Closers on kitchen cabinets: how to adjust and repair

Recently, a lot of attention has been paid not only to the functionality of furniture, but also to ensuring comfort during its use. If previously silent, smooth facades could only be seen on premium-segment furniture, now installing a closer on a drawer is not so expensive. Of course, furniture closers for swing doors are much cheaper. But furniture with drawers (in particular kitchens) always costs more. As well as equipping them with various accessories.

What are they?

The main purpose of door closers for kitchen cabinets is to protect door hinges, preserve the integrity of furniture parts, and prevent paint chips, scratches, and cracks. They are mainly necessary for glass facades, for which impacts of any kind are destructive. Thanks to the closers, the doors close softly and silently, without sudden movements and the possibility of the facade hitting the body.
Important advantages of door closers:

soft closing of the door, preventing defects;
wide choice of mechanisms;
the door closes tightly, it never opens on its own;
quick installation;
the capsule filler (liquid, gas) is located in a sealed chamber;
removable elements are quickly replaced with new ones;
In high-quality products, oil rarely leaks out when it breaks; more often it remains in the capsule.

Like any furniture fittings, door closers also have disadvantages:

the oil inside the metal capsule thickens at low temperatures in unheated rooms;
installation of the closer must be carried out taking into account many requirements and instructions;
Some samples have an unaesthetic appearance.

The closer is designed to protect door hinges

In high-quality products, all elements can be easily changed if necessary.

Gas lifts - what are they and what are their features?

Gas lift is a shock-absorbing mechanism whose purpose is to open doors and hold them in that position. Thanks to him, this does not require much effort. The design is completely sealed - nitrogen is placed inside during the production of the product, and if it is damaged, it cannot be repaired. The advantages of gas lift include:

reliable fixation and smooth movement;
easy opening even in the absence of a handle;
long service life;
compatibility with any door material.

They give kitchen cabinets a stylish look, allow them to be used quietly, while maintaining the integrity of the elements and extending the life of the furniture.

How are they installed?

The gas lift is installed in strict accordance with the instructions, which is the key to its uninterrupted operation. It is important to understand:

each facade will require 2 gas lifts, which avoids its distortion;
the 100N marking indicates the need to mount the cabinet to the wall and is used only for heavy and massive doors;
installation of products is carried out at the very end, when other fittings are already installed.

Varieties

Accessories for kitchen furniture are classified according to the principle of operation, structure and method of placement. According to the first criterion, closers are divided into the following types:

Gas. The kitchen cabinet door closes smoothly until it comes into contact with the rod, which enters the gaseous environment of the impenetrable space, thereby slowing down the movement of the door. The approximate period of operation is 5 years. The mechanism does not contain oil; in case of breakdown, the furniture will not be damaged by spilled liquid. Gas closers can be used in rooms with any microclimate.
Oily. Ensures smooth, complete closing of doors. A high-quality oil-based device operates without repair for up to 10 years.

Gas

Oil

Gas-filled closers are used for hinged doors, and oil-filled mechanisms are used for sliding and hinged doors, as well as drawers. The former are cheaper, but last much less due to the high pressure inside the devices when the valves are closed.

Types of door closers by type of fastening:

Loopbacks. Reliable, simple, inexpensive, but not installed on drawers and sliding drawers. Mounted on door hinges.
Mortise. Located in close proximity to the hinges, they are installed on cabinets using the hidden installation method. They are durable and resistant to external influences.
Corpus. Products are attached to furniture using self-tapping screws or special bolts. Their advantage is the ability to install on various types of cabinets, but their disadvantage is the complexity of installation. The importance of all operating rules and the absence of distortions are important.

Hinges with closers are quite common, which eliminates the need for additional equipment.

Mortise

Hull

Loopy

Lifting mechanisms

Lifting mechanisms are another useful device for kitchen furniture. Typically, wall cabinets have a hinged type of door opening, as a result of which they create a feeling of some bulkiness. An alternative would be doors that hinge upward. It is for such doors that lifting mechanisms are used. Thanks to this opening mechanism, getting items out of the closet becomes very convenient . When using such mechanisms, the facades do not need to be equipped with handles; they open when lightly pressed.

In turn, lifting mechanisms can be divided into the following groups.

