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Grass America Highlights Its Institutional Hinges Designed for Healthcare Facilities

October 28, 2025

KERNERSVILLE, NCGrass America, a leading supplier of functional cabinet hardware solutions, highlights its Institutional Hinges, engineered specifically for the demanding needs of hospitals and healthcare environments. With a focus on durability, versatility, and ease of installation, Grass’ Institutional Hinges set a new standard for performance and reliability in high-traffic healthcare settings.

 

Constructed from premium zinc die-cast, Grass’ Institutional Hinges deliver extreme durability, ensuring long-lasting performance even in the most rigorous environments, including schools, hospitals, commercial spaces, and furniture manufacturers. Grass’ hinge meet ANSI/BHMA A156.9 - 2003 Grade I requirements, underscoring their compliance with the highest industry standards for quality and performance. The robust construction is designed to withstand repeated, heavy usage, making these hinges ideal for demanding healthcare applications where reliability is paramount.

 

Grass Institutional Hinges are recommended for side panel thicknesses of 19 mm (3/4"), fitting standard cabinetry specifications across institutional and healthcare applications. Compatibility with all types of hinge mounting, including corner and center wall options, provides maximum flexibility for installers and designers. Whether the project involves new construction or retrofitting, these hinges are designed to integrate seamlessly with frameless cabinet construction, supporting the evolving needs of hospitals and clinics.

 

Featuring a toolless snap-on mounting system, Grass’ Institutional Hinges enable quick and easy installation, reducing labor time and costs. Precision is further enhanced with side-to-side adjustment of -2mm (1/16") and height adjustment of +/-2mm (1/16"), allowing for fine-tuning to achieve perfect alignment and fit. With opening angles ranging from 180° to 270°, these hinges offer exceptional accessibility and functionality for a variety of cabinet and furniture applications and include a cover cap to conceal mounting screws and discourage tampering in healthcare facilities.

 

Grass’ Institutional Hinges are purpose-built for the unique requirements of institutions such as hospitals and healthcare facilities. By combining rugged construction, versatile installation options, and precise adjustability, Grass delivers a hinge solution that stands up to the demands of healthcare use while enhancing the appearance and functionality of any medical space.

 

About Grass America

Grass America is a quality-driven manufacturer of hinges, drawer slides, lifters, and drawer systems. The company's first-class movement systems keep America’s kitchens, baths, and office facilities operating at their best. Grass America's manufacturing facility in Kernersville, North Carolina, sells functional hardware and accessories throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico via 130 distributor locations and to most of the leading kitchen cabinet manufacturers. The company is proud that its employees come from all over the world and often reach more than 30 years of experience. Choose Grass America as your reliable partner in business for functional hardware. For more information about Grass America’s Institutional Hinges and the full range of functional hardware solutions, visit www.grassusa.com.