- Large hinge plates for increased clamping force
- Simple rectangular cut-out for easy glass fabrication
- Designed for 1/2", 3/8", and 5/16" (12, 10, 8 mm) tempered safety glass
- Stocked in three popular finishes; custom finishes available
CRL Melbourne Series Hinges (SKU: MEL044CH) are forged solid brass shower door hinges engineered for heavy-duty residential and hotel glass shower enclosures. Key differentiators include oversized hinge plates for extra clamping force, a simple rectangular cut-out that speeds glass fabrication, and optional replacement cover plates to conceal hinge plate screws. Available as multiple wall-mount models and a 180° glass-to-glass model, these Melbourne Series hinges support tempered glass shower doors and specialty frameless glass installations.
Load Capacity
Using two hinges with 1/2", 3/8", or 5/16" glass (12, 10, 8 mm): holds up to 100 lbs. (45 kg) with maximum door width 30" (762 mm).
Using three hinges with 1/2", 3/8", or 5/16" glass (12, 10, 8 mm): holds up to 120 lbs. (54 kg) with maximum door width 34" (864 mm).
SPECIFICATIONS:
Glass Thickness: 1/2", 3/8", and 5/16" (12, 10, 8 mm) tempered safety glass
Construction: Forged solid brass
Hinge Swings: 90° in and 90° out (factory set position)
Closing Type: Self-centering within 15° of closed position (self-centering shower door hinge)
Cut-Out Required: Simple rectangular cut-out — use included template for accurate glass fabrication
Includes: Gaskets, screws, and glass fabrication dimensions
For technical questions or custom finish requests, contact the CRL Shower Door Technical Sales Department.
Product Warning:
CRL Shower Door Hinges are designed for residential or hotel shower use. For other applications, obtain approval from the CRL Shower Door Technical Sales Department. Use only the template included with this hinge — cut-out dimensions for CRL hinges may not match other brands.
Most shipping weights are approximate and have not been verified. If exact weight is required to determine shipping costs, request this prior to ordering by contacting CRL Customer Service. Product images are actual or close representations; colors may vary by monitor.