Spring brackets - they are used for inexpensive furniture structures. The disadvantage of this system is the inability to stop the door in the half-open position.
A gas elevator is an analogue of a spring system that operates from air pressure. The disadvantage of the gas system is that when the cabinets are closed, there is a strong load on the gas brackets, which contributes to rapid wear of parts.
There are brackets that allow you to leave the door in any position. In addition, it is possible to regulate the door opening up to 107 degrees. This system provides soft and smooth closing of doors and has a beautiful and modern design . These brackets are the most durable.
The most popular styles currently are electric lifting mechanisms; they are also called “smart kitchens”.
And another type is a folding system that allows you to fold the facades over the body. With this system, the doors open parallel to the cabinet. Opening is carried out by pressing the facade.

Criterias of choice

Before installing a closer on a kitchen cabinet, you need to consider important factors:

Location area and fastening method. For example, for mounting hinge closers on door hinges, separate sockets are used. If they are not available, it is recommended to choose mortise or case mechanisms.
Part weight. A weak device will not withstand a heavy door and will soon fail. If a mechanism with strong resistance is used for a facade with light weight, then the sash will not close.

The demand for a brand and the presence of positive reviews are no less important when selecting accessories. If you set a goal to use high-quality, durable products, you should contact trusted manufacturers of furniture closers. It is important to pay attention to the possibility of adjusting the fittings. If you don’t want to waste time on this, you should choose closers with automatic mode.

Choosing furniture hinges

Fasteners should be selected based on the thickness of the doors, their weight, and the material used to make the hinges. The most popular are 4-hinged overhead devices, which are suitable for any furniture with hinged doors. There are several varieties:

heel;
invoices;
gallery;
semi-overhead;
piano;
deposits, etc.

The solution is selected according to the dimensions of the furniture and the material of its manufacture. It would also be advisable to purchase hinges that match the design of the cabinet.

Self-installation of hinges on kitchen cabinets

Before you start working, you should prepare a drill with drills, a screwdriver, a tape measure, a pencil, self-tapping screws and screws (as a rule, they come complete with hinges). Kitchen cabinets should be secured properly. The fixation method is selected based on the door material, as well as their weight - heavy parts or whose height exceeds a meter will require at least 3 hinges, while 2 are usually used. The process is as follows:

Using a tape measure, a minimum of 10 cm is set aside from the upper and lower edges of the doors, which will prevent the sash from quickly becoming loose.
The loops are applied to the place of future fixation and markings are applied with a pencil for a more precise connection.
Holes for the cups are drilled - a depth of 1.2 cm is sufficient, after which they are inserted and screwed with screws. It is important to hold the screwdriver strictly perpendicular to avoid uneven installation.
The door is hung on the body. It is better to do this on a flat surface, while the side of the furniture on which the hanging bar is fixed should be horizontal.

There is no need to be alarmed if the doors do not move easily when first opened - after some time the hinges will develop, which is also facilitated by lubricating them with machine oil.

Leveling and Adjustment

To complete the installation of the hinges, they should be adjusted in 3 planes:

horizontally - necessary for the normal movement of the door from right to left or vice versa, so that there are no gaps between it and the furniture body;
vertically – movement in a vertical position, which is also adjusted during operation, since the doors sag over time;
relative to depth - required to strengthen or weaken the pressure to the body.

Modern hinges are very easy to adjust - they have oval holes that allow you to easily move the product by slightly loosening the screws with a screwdriver.

Installation Rules

Only specialists undertake the installation of labor-intensive shock-absorbing systems. To learn how to accurately install a door closer on a kitchen cabinet at home, you need to study the relevant master classes. Body overlay models are sometimes equipped with a stopper, which is applied to the edge of the detailed part and attached without preparatory markings. Installation steps for overhead fittings:

holes are created on the surface for self-tapping screws or fastening bolts;
the base of the closer is screwed on;
the headset is placed.

Installation stages of door closers with gas filler:

markings are made for mounting fasteners;
recesses are drilled for fastening bolts;
fastenings are fixed with self-tapping screws or bolts;
The closer elements are inserted and clicked into place.

