Shower Door Hinge – Melbourne 044 Wall Mount, Offset Back Plate — Polished Chrome
A square-edged wall mount hinge with an offset back plate for frameless glass shower doors.
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About this hinge
The CRL Melbourne Wall Mount Offset Back Plate Hinge (MEL044) is a wall mount 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 1-13/16" deep, holes 2-1/2" apart in the glass. Made by C.R. Laurence (CRL) in 2 finishes, including polished chrome, matte black.
The CRL Melbourne Wall Mount Offset Back Plate Hinge (MEL044). It mounts the door to the wall with an offset back plate. It fits 5/16" to 1/2" thick tempered glass. Two hinges hold a door up to 100 lb and 30" wide; three hold up to 120 lb. The part that clamps onto the glass is 3-9/16" x 2-7/16" (tall x wide). The glass needs a mouse-ear notch 2-1/2" long x 1-13/16" deep, holes 2-1/2" apart, per CRL's template. Made of brass.
- Fits 5/16" to 1/2" glass
- Holds a door up to 100 lb with 2 hinges
- Doors up to 30" wide
- 3-9/16" x 2-7/16" on the glass
- Glass cut-out: a mouse-ear notch 2-1/2" long x 1-13/16" deep, holes 2-1/2" apart
- Self-centering: returns the door to closed
Specs
| Finishes | 2 |
|---|---|
| CRL model | MEL044 |
| Size on the glass (tall x wide) | 3-9/16" x 2-7/16" |
| Glass cut-out | A mouse-ear notch 2-1/2" long x 1-13/16" deep, holes 2-1/2" apart |
| Max door weight | 100 lb with 2 hinges, 120 lb with 3 |
| Max door width | 30" |
| 5 Degree Pre-Set | No |
| Adjustable | No |
| Back Plate | Offset |
| Glazing Thickness | 5/16 in. To 1/2 in. (8 mm To 12 mm) |
| Height | 3-9/16 in. (90 mm) |
| Material | Brass |
| Maximum Clamping Screw Torque | 60-70 lbf.in (677.9-791 cN.m) |
| Maximum Door Weight - 2 Hinges | 100 lbs. (45.4 kg) |
| Maximum Door Weight - 3 Hinges | 120 lbs. (54.4 kg) |
| Maximum Door Width - 2 Hinges | 30 |
| Maximum Door Width - 3 Hinges | 34 |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Self-Centering | Yes |
| Series | Melbourne |
| Width | 2-7/16 in. (62 mm) |
Glass cut-out
This hinge needs a mouse-ear notch 2-1/2" long x 1-13/16" deep, holes 2-1/2" 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.
Complete the look in Polished Chrome
Common questions
What glass thickness does the CRL MEL044 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 1-13/16" deep, holes 2-1/2" 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 3-9/16" x 2-7/16" (tall x wide).
How many hinges do I need?
This is one hinge. Most doors hang on two; two of these hold a door up to 100 lb and 30" wide, three hold up to 120 lb.
What finishes does it come in?
Polished Chrome, Matte Black. 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, glass cut-out and finish before you order.
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Match your holes, glass and finish.
Measure center to center between your existing holes and check your glass thickness. A new handle has to match both.
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