Furniture closers for kitchen drawers, installation and adjustment

Gas elevators are widely used in various spheres of life, including devices of this type that are actively used in the furniture industry. Unlike conventional springs, taking into account the power, such a device has a wide range of possible forces. In addition, the gas lift for the bed allows you to quickly and easily find things located in the box under the bed, since lifting it will not cause any difficulties. Designs equipped with such a device will be indispensable for people living in small apartments, since during the day such a sleeping place can be easily hidden in a closet.

Operating principle

Movable closers are simple in design, and their operating principle is as follows:

1. The role of the working mechanism is played by a special spring enclosed in a metal capsule with a special oil or liquid.
2. The design includes control valves that allow you to change the speed of door closing.
3. The closer acts on the front of the doors, facilitating their silent and smooth closing.
4. The protruding part of the mechanism acts on a special latch, and an oily liquid is introduced into the capsule sleeve. It is held there by a special system of seals.
5. The regulatory mechanism narrows or widens the outflow channel, which allows you to regulate the rate of closure.

When purchasing reliable and high-quality closers, they will provide better protection of the facade from negative influences. In inexpensive furniture sets you can find a gas closer, which works on the principle that first the door closes as quickly as possible, and then slows down. The technology guarantees silent door closing, but is not durable.

Is it possible to do without gas lift?

Some users, when purchasing an office chair, prefer models without gas lift, considering the device useless. But no seating furniture without such a system will be comfortable and convenient. This is especially true in workplaces where people are present for long hours. In addition, chairs are often used by several employees who have different heights and weights. The 360-degree rotation function of the structure greatly facilitates the work process - if you need to grab something from the side or behind, you don’t have to stand up, just turn around.

But functional chairs are popular not only in offices; at home, several family members can also be at the computer, using one seating area. For this reason, the adjustment function is necessary everywhere to create comfort, convenience, and reduce stress on the back. A gas lift is especially needed for chairs used by children, since their posture is just developing.

What types of door closers are there?

Kitchen furniture closers may differ in installation location and operating principle. According to the first parameter, they are divided into the following groups:

1. Frame. They are fixed to the inner wall of the cabinet.
2. Built-in hinges.
3. Installed between hinges.

Depending on the principle of operation, the mechanisms are:

1. Filled with oil (ensures smooth closing of the door.
2. Gas (they are affordable, but the doors slow down).

The second type is suitable for swing doors that open downwards. Oil shutters are effective for swing structures.

Lifting mechanisms

If the cabinet has a hinged door that opens up or down, it must be equipped with lifting mechanisms. For a long time, such shutters were found only on luxury furniture, but today they are also installed on inexpensive products. Depending on the characteristics of the project, there are four types of lifts:

1. Based on spring. They are considered the most popular and simplest variety. A spring is made of durable metal that attracts and repels the door. The device is practical and durable. Among the disadvantages is the impossibility of fixing the door in any position; it must be closed or open.
2. Spring oil. This type is characterized by high smoothness of operation, since the spring is fixed in a metal capsule filled with polymer or oil.
3. Gas. The role of the softening agent is played by air, and the closest one is made in the form of a piston chamber. If this container contracts or expands, the pressure changes, allowing the doors to move smoothly. Such elevators fail more often than others, and there are a large number of low-quality fakes on the market.
4. Electric. This is an advanced and more elite solution that can respond to a person touching the door. The opening angle and delay time are selected individually.

Gas elevators

Such products differ from the previous type in a simpler design. When the door is closed, it acts on the piston, the air is compressed and absorbs the impact. The closer is activated at the end of the door stroke. In modern products, the polymer does not fit into the chamber.

The disadvantage of gas lifts is their fragility. Since the closed door constantly impacts the chamber, the equipment cannot last more than 4 years. At the same time, it is sold at an affordable price and is easy to assemble.

Drawer closers

Door closers for drawers are installed on metaboxes - special structures with a solid bottom, front and back structures made of MDF or chipboard. The side walls are metal.

