Taco Metals Continuous Hinges

Taco Metals Continuous Hinges for Marine Applications

Taco Metals has been a trusted name in marine hardware since 1959, and their line of continuous hinges — also commonly called piano hinges — reflects decades of engineering expertise built specifically for life on the water. Whether you're a boat builder, marine fabricator, or an owner doing your own repairs, Taco Metals continuous hinges deliver the uniform strength and smooth operation that demanding marine environments require.

What Makes a Continuous Hinge Different?

The continuous hinge, also known as a "piano hinge," provides uniform strength and smooth pivot action, and its length and accurate alignment make for an easy installation. Unlike traditional butt hinges, which concentrate stress at just a few points, continuous hinges feature each knuckle as a load-bearing point, providing increased support through the entire length of the application and easier, more precise alignment compared to multiple butt hinges.

Continuous or piano hinges provide strength with good looks on any boat, and work especially well on thin materials where strength is important. This makes them an ideal choice for boat seats, storage lids, hatches, and interior cabinetry — anywhere a long, stable pivot line is needed.

Taco Metals' Continuous Hinge Lineup

Taco Metals continuous or "piano" hinges are moveable fasteners that come in stainless steel or aluminum. Their hinges are available in stainless steel, aluminum, chrome, and brass, with stainless-steel options finished in mill, brite annealed, or polished.

• Stainless Steel: Available in lengths up to 72" and multiple widths (1-1/4", 1-1/2", and 2"), with options for polished or annealed finish, and backed by a 5-year limited warranty.
• Aluminum: Continuous, strong aluminum flat hinges with each knuckle as a load-bearing point, providing increased support through the entire length of the application.
• Customizable Lengths: Continuous hinges can easily be cut to exact lengths depending on your needs, and are available in a variety of gauges, sizes, and materials, with variations in hole type and diameter, hole centers, staggering or in-line, and end dimensions.

Why Trust Taco Metals for Marine Hardware?

For over 50 years, Taco has been using only the finest marine-grade materials to manufacture their hardware, so you know Taco hinges are built to last. Founded in 1959 by Dave Kushner, Taco Metals grew from a small aluminum railing fabrication company into an established metal and marine manufacturing full-service enterprise. That heritage in precision metalworking translates directly into their continuous hinge offerings — components that boat builders, OEM manufacturers, and do-it-yourself boaters have relied on for generations.

Continuous hinges are fantastic options for boat builders and end users onboard. With marine-grade material choices engineered to resist the corrosion and stress of saltwater and freshwater environments alike, Taco Metals continuous hinges are a practical, durable, and attractive solution for virtually any pivoting application on a vessel.

Explore the full Taco Metals brand page to discover more marine hardware, or browse all continuous hinges to compare options across the category.