Grass TEC 864 Self-Close 1" Overlay Face-Frame Hinges Nickel, 108° Dowel - 02879-15
Description
Grass TEC 864 Self Close Hinge For Face Frames
Grass TEC 864 self close hinge gives a concealed, face frame solution that keeps cabinet doors closing to a consistent position, which helps casework line up across a run. Grass America engineering is used here to exceed industry standards for load rating, opening cycles, and closing cycles, so the hinge is built for frequent use in busy cabinet installations. This TEC 864 self close 1 inch overlay hinge is part of the concealed cabinet hinges class, which hides the working parts and keeps the cabinet front visually clean while still controlling door motion. The hinge is made in the USA, so sourcing stays within a domestic supply chain while matching Grass TEC 864 system specifications across jobs. A solid metal cup and all-steel moving mechanism parts support the door on the cabinet over years of repeated openings, keeping the self close function dependable in service.
Key TEC 864 Details For Cabinet Projects
- The 108 degree opening angle lets the door swing wide enough for normal cabinet access, which supports ergonomic use of shelves and interior hardware without excessive projection into the room.
- Design for doors up to 3/4 inch thick matches common cabinet construction, so standard face frame doors fall within the rated range without changing door build ups.
- The shallow 10.5 mm cup depth fits many profiled door edges, which reduces the risk of breaking through thinner panels when boring for concealed hinges.
- Two cabinet mounting options, side mount and wraparound mount, give flexibility in how the hinge attaches to the face frame, which helps match shop preferences and existing drilling setups.
- Available boring patterns of 42 mm and 45 mm align with common boring equipment layouts, so hinge cup drilling can follow existing line boring or hinge boring routines.
- Two fastening designs, screw-on and doweled, let shops choose between traditional screw fixing or dowel location in the cup, which can speed assembly or match existing doors.
Mounting And Adjustment For TEC 864 Hinges
TEC 864 hinges use a face frame-friendly mounting design so they work directly with 3/4 inch thick frames on standard cabinet boxes. The wraparound mount style positively locates the hinge base on 3/4 inch thick face frames, which helps position the hinge consistently across multiple openings and simplifies layout. An alternative side mount option lets the installer attach the hinge to the side of the face frame instead, which can align better with certain construction methods or retrofit needs. The 108 degree hinge offers three dimensional adjustment, so once doors are hung, they can be dialed in without changing the boring pattern or moving the cup.
Using This Grass Concealed Face Frame Hinge
Where This Wraparound Face Frame Hinge Fits
This wraparound face frame hinge is designed for 1 inch overlay doors on 3/4 inch thick face frames, so it suits many face frame kitchen, bath, and built-in cabinets that follow those common dimensions. The positive wraparound base location on the face frame helps keep reveals consistent from cabinet to cabinet, which is especially useful on long runs where small placement errors add up. With doors up to 3/4 inch thick supported by the 108 degree TEC 864 design, most standard stile and rail or slab cabinet doors fall inside the intended envelope. The shallow 10.5 mm cup lets the hinge be used on doors with profiled edges, so decorative edge treatments can be combined with a concealed hinge layout without changing to a deeper bore. Available 42 mm and 45 mm boring patterns fit many hinge boring machines, so existing production setups can align to the TEC 864 system with minimal change in fence positions. The dowel cup option referenced in the description works with a doweled fastening approach in the door, which can support repeatable positioning of the hinge cup in production settings.
Adjustment Range That Reduces Door Rework
The 108 degree TEC 864 hinge provides three dimensional adjustment, which lets installers correct small variances after the doors are mounted rather than rebuilding parts. A cam side adjustment of plus or minus 1.5 mm allows the door to shift left or right relative to the face frame, helping to straighten reveals between adjacent doors along a run. Cam depth adjustment of 2.5 mm out and 0.5 mm in lets the door move closer to or farther from the cabinet box, which is helpful when aligning the door face plane with neighboring fronts or with surrounding millwork. A slotted screw hole height adjustment of plus or minus 2 mm gives vertical movement, so top and bottom reveals can be tuned without reboring or moving the cup. Self close action brings the door shut at the end of the swing, which supports consistent closing behavior across multiple openings and reduces the chance of doors resting partially open. All moving mechanism parts have all-steel construction, which supports this repeated adjustment and motion while maintaining hinge geometry over time. Using the specified #6 x 5/8 inch flat head screws for the hinge cup and #8 x 3/4 pan head screws for cabinet attachment ties the hinge into the door and frame with fasteners sized to the engineered design, which supports long-term stability under rated loads.
Common Questions About TEC 864 Cabinet Hinges
What type of hinge is the Grass TEC 864 02879-15?
The Grass TEC 864 02879-15 is a concealed cabinet hinge for face frame construction, so it hides the mechanism while supporting self closing doors on standard framed cabinets.
How far does this TEC 864 hinge allow the door to open?
The TEC 864 hinge opens to 108 degrees, which lets the door swing wide enough for normal cabinet access while maintaining controlled movement at the hinge.
What door thickness is this Grass concealed hinge designed for?
This Grass concealed face frame hinge is designed to work with doors up to 3/4 inch thick, matching typical kitchen and bath cabinet door constructions.
How does the wraparound mount work on a face frame?
The wraparound mount style positively locates the hinge base on 3/4 inch thick face frames, giving a repeatable reference that helps keep door reveals consistent across cabinets.
What adjustments are available on the TEC 864 hinge?
The TEC 864 hinge provides cam side adjustment plus or minus 1.5 mm, cam depth adjustment 2.5 mm out and 0.5 mm in, and slotted screw height adjustment plus or minus 2 mm for final alignment.
What screw sizes does this TEC 864 hinge use?
This TEC 864 hinge uses #6 x 5/8 inch flat head screws for the hinge cup and #8 x 3/4 pan head screws for cabinet attachment, matching the fastener dimensions in the product description.
Selecting This TEC 864 Hinge For Your Cabinets
This TEC 864 1 inch overlay face frame hinge is tailored to 3/4 inch thick face frames and doors up to 3/4 inch thick, so it fits many standard framed cabinet builds. The concealed design with self close function keeps the hardware out of sight while supporting consistent door motion across a run of cabinets. With a shallow 10.5 mm cup, 108 degree opening angle, and full three dimensional adjustment, this Grass TEC 864 self close hinge provides the mounting and alignment flexibility needed for precise reveals. For projects that call for a concealed, face frame-oriented hinge with wraparound or side mount choices under the TEC 864 system, this model aligns with those requirements.