The mechanism can also be placed on a simple kitchen drawer with a wood fiber bottom. However, before installation, you should pay attention to the mounting method. If the product is attached to the bottom, it will need to be further strengthened.

Ball guides with a built-in mechanism are also available for sale. They are more expensive, but save homeowners from having to reconfigure their headphones.

Closers for furniture hinges

There are three types of furniture closers:

1. Standard. Installed in a canvas attached to the bowl. They have a characteristic spring shape.
2. With shock absorption and force adjustment.
3. Overload. Sold separately from awnings and installed as needed. Each manufacturer produces such mechanisms that are suitable only for branded hinges.

Depending on the installation method, ceiling door closers for kitchen cabinets are:

1. With fixation on the ring cup.
2. With latch.

Dampers

Such products are compact in size and eliminate unpleasant noise when opening and closing doors. Shock absorbers have the same purpose as door closers - they absorb the load when closing. Depending on the installation method, the following types of dampers are distinguished:

1. Overload. Installed inside the cabinet in the side wall.
2. Mortise. They are attached to the end of the wall or to the housing cover.
3. Made from silicone. They are fixed at the end with a special adhesive base.

Construction device

The design of a gas lift for a computer or office chair includes the following elements:

1. Button. The part is located under the seat and serves to open and close the valve.
2. Gas valve. Opens when it is necessary to change the height of the seat, fixes the structure.
3. Bushings and seals. They serve to tightly connect parts and also provide sealing of containers.
4. External and internal cavities. Designed for gas passage.
5. Passageway. Needed for height adjustment.
6. Lifting rod. When the height of the chair increases or decreases, it protrudes from the body or hides back.
7. Support bearing. A simple device thanks to which the chair can rotate in the desired direction.

It is not recommended to disassemble gas lifts yourself; violating their integrity is dangerous for humans.

How to choose a door closer

When going to the store to buy a piece of furniture near you, you need to evaluate the main selection criteria and buy quality products that will be durable and reliable. Even at the purchasing stage, it is necessary to determine the weight that the mechanism will hold on each piece of furniture. If you choose an insufficiently strong structure, it will not be able to support the weight of the door and will quickly fail. At the same time, heavy door closers are ineffective for light doors, as they will not ensure smooth operation.

When looking for effective cabinet solutions in the kitchen, you should pay attention to the products of the following brands:

1. Bloom.
2. Hettich.
3. Wout sagel
4. Boyard.

Blum is a well-known Austrian hardware manufacturer that sells a wide range of furniture shutters. Price range from 150 rub. Up to 3000 rub. The shock absorbers are designed for CLIP top hinges and ensure trouble-free continuous operation. The mechanism is mounted on Blum hinges in special seats. If the doors are compact, you can get by with a closer, but for heavy structures you will have to purchase two products.

Models with smooth and silent closing are suitable for drawers with door closers up to 25 kg. They are equipped with metaboxes. For large structures you will need 2 door closers.

The German brand Hettich produces luxury accessories with a minimum cost of 300 rubles. The company's product range includes built-in mechanisms with automatic closing capabilities. In appearance they do not differ from simple loops. There are also devices on sale with an additional damper, which are inserted into the loop in different parts.

Vauth Sagel products have a positive reputation and are manufactured in Germany. It is being developed for luxury furniture sets at a price of 300 rubles.

Boyard mechanisms are Russian accessories that can be purchased at prices ranging from 647 to 5324 rubles. To ensure that the installation of the door closer goes smoothly, it is best to download and print the template.

GTV is a Polish manufacturer of LED luminaires and lighting with distributors in Russia and production plants in China. The company produces affordable gas elevators for 118 rubles.

