About Jefco Manufacturing
About Jefco Manufacturing
Jefco Manufacturing Inc. was founded in 1938 and has operated as a family business for four generations, growing from a small Detroit manufacturing operation into an industry leader in hinge and hardware production headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With more than 80 years of experience, the company has built a reputation for custom hinge design, engineering, and production serving industrial, marine, and aerospace customers.
The product line includes butt hinges, carbon fiber hinges, marine cast hinges, and a wide range of gate hardware, with specialties spanning friction hinges, continuous hinges, spring-loaded hinges, strap hinges, tee hinges, concealed hinges, double-pin hinges, and stainless steel construction. Jefco also provides CNC machining and custom fabrication services, allowing it to produce hardware to OEM drawings rather than only stocking standard catalog sizes.
Jefco's hardware serves markets that include agriculture, boat building, residential HVAC, consumer product manufacturing, and military equipment, reflecting the versatility of its hinge and latch designs across both marine and industrial environments. ChatMRO indexes the Jefco catalog so buyers can search by hinge style, material, or pin configuration to find matching part numbers quickly.
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Frequently asked questions
What types of hinges does Jefco Manufacturing produce?
Jefco manufactures butt hinges, carbon fiber hinges, marine cast hinges, friction hinges, continuous hinges, spring-loaded hinges, strap hinges, tee hinges, concealed hinges, and double-pin hinges. This breadth covers both standard hardware applications and specialized marine and industrial uses.
Does Jefco Manufacturing offer custom hinge fabrication?
Yes, Jefco provides custom design, engineering, and production services, including CNC machining, to produce hinges and gate hardware to customer specifications. This allows buyers to source non-standard hinge sizes or configurations that aren't available off the shelf.
How long has Jefco Manufacturing been in business?
Jefco Manufacturing was founded in 1938 and has operated as a family-run business through four generations. The company grew from a small Detroit operation into an industry leader now headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
What industries does Jefco Manufacturing serve?
Jefco's hinges and gate hardware serve agriculture, boat building, residential HVAC, consumer product manufacturing, and military applications. This range reflects the company's capability to produce both marine-grade and general industrial hardware.
What materials are Jefco's marine hinges typically made from?
Jefco's marine cast hinges and continuous hinges are commonly produced in stainless steel and other corrosion-resistant materials suited to saltwater exposure. The company's marine hardware line is one of its listed specialties alongside general industrial and gate hardware.