Mortise-type closers are installed in a hole that is drilled in the end of the cabinet body. It must match the dimensions of the fittings. Standard hole dimensions are 50 x 10 mm. Installation is completed by inserting the capsule into the socket. It is worth abandoning glue or sealant for fixation, since these products cause difficulties during dismantling in the event of a malfunction. The door closer in the kitchen will not fall out or move without the use of auxiliary fasteners.

Hinge closers are most easily attached to furniture hinges, but if they do not fit, cabinet and mortise options will do. The bowl or arm of the fittings, as a rule, are equipped with special grooves - thanks to them, the device folds on top and snaps into place. During operation, a tightly fixed closer protects the valves from mechanical stress.

Installation

The installation procedure for the oil closer will depend on its design. If it is a mortise type, you will need to drill a hole in the cabinet body from the end, the size corresponding to the sleeve (as a rule, it is 50 mm in length and 10 mm in diameter). Afterwards you just need to insert the capsule into the slot. There are also mechanisms that are simply screwed to the inner wall of the cabinet or one of the shelves using self-tapping screws.

Installing closers on drawers is a little more difficult, since they have a different design. These systems are slightly larger than conventional rails, so before installing them you need to make sure that there is a 2mm free space under the rails. The further order of work is as follows:

Remove the drawer completely from the cabinet.
Dismantle the old slats with wheels.
Screw the fittings with a built-in closer into their place using 3x15 self-tapping screws, checking that the planks are at the same height on both sides.
Screw the trigger to the bottom of the box according to the markings.

For narrow drawers up to 90 cm wide, a door closer can only be installed on one side. For wide boxes you need to use paired guides.

After installation is complete, you need to check the operation of the closer, and also see how tightly the façade adheres to the furniture body. If a small gap remains, the clamping force can be adjusted with a special screw. During the operation of the kitchen, these mechanisms require more careful care than conventional fittings. They need to be cleaned of dirt, lubricated and their operation adjusted from time to time.

Adjustment

After installation, craftsmen sometimes have a question about how to adjust the door closer. If this is not done, the device will be awkward and uncomfortable to use. In this case, the following points are taken into account when adjusting:

closer sliding speed;
density and speed of door closing.

Adjustment becomes a simple process if you use a special screw located on the body of the device. It is important to pay attention to how well the door closes. If something does not suit you, you need to tighten the screw installed at the base of the element. The bolt is rotated clockwise without much effort. If you tighten the screw, the speed of closing the doors will increase, if you unscrew it, it will decrease. Most door closers are self-adjusting, so you won’t have to deal with this kind of work often.

Scheme for adjusting hinges with a closer

Drawer closers

Installation of such mechanisms requires attention and precision.

it is necessary to measure the stroke length of the box and its dimensions;
drill mounting holes;
install the main supporting mechanism;
install the activator.

The activator works in tandem with the response part of the mechanism. It must be installed so that the tongue is 3-4 mm further than the edge of the box, no more. The activator must be adjusted during the process of opening and closing, observing how it interacts with the mating part. The final fixation of the activator is made only after adjustment.

Manufacturers

A guarantee of the reliability of fittings for kitchen cabinets is the choice of devices from manufacturers who have proven themselves to be the best in the world market. The closer serves as an important element of cabinets of all types, so saving is inappropriate. Foreign brands are especially popular in the modern market for kitchen appliances, but domestic companies have also established themselves as a worthy supplier:

Bloom. The Austrian brand has existed for about 70 years and successfully occupies a leading position in the furniture fittings market. Blum develops advanced door closers for kitchen units of various modifications and prices. The company produces high-quality lifting mechanisms and products for retractable systems.
Siro. The Italian brand is very popular in Russia. Each manufacturer’s product undergoes stages of quality control and testing in an international certification concern.
Hafele. The German company produces environmentally friendly, energy-saving fittings. It is recommended to pay attention to the line of mortise shock absorbers, spring and gas lifting mechanisms for facades.
Boyard. The domestic company specializes in marketing products made in China. Boyard offers good budget devices that are distinguished by functionality and high quality.
Hettich. The range of fittings from Germany consists of devices of economy and luxury classes, a varied selection of furniture hinges with a built-in closer. On the company’s official website on the Internet, you can use the function of creating an individual project.
Httti. Another German company that has proven itself well in the domestic market. The products it produces are in demand due to their quality and very affordable cost.

