coordinate with the overall style of the home. Through reasonable matching, we can not only improve the practicality and safety of the home, but also add a unique charm to the home.