Criterias of choice

Specialized stores offer a wide range of gas elevators. In order not to be disappointed in the purchase, you first need to figure out what recommendations to take into account when choosing. Experts advise following these rules:

1. The first thing to do is to calculate approximately what the product’s load capacity should be. To do this, you need to know the dimensions of the bed, as well as its weight.
2. Taking into account the obtained parameters, select the necessary device.
3. How easily and quickly the frame will rise depends on the number of shock absorbers installed. It is advisable that the bed be equipped with two mechanisms on the sides.
4. The length of the gas shock absorber is of no small importance. This parameter directly determines the height to which the body will rise.
5. Preference should be given to fittings manufactured by German or German-Russian enterprises. The elements produced by such companies are of high quality and have proven themselves better than others.

If you install too powerful a pneumatic mechanism on the bed, this can lead to certain difficulties. In this case, raising or lowering the bed can be quite difficult.

The device is selected taking into account the required load capacity

For easier lifting, the bed should be equipped with two shock absorbers on the sides

The length of the gas lift determines how high the bed base will rise.

German gas elevators are considered to be of the highest quality.

Assortment of closers for metabox drawers

For example, Blum offers optional Blumotion door closers for the Metabox system. You can buy them at any time. Installing the closer on the box is quite simple - just remove the boxes themselves from the guides and secure the closers between the guides. Detailed instructions help to correctly install closers in the drawer, calculating all the necessary distances.

The principle of how to install Blum door closers on a drawer is easier to understand from the video.

By the way, almost any metabox can be equipped with a closer. Overhead mechanisms with this function are offered by different manufacturers: Boyard, Amix, FGV, Blum and others. Some of them are quite interchangeable. The main thing is to carefully check the basic technical data before purchasing:

• Available drawer designs
• Depth, height of the side walls of the metabox
• The size of the space between the side wall of the metabox and the cabinet body.

If all the calculations for your box coincide with the instructions for calculating the metabox parts of the selected system, then 99% of all additional accessories, including a door closer, will be ideal for you. You can install the nearest one on the box, following the general diagram of the instructions. It is individual for each mechanism and is included in the kit. For example, for the nearby SlowMotion Zeta from FGV (Italy) this is true.

This is what a complete set of fittings (metabox + closer) for the drawer looks like.

IMPORTANT! Since these types of shock absorbers are attached to the bottom of the metaboxes, it is clear that they will not fit into the bottom drawer of a standard kitchen.

There is simply not enough space between the bottom of the drawer and the bottom of the cabinet itself to install them. Thus, the box itself is twisted higher (with a corresponding twist of the facade).

What is

The gas lift used in office chairs is a device that is similar to the lifting mechanism of a dump truck, but smaller. Its other name is gas spring. Externally, it is a metal pipe with two parts of different sizes. The gas lift mechanism is fixed in the upper part to the base of the seat, in the lower part it is attached to the cross. The lifting height depends on the size of the pneumatic cartridge, the length of which varies from 13 to 16 cm. Gas lift functions:

1. Seat position adjustment. When you press the lever, the structure rises if you stand up a little to reduce resistance, or lowers under your body weight.
2. Reducing sudden load on the spine area. When lowered into the chair, the mechanism works as a shock-absorbing device. The seat is springy, significantly reducing the load on the spine.
3. Possibility of rotation 360 degrees. Due to the features of the system, you can easily reach objects that are at arm's length, located on both sides.

The hydraulic cylinder is configured for actions that are necessary when working simply at a desk or at a computer.

How to install a door closer on a kitchen cabinet yourself

If you bought a door closer and want to install it, first of all you can invite a specialist. But you can install it yourself if you handle this process responsibly. To secure it securely, you will need a screwdriver, a hammer, screws, a pencil and the mechanism itself. If you are interested in how to install a door closer on a kitchen cabinet, then you need to follow the following sequence: first, it is better to remove the cabinet from the wall. This will greatly simplify the installation process. Place it in a place convenient for you, turning it with the side to which you will screw it closest;

• the sealing part of the closer is much longer than other parts of the mechanism body. It must first be screwed so that it is firmly attached to the cabinet;
• Using a pencil or marker, mark on the opposite side of the cabinet the point at which the entire mechanism body will be directly attached. Next, use a hammer and a self-tapping screw to drill small holes;

Hinge with closer disassembled

it is very important to install the hinges correctly

Installation of shock absorber (closer)

• it is necessary to carefully secure the nearest housing, slowly tightening it with a screwdriver;
• After installation, check that it was done correctly. Open and close the cabinet door and if it can move, you've done it right. After this, the cabinet can be hung in place.

