Tag: Flap Systems

SUGATSUNE: Interzum 2019

New innovative furniture fittings

At the international trade fair Interzum 2019 in Cologne, the Japanese manufacturer SUGATSUNE will be presenting many new, innovative solutions for cabinets, flaps and interior design at its stand in Hall 7.1 D.058. For the furniture manufacturers, designers and interior designers, more than 1,000 innovative products can be seen on the stand.

The new flap fitting Aileron by SUGATSUNE is simply placed on the hinge Olympia. Photo: Sugatsune

The lid-stay AILERON

The special feature of the flap fitting Aileron by SUGATSUNE is that you do not need to attach anything to the cabinet side. The flap is fastened exclusively by hinges. This makes it possible to realize almost “infinitely long” flaps.

The Aileron lid stay is … [READ MORE]

Häfele: New extremely small and extremely strong flap fitting

Digital connection of modern living worlds

Häfele answers the exciting questions of our time at interzum 2019 in Cologne. With digital networking, innovative furniture technology and holistic solutions, the company is re-experiencing its own claim to “think ahead” at the exhibition stand in Hall 7.1, C 040. How easily the smart world of furniture industry and craft can be realized with the Häfele assortment and the many new products becomes visible.

Premiere at Interzum: A novelty in the Häfele Free range – an innovative, extremely small and strong flap fitting. Photo: Häfele

“Smart furniture meets smart home” – what two years ago at Interzum was more of a dream of the future, is now made easy with the Häfele Connect… [READ MORE]

Hettich: The new Flap Fitting wins Red Dot Design Award

ViZard by ambigence: joint development achievement

Invisible working components for magical furniture design: the innovative ViZard by ambigence flap fitting completely disappears into the furniture side panel. Once again, a fitting from Hettich has received the internationally renowned Red Dot Design Award 2019 for this outstanding design achievement.

Award winning product design: the ViZard by ambigence flap fitting from Hettich completely hides working components and convenience in the furniture side panel. Photo: Hettich

Winning the award in the “Product Design 2019” category, the flap fitting clears the way for designing perfect, purist furniture. Innovatively integrated in the side panel, the system is completely hidden from view. Convenience you can feel but not see: this sets new standards in furniture construction.… [READ MORE]

BLUM: New Excellent Solutions for the Current Furniture Trends

German Design Award and iF Design Award for flap lift and fastening system

The design of Blum products convinces internationally and is repeatedly honored. The Austrian hardware specialist has recently received the German Design Award for two products: for its new Expando T fastening system and for the Aventos HK top flap system. For the latter there was also the iF Design Award.

Blum Aventos HK top: German Design Award 2019 and iF Design Award 2019 for Blum’s new flap system with integrated functions and a straightforward design in a small size. Photo: Blum
Excellent product design by Blum

Design plays a major role in the development of modern furniture fittings. On the one hand, sophisticated solutions support … [READ MORE]

Hettich: New Concepts

Design meets individuality

Hettich is presenting surprising concepts with a focus on design and individuality from 16 to 19 October 2018 at “Sicam” in Pordenone, Italy’s most important trade fair for components. Integrated fittings and exceptional design inspiration extend an invitation to engage in dialogue on tomorrow’s furniture design.

The flap fitting from Hettich disappears into the furniture side and creates latitude for new furniture design. Photo: ambigence
Individuality as an eyecatcher

In a striking drawer presentation, Hettich will be showing that there’s the right solution for every wish: in terms of creative diversity, functions and cost efficiency. The options provided by design flexibility are in the spotlight at Sicam and emphasise the system’s many different facets. Providing clever and … [READ MORE]

BLUM: the 4 most important movement technologies

  • For comfortable opening and closing of furniture fronts, with or without handles
  • Mechanical or electrical, but also combinable
  • The right movement technology for every application
4 movement technologies and many possibilities

Blum products create a lot of comfort in a wide variety of furniture trends

Handle-less kitchens are still very much in trend. Proven comfort brings a wide range of fitting solutions from Blum. Photo: Blum

The Austrian furniture fittings specialist Blum supports a multitude of furniture trends and design ideas with its 4 movement technologies Blumotion, Servo Drive, Tip-On Blumotion and Tip-On. Whether mechanically or electrically supported – for every application and handle situation Blum has the right movement technology.

Innovative furniture fittings from Blum ensure that the

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BLUM: new solutions for thin furniture fronts

Thin furniture fronts – Blum provides the right fitting.

Full range fastening system for doors, