# Glass to Glass Shower Door Hinge 135° – Geneva 045 – 9 Finishes | CRL | IDEAL Shower Doors URL: https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/p/gen045ch Description: The CRL Geneva 045 Series 135 Degree Glass-to-Glass Hinge (GEN045) is a glass-to-glass hinge for frameless glass shower doors; it fits 5/16" to 1/2" glass, and needs a mouse-ear notch 2-1/2" long x 1-15/16" deep, holes 2-1/4" apart in the glass. Made by C.R. Laurence (CRL) in 9 finishes, including p Seller: IDEAL Shower Doors, Danvers, MA (https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/) ## Product facts - Part number: GEN045CH, GEN045BN, GEN045MBL, GEN045PN, GEN045SB, GEN0450RB, GEN045BBRZ, GEN045SN, GEN045BR (CRL) - Product: Glass to Glass Shower Door Hinge 135° – Geneva 045 - Price by finish: Polished Chrome (GEN045CH) $56.32 each; Brushed Nickel (GEN045BN) $56.32 each; Matte Black (GEN045MBL) $56.32 each; Polished Nickel (GEN045PN) $78.59 each; Satin Brass (GEN045SB) $56.32 each; Oil Rubbed Bronze (GEN0450RB) $78.59 each; Brushed Bronze (GEN045BBRZ) $72.04 each; Satin Nickel (GEN045SN) $78.59 each; Polished Brass (GEN045BR) $78.59 each - Availability: Polished Chrome: in stock; Brushed Nickel: in stock; Matte Black: in stock; Polished Nickel: in stock; Satin Brass: in stock; Oil Rubbed Bronze: in stock; Brushed Bronze: in stock; Satin Nickel: in stock; Polished Brass: in stock - Summary: The CRL Geneva 045 Series 135 Degree Glass-to-Glass Hinge (GEN045) is a glass-to-glass hinge for frameless glass shower doors; it fits 5/16" to 1/2" glass, and needs a mouse-ear notch 2-1/2" long x 1-15/16" deep, holes 2-1/4" apart in the glass. Made by C.R. Laurence (CRL) in 9 finishes, including polished chrome, brushed nickel, matte black. - Shipping: free on every order; usually ships within 3-7 business days (US only). - CRL fees (passed on at cost, never marked up): $5.00 small-order fee on orders under $50. A single unit pays $0.00 in fees. Details: https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/policies#fees - Returns: All sales final, no returns or exchanges. https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/policies#final - Buy: https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/p/gen045ch --- ![CRL Glass to Glass Shower Door Hinge 135° – Geneva 045, Polished Chrome](https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/img/hw/GEN045CH-1.webp) CRL · Part GEN045CH In stock # Glass to Glass Shower Door Hinge 135° – Geneva 045 — Polished Chrome A square-edged 135° glass-to-glass hinge that hangs a frameless door from a fixed glass panel. Polished Chrome · $56.32 + Free shipping **5/16"–1/2"** Glass thickness **135° glass to glass** Mounting **3-1/2" tall** On the glass **80 lb** Max door, 2 hinges Finish: **Polished Chrome** **Ships free to your door** Free on this and every order. Usually ships in 3–7 business days. **Free shipping** On every order **All sales final** Check your [glass thickness](https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/measure). **How-to guides** [Written by installers](https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/guide) ## About this hinge The CRL Geneva 045 Series 135 Degree Glass-to-Glass Hinge (GEN045) is a glass-to-glass hinge for frameless glass shower doors; it fits 5/16" to 1/2" glass, and needs a mouse-ear notch 2-1/2" long x 1-15/16" deep, holes 2-1/4" apart in the glass. Made by C.R. Laurence (CRL) in 9 finishes, including polished chrome, brushed nickel, matte black. The CRL Geneva 045 Series 135 Degree Glass-to-Glass Hinge (GEN045). It hangs the door from a fixed glass panel at 135°. It fits 5/16" to 1/2" thick tempered glass. Two hinges hold a door up to 80 lb and 28" wide; three hold up to 120 lb. The part that clamps onto the glass is 3-1/2" tall. The glass needs a mouse-ear notch 2-1/2" long x 1-15/16" deep, holes 2-1/4" apart, per CRL's template. It takes the same glass cut-out as the Geneva 345, Geneva 545. Made of brass. - Fits 5/16" to 1/2" glass - Holds a door up to 80 lb with 2 hinges - Doors up to 28" wide - 3-1/2" tall