Installation diagram of the door closer on the drawer

Useful tools for installing door closer hinges and lift mechanism on kitchen cabinets

A well-protected mechanism has many advantages. If ordinary hinges without closers only work to hold doors, then it is precisely this that facilitates the process of opening and closing doors. Protects the sashes from mechanical damage during operation. The mechanism of this device is incredibly simple. The spring, located inside the nearest housing, is encapsulated and surrounded by oil. It is this element that helps the mechanism significantly slow down the door at the last moment of closing.

Choosing a mechanism for the kitchen and its installation

To understand the basic principles of choosing mechanisms, it is necessary to take into account some features. Inside it, the closer is a regular spring, which is hidden in a metal capsule with oil. The door closing speed is controlled using valves.

Even a novice master can handle the process of installing the mechanism. The most important thing is to choose the right mechanism for the type of furniture you need and make sure there are instructions for it. You can also consult a specialist in the store.

Door closers are fixed with self-tapping screws. There are three possible locations for installing the mechanism:

• on the cabinet body;
• on the hinges themselves;
• and between the loops.

To install the mechanism on hinges, these hinges must be equipped with special sockets, which is quite rare. In the absence of such sockets, closers are installed using euroscrews. Using these screws, the mechanism can be installed directly on the kitchen cabinet.

How to adjust the door closer

There are several ways to adjust the door closer hardware. A similar action is performed in three planes: vertical, horizontal and frontal. Before starting work, it is necessary to carry out some preparatory activities:

1. First of all, it is worth assessing the uniformity of fixation of the mechanism. To do this you need to take a building level. If you make a mistake in the attack phase, you can notice the difference in the length of the legs. In this case, corrective work will not give positive results.
2. Next, you should evaluate the need for door alignment. The permissible distance should not exceed 5 mm.
3. The next step is to assess the position of the hinge cup in the door. If the installation was carried out with an error, adjusting the nearest one will not solve the problem.
4. Before adjusting the dimensions, it is necessary to remove all unnecessary elements from the cabinet to ensure easy access to the fittings.
5. All parts of the mechanism are treated with oily liquid or silicone lubricant.
6. The first adjustment is carried out immediately after new furniture appears in the kitchen. Otherwise, gap widths may deviate from normal values.
7. Adjustment begins with aligning the doors. Subsequently, changes are made to other parameters.

Once the preparation is complete, you can begin the adjustment process. In most cases this is done with a Phillips screwdriver, but some designs require the use of a flat tool.

Vertical adjustment is necessary in cases where the cabinet doors are located at different levels, one above the other. To control the vertical uniformity, you need to close the cabinet and then find the two mounting screws. They move back and the door slides into place. After leveling the facade, the screws should be tightened securely.

It is better to carry out such actions in the company of an assistant so that he can check the position of the doors when tightening the screws.

If the gap increases downwards or upwards, it needs to be adjusted horizontally. It consists of tightening a screw in a round slot located near the door itself. The structure must be periodically closed to check its uniformity.

If the door rests on the side of the frame, it will be necessary to adjust the facade. To do this, use the screw farthest from the door. You need to unscrew it a little and pull it towards you. Then the door opens and closes a couple of times. All this time, changes in the gap width are checked. When the required distance is reached, all that remains is to tighten the screw.

Simple models of door closers can be adjustable or non-adjustable. Depending on the design features, adjustment is carried out using different technologies. Items at the checkout counter and in the gas elevators are not customizable and must be removed and reassembled into place.

Other adjustable closers are equipped with an adjusting screw or a special flap. At the installation stage, it is necessary to evaluate the tightness of the door closure. Do not completely unscrew the adjusting screws. Otherwise, oil leakage may occur. The screw rotates slowly, one revolution. Otherwise, the nearest one may fail.