You should care for furniture closers in the same way as other household items. Minor defects in mortise, hinge and overhead mechanisms in most cases cannot be repaired - they are dismantled and easily replaced. To extend their service life, it is necessary to regularly check and tighten the fasteners, clean them from rust, and lubricate them with machine oil or silicone grease if squeaks occur.

Bloom

Boyard

Hafele

Hettich

Budget alternative to door closers

A more affordable and simpler design analogue to furniture hinges with closers is dampers. If the principle of operation of the closer is to gently bring the door to the facade, thereby preventing an impact, then the damper simply softens the impact itself.

Shock absorber. Silicone or oil mechanism for installation on the side of furniture. It has a protruding element in its design that softens the blow.

Bumper . An overhead or mortise silicone gasket installed on the end of the furniture “takes” the blow and muffles the sound.

It is impossible to get used to an unpleasant and annoying sound, so you definitely need to solve this problem. And the use of fittings is the simplest and most affordable option from an economic point of view. It’s doubly nice that furniture closers for kitchen cabinets in most cases do not require any specific knowledge for installation or the presence of special tools. You can install them yourself using a screwdriver, drill and screwdriver.

Closers for kitchen cabinets

Closers are installed on most modern furniture models. Having the instructions at hand, it will not be difficult to independently install the mechanism on any model of kitchen facades.

The hinges are designed to hold the doors closed. This means that the doors are not protected from sudden closing (strong bang, surface damage). If there is glass inside the door or the door is completely glass, then strong impact on it can lead to cracks.

Operating principle of furniture door closers

The operating process of door closers is simple. The mechanism is a spring, which is securely hidden inside a special metal capsule filled with oil or liquid with silicone. The door closing speed is controlled using special valves.

Pressure is applied to the solid wood facade door, and it begins to close under the influence of its own weight. In turn, the door begins to act more and more strongly on the closer’s emphasis. The liquid that covers the spring flows into the capsule sleeve (its rear part). It is held in the sleeve by a double system of seals. A special adjustment element that narrows and expands the outflow channel allows you to control the speed of closing the doors. This occurs by adjusting the speed of the piston movement with this element.

When closing, the door has a stronger effect on the closer. The adjusting element expands more and more and the piston outflow channel becomes smaller because of this. The piston slows down, allowing the door to close smoothly and quietly.

Gas closers are often installed in cheap kitchens. The principle of their operation is as follows - the door closes at maximum speed until a certain moment. At the end of the closing cycle, the door acts on the closer, which uses the gas contained in the capsule. Thanks to this, the furniture door closes silently and smoothly.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros worth knowing:

Smooth closing of the door, preventing damage.
The door is completely closed.
If a significant breakdown of the closer occurs, oil or liquid remains inside the capsule. Liquid does not damage the surface of hanging shelves with drawers.
Can withstand sufficient load (can be used for massive doors).
Large selection and varying prices of mechanisms.
Long term use of door closers.
Easy installation.

Flaws:

The installation of the mechanism must be correct (strictly according to the instructions).
The appearance of the installed door closer is not very aesthetic.
Oil closers perform worse at low temperatures (increased oil viscosity).

Advantages and disadvantages

The door closer is represented by a special mechanism designed for smooth closing of doors. In this case, no unpleasant sounds occur, and the process is carried out slowly. Due to this unique device, it is possible to protect the furniture from strong impacts, so there are no paint chips or other significant damage that is usually not subject to restoration.

High-quality hinges and door closers ensure durability, perfect appearance and attractiveness of kitchen furniture.

The advantages of using furniture with a closer include:

the door closes smoothly, which ensures that there is no possibility of deformation or breakage of the structure;
the doors close tightly, so it is impossible for them to open spontaneously;
high-quality closers are created in such a way that even if a breakdown occurs, oil or other liquids will not flow out of the structure, so they cannot harm the upper surface of the lower kitchen cabinet;
optimal products can withstand even significant loads without breaking or losing their properties;
Door closers are produced by many manufacturers, so each customer chooses the optimal model based on cost, size, production material and other characteristics;
Each person can install the door closer independently, since this process is not considered too complicated or specific;
With the right choice of device, its long service life is guaranteed.