on the glass - Glass cut-out: a mouse-ear notch 2-1/2" long x 1-15/16" deep, holes 2-1/4" apart - 5° pre-set, so the door closes 5° into the shower ## Specs | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Finishes | 9 | | CRL model | GEN045 | | Size on the glass (tall x wide) | 3-1/2" tall | | Glass cut-out | A mouse-ear notch 2-1/2" long x 1-15/16" deep, holes 2-1/4" apart | | Max door weight | 80 lb with 2 hinges, 120 lb with 3 | | Max door width | 28" | | 5 Degree Pre-Set | No | | Adjustable | No | | Edge Profile | Square | | Glass To Glass Angle | 135 | | Glazing Thickness | 5/16 in. To 1/2 in. (8 mm To 12 mm) | | Height | 3-1/2 in. (89 mm) | | Material | Brass | | Maximum Clamping Screw Torque | 60-70 lbf.in (677.9-791 cN.m) | | Maximum Door Weight - 2 Hinges | 80 lbs. (36.3 kg) | | Maximum Door Weight - 3 Hinges | 120 lbs. (54.4 kg) | | Maximum Door Width - 2 Hinges | 28 | | Maximum Door Width - 3 Hinges | 32 | | Mounting Type | Glass To Glass | | Self-Centering | Yes | | Series | Geneva | | Width - Door Portion | 2-3/16 in. (56 mm) | | Width - Sidelite Portion | 2-9/16 | ## Glass cut-out This hinge needs a mouse-ear notch 2-1/2" long x 1-15/16" deep, holes 2-1/4" apart in the tempered glass, per CRL's template. Tempered glass can't be cut after it's made, so a replacement hinge has to fit the cut-out already in your glass. **Same cut-out (2):** these fit the same glass. - [Glass to Glass Shower Door Hinge 135° – Geneva 545](https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/p/gen545ch) - [Glass to Glass Shower Door Hinge 135° – Geneva 345 Adjustable](https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/p/gen345ch) [Not sure which hinge you have? Try the Hinge Finder →](https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/guide/which-hinge) Matching hardware ## Complete the look in Polished Chrome - [Pull handle 8" Back-to-Back Square Pull Handle Polished Chrome](https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/p/sq8x8ch?part=SQ8X8CH) $72.99 - [Glass clamp Square Hole-in-Glass Fixed Panel U-Clamp Polished Chrome](https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/p/scu4ch?part=SCU4CH) $11.70 - [Towel bar 24" Single-Sided Square Towel Bar Polished Chrome](https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/p/sq24ch?part=SQ24CH) $86.13 - [Robe hook Designer Robe Hook Polished Chrome](https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/p/drh1ch?part=DRH1CH) $19.49 - [Knob Back-to-Back Square Paddle Knob Polished Chrome](https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/p/sdk180ch?part=SDK180CH) $65.69 ## Common questions **What glass thickness does the CRL GEN045 hinge fit?** 5/16" to 1/2" thick tempered glass. Measure your glass at a bare edge before you order; our measuring guide shows how. **What glass cut-out does it need?** A mouse-ear notch 2-1/2" long x 1-15/16" deep, holes 2-1/4" apart, per CRL's glass template. Tempered glass can't be cut after it's made, so a replacement hinge has to fit the cut-out already in your glass. **How big is the hinge on the glass?** The part that clamps onto the glass is 3-1/2" tall. **How many hinges do I need?** This is one hinge. Most doors hang on two; two of these hold a door up to 80 lb and 28" wide, three hold up to 120 lb. **Which other hinges use the same cut-out?** Glass to Glass Shower Door Hinge 135° – Geneva 545; Glass to Glass Shower Door Hinge 135° – Geneva 345 Adjustable. Hinges that share a cut-out can replace each other on the same glass. **What finishes does it come in?** Polished Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Matte Black, Polished Nickel, Satin Brass, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Brushed Bronze, Satin Nickel, Polished Brass. Match the finish of the hinges and other hardware on your shower. **Can I return it?** No. All sales are final, so please check your [glass thickness](https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/measure), glass cut-out and finish before you order. 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