Specifications

If the bed is equipped with a gas lift, the surface of the product can be easily raised and returned to its original position. Everything will go smoothly and without unnecessary noise. The main characteristics of such lifts are:

1. The main substance that ensures the functionality of the structure is inert gas (most often the cylinders are filled with nitrogen).
2. The chamber, rod and support tips are made of steel.
3. The minimum thickness of the walls of the cylinder, which is filled with gas, must be 1 mm, otherwise it will be unsafe to use the structure.
4. Any gas elevator can be compressed by applying force.
5. For the device to function properly, the room temperature must vary between -30/+70 degrees.

Advantages of slatted bed bottom, main types and dimensions

It must be taken into account that the pressure in the cylinder is very high. That is why, if an element is deformed or another malfunction is discovered, it is strictly not recommended to disassemble it and try to repair it yourself. Below is a table showing the calculation of forces for vertical beds.

If you purchased a horizontal type bed, the power of the lift should be different. This is due to the fact that the load in this case is distributed differently. For horizontal beds, you can use less powerful gas elevators.

If a person does not know how much a bed weighs, one can be guided by average values. A single design weighs about 30 kg. The weight of an orthopedic mattress varies from 30 to 40 kg. Therefore, a single bed weighs on average about 60 kg.

Advantages and disadvantages

The closer is represented by a special mechanism designed for soft closing of doors. At the same time, there are no unpleasant sounds and the process is also slow. Thanks to this unique device, it is possible to protect furniture from strong impacts, so paint chips or other significant damage that usually cannot be restored will not appear.

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

The advantages of using furniture with closers 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 closures are created in such a way that even in the event of a breakdown, oil or other liquids will not leak out of the structure, so they cannot damage 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, material of manufacture and other characteristics;
• each person can establish the closest one independently, since this process is not considered too complicated or specific;
• With the right choice of device, a long service life is guaranteed.

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

Types of gas shock absorbers

There are the following types of furniture gas lifts:

1. Direct-acting gas lift, that is, this device works to compress the rod (the rod is in full extension);
2. A reverse-acting gas lift device is triggered by the extension of the rod (the rod is in a recessed state).

Most often, shock absorbers of direct action are used in the manufacture of furniture.

By installing the device in different ranges, it is possible to ensure that the door opens at different angles. This is especially true for cabinets that are located very high, or, conversely, low.

What are the main advantages of using gas elevators over other fastening fittings?

1. Firstly, gas furniture lifts use compressed nitrogen, which does not lead to corrosion of the device, unlike ordinary oxygen. In addition, nitrogen is not capable of damaging the rubber parts of the shock absorber. We can say that this gas greatly extends the service life of the elevator.
2. Secondly, using such lifts you can ensure smooth closing of doors even in budget furniture.
3. Thirdly, modern hardware manufacturers have launched shock absorbers on the market, the installation of which does not require the use of any tools.
4. Fourthly, the large selection of loads that can be used when installing lifts on cabinet fronts allows you to choose the most suitable fittings to open the door silently and with minimal effort.
5. Fifthly, gas furniture shock absorbers have a fairly wide temperature range, thanks to which they can be used in any room.
6. Sixthly, the material used to make gas lifts (steel) makes these devices reliable and strong.
7. Seventhly, the warranty period for these fittings is from ten to one hundred thousand closing and opening cycles, which indicates the high quality of these lifts.

Let's look at the main stages of installing gas furniture struts on horizontal opening doors.

Time-tested quality

Blum furniture hinges are designed to connect the door to the furniture body. The huge assortment that can be found in the store allows you to choose absolutely any opening angle. And if you want everything to work quietly and smoothly, you should also think about door closers.

In their manufacture, only high-quality materials are used to ensure a long service life. The manufacturer guarantees more than 200,000 openings/closings, that is, about 20 years of operation. No special tools or knowledge are required for installation and configuration. Even a beginner can handle this.

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