The disadvantages of using a closer in the kitchen are that installation should be carried out only if numerous requirements and rules are taken into account, otherwise the design will not cope with its purpose and functions. Many door closer models do not have a very attractive appearance. The design requires careful adjustment after installation, without which it will not cope with the assigned tasks. Many people prefer to choose oil closers, but they work worse at low temperatures due to the viscosity of the oil, so it is recommended to choose them only for constantly heated rooms.

How to install

At any furniture or hardware store you can purchase hinges with a special place for closers. This is a very convenient invention - the mechanism is hidden in furniture hinges.

To install the closer on the modules, you will need special self-tapping screws or furniture euroscrews, a screwdriver and instructions for the mechanism. Installing the finishing element is an easy process, even an inexperienced builder can handle it. It is necessary to strictly follow the instructions included with the closers.

When installing large closers for massive doors, the piston always remains on the immovable part of the wooden shelf. The rest of the closer is attached to the cabinet door. Just like large closers, any compact mechanism is installed on a fixed part of the cabinet.

Internal gas closers that are inserted into a hinge are the easiest to install. After fastening the hinges, you need to insert the closer into a special hole in it until it clicks - the mechanism is installed.

The closers are screwed onto the furniture body with euroscrews or self-tapping screws.

How to adjust after installation on the doors

After the mechanism is installed, it must be adjusted. It is worth paying attention to the following factors:

Sliding speed.
Closing speed of the base cabinet door.
Closing tightness (fit).

The mechanism is adjusted using a screw on the body. By tightening the screw, the speed at which the door (or drawer) closes increases.

When weakened, it decreases. This is explained by the capacity of the piston outflow channel. The liquid flows at different speeds through the capsule into the sleeve and back, controlling the movement of the doors.

Correct installation of the closer is a guarantee of its long and trouble-free service.

Review of furniture fittings:

Operating principle

The door closer operates quite simply, which is due to its standard and simple design. The features of its action include:

the main mechanism is a special spring located in a metal capsule, and it is filled with a special liquid or oil;
the product is equipped with special valves that make it possible to adjust the speed of closing the doors;
due to the closer, pressure is applied to the front of the door, which guarantees its smooth and silent closing under the influence of its own weight;
this leads to the fact that the door acts on a special stop, which acts as part of the closer;
the liquid covering the spring is lowered into a special capsule sleeve;
it is held in the sleeve by a special system of seals;
the adjusting part of the product ensures a narrowing or expansion of the outflow channel, therefore control and regulation of the door closing speed is ensured;
in the process of closing the door, it begins to exert a stronger influence on the closer;
the adjusting part of the product expands quite strongly, so the piston outflow channel decreases;
this causes the piston to slow down, so the door closes really slowly, without sudden movements, and there are no knocks or other extraneous sounds.

If you choose high-quality hinges and closers, they are guaranteed to protect facades from various damages, and will also be durable and easy to use.

Gas closers are often installed on inexpensive cabinets. They work in such a way that the door closes as quickly as possible until a specific moment, after which it begins to act on the closer, which uses gas located in a special capsule for operation. This principle of operation ensures silent and slow closing of the door at the end, but the product itself is considered quite fragile and short-lived.

Manufacturers of fittings for kitchen cabinets and bedroom furniture

Expensive oil closers use higher quality and more expensive oil. Let's look at the most popular manufacturers of kitchen furniture fittings:

BLUM fittings . Austrian company producing various kitchen accessories. The most popular manufacturer of lifting mechanisms in Russia is bloom. The price of products is very varied (from 140 rubles to 800 rubles).
Vauth Sagel . The second most popular manufacturer, popular in Russia. The German company is recognized as the best in the world. The price for closers is from 300 rubles to 1000 rubles.
Hettih . German company - manufacturer. The cost of mechanisms and handles for furniture ranges from 150 to 400 rubles.
Siro . Austrian company. The price of door closers ranges from 130 rubles to 500 rubles.
agoform. The German company is a manufacturer of fittings for kitchen furniture. The cost of the company's products varies from 200 rubles to 900 rubles.

Video presentation of Bloom fittings:

Kitchen cabinets are used daily, which wears out the fittings. It is necessary to timely care for and clean the door closers from dirt.

When a squeak appears, you need to tighten all the screws on the hinges.
All fittings and roof rails in the interior are cleaned with a soapy solution and clean napkins.
The hinges must be lubricated periodically.
Do not clean the door closer mechanism with soda or other granular cleaning agents.
You cannot “help” door closers close the doors all the way.

The mechanism of the closers is very simple, so breakdowns with proper operation are practically excluded. If a breakdown does occur, it is better to call a specialist or replace the broken door closer with a new one.

There are many manufacturing companies with different prices for accessories, so it is quite easy to select and install door closers according to your capabilities and needs. Installing the mechanism is also not difficult. The main thing is to follow the instructions exactly. You need to take care of kitchen fittings in the same way as all other household items. Proper installation and maintenance will allow you to enjoy silent closing of kitchen cabinet doors for a long time.

Silence is the key to peace of mind and health

Constant noise that haunts almost every person at work, at home and anywhere else has a negative impact on the psyche. In a noisy environment, you will not be able to concentrate, think and fully perform certain types of work. You won’t be able to rest and completely relax either. All this leads to a stressful state. What is an indirect cause of exacerbation of chronic diseases and the emergence of new health problems.

Modern construction and finishing technologies using soundproofing materials help minimize extraneous noise from the outside. But how to maintain this silence in the room to ensure peace and comfort?

When choosing household appliances, first of all, study the technical passport and hygiene certificate. For equipment that will operate for about 1 hour, the noise characteristics should not exceed 75 dB. For household appliances operating for a longer period of time, or even around the clock, the reproduced noise should be no more than 40 dB during the day, and no more than 30 dB at night.
Equip each piece of furniture with high-quality fittings that close the doors silently. We are talking about furniture closers for kitchen cabinets, various shock absorbers and dampers that soften the impact when closing.

Kinds

The classification of closers distinguishes them by the type of working fluid (oil or compressed gas), as well as the scope of application. Naturally, different mechanisms are needed for hinged, folding facades and drawers.

Oil closers with spring mechanism

No, we are not talking about Soviet tight springs that slammed the doors shut with all their might. Modern kitchen closers are a spiral in a sealed sleeve filled with viscous oil or liquid silicone. Special valves on the mechanism body allow you to adjust the resistance of the medium to the movement of the spring, which in turn affects the speed and force of closing the door. These models are quite reliable, but they are not cheap.

Oil closers are designed in such a way that even if they fail, the working medium cannot leak out of them. This type of mechanism is used for both kitchen fronts and drawers. The latter usually come already built into the system of guides along which the box slides, and are completed with a supporting bar - a trigger.

Gas closers for the kitchen

These are inexpensive mechanisms that only operate at the end of the door closing cycle. They are installed directly into a loop of a special design, where they are simply fixed in a separate groove. For flaps, gas lifts are used - rather primitive hydraulic systems, where the immersion of the rod slows down the resistance of the internal environment in the sleeve. The deeper it sinks when closing, the higher the resistance to its movement, which prevents the door from slamming sharply.

The disadvantage of gas mechanisms is that the pressure inside remains maximum the entire time the cabinet is closed. Because of this, the service life of such fittings is usually short.

Also for kitchens, various electric drives are produced that open/close the doors themselves, responding only to pressure. But it’s no longer possible to call them simply closers.

Is it worth installing closers on not all doors?

I often see mega-saving “life hacks” in articles - advice to install closers only on those doors that you use most often. This is absolutely not worth doing.

I myself don’t have door closers on just one mezzanine door. It so happened that one hinge turned out to be defective, and they didn’t get around to going to replace it (although there was an agreement with the seller). So this is the most annoying factor in the kitchen at the moment.

You quickly get used to good things.

Very soon it becomes a habit to close the door in a certain way, knowing that it will “reach out” and gently return to the closed position. And when you automatically begin to handle the rest of the doors in the same way, you begin to flinch from the loud knock - it becomes so unexpected.

Manufacturers and prices

BLUM is an Austrian company engaged in the production of furniture fittings, today it is considered one of the best. Its products are reliable, high quality, but not cheap. Main range:

Blumotion are oil door closers that are produced in several versions: complete with hinges for swing doors and simply with a button. The latter can be mounted in any part of the case, on the bottom or shelf inside the cabinet. Blumotion door closers are available in a wide range: with curved or straight arms, as well as for corner and inclined hinges.
Clip Top hinges resemble standard four-hinge hinges in appearance, but come with a built-in closer. Available for doors with any opening angle from 95 to 170 degrees.
Blumotion Metabox – kitchen door closers for drawers with a load of up to 25 kg without height restrictions.
Tandem are already full-fledged mechanisms that provide full or partial extension of drawers, as well as their smooth closing. The cost of such accessories is twice as high, but it can withstand quite a decent load (about 30 kg).

Hettich is another popular manufacturer of mechanical fittings, but this time German. Our market offers only drawer closers from the company's own series ArciTech, InnoTech and Quadro V6. But for swing doors there are Clip-on hinges of the main types (overhead, inset and semi-overhead) with opening angles up to 270 degrees.

Important points when buying a door closer

When faced with choosing a closer, it is important to know what parameters will affect its performance and durability.

How to choose a door closer

When choosing a closer for a kitchen cabinet, pay attention to the following :

Weight of the part that will act on the closer. A weak mechanism will not withstand the pressure of a massive door and will quickly fail. The weight of a light facade will not be enough when using a device with high resistance; the sash will not close.
Method of fastening and location of the mechanism. To install loop closers, there must be special sockets on the hinges of the headset. If there are none, stop at cabinet or mortise ones. If you want to install closers yourself, choose those that will be easier for you to secure.
If you don’t have time to regulate and configure the closer, pay attention to models that are self-adjustable .

The popularity of the brand and the presence of positive reviews play an important role when choosing furniture fittings. If you want to purchase a high-quality product that will last a long time, it is better to avoid buying door closers from little-known or dubious manufacturers.

The best furniture fittings manufacturers

Among the manufacturers most in demand on the furniture fittings market, the top lines of the ranking belong to foreign companies. Russian importers of Chinese products have also proven themselves well :

The world-famous Austrian brand Blum (pictured) has conquered markets in more than 20 countries over almost 70 years of existence. The company began its journey from a blacksmith shop that produced horseshoes. In 1958, the first furniture fittings were released. Blum offers high-quality door closers of various types and price categories. It is worth paying attention to the lifting mechanisms and devices for retractable systems offered by the manufacturer.
German fittings Hafele also occupy a leading position in the world market. The company has been operating since 1923. Eco-friendly, energy-saving production allows us to set reasonable prices for products. Of interest is the line of mortise shock absorbers, spring and gas lifts for facades.
Hettich fittings are produced in Germany and are deservedly popular among consumers. The assortment includes products from economy to luxury class, a wide selection of furniture hinges with built-in closers. The site has the option of designing a furniture set layout with the selection of the most suitable fittings.
The Siro brand in Russia sells accessories produced at a factory in Italy. Among the products, numerous groups of mortise closers and compact lifting mechanisms stand out. All products undergo testing and quality control in an international certification concern.
The manufacturer Vauth-Sagel specializes not only in the manufacture of fittings. At plants in Germany, wire and sheet metal are processed. This ensures high quality material for the production of furniture components.
The domestic company Boyard (photo on the right) sells products made in China. The assortment includes budget-friendly, high-quality fittings. It is worth studying the representative's proposals if you need hinges with a built-in closer or closers for drawers.
The TBM company represents Chinese products under the Firmax brand. All products are tested in our own product testing center. In the company's retail outlets and online store, you can safely purchase hinge closers and components for retractable systems at affordable prices.

How to fix a broken door closer

Small hinge, overhead or mortise mechanisms usually cannot be repaired when broken . They are dismantled and replaced with new devices.

To extend the life of your mechanisms, do the following::

protect against corrosion if the product is steel (remove rust, treat with an anti-corrosion agent, for example, WD-40);
If squeaking occurs, lubricate with machine oil or silicone grease;
check and tighten fasteners.

Lifting mechanisms are more complex and have more parts in their structure . Lifts can be disassembled into spare parts and replacement parts can be selected for them.

Repair is available in the following cases:

Oil leak. Locate the leak. If it's a small crack, fill it with caulk. Add leaked oil through the holes for the adjusting bolts. Synthetic motor oil or shock absorber fluid will do.
Try to repair detected cracks and breaks by welding. Level the weld seam to the surface by grinding it.
If the closer rod is bent, straighten it with a hammer. Try to use moderate force to avoid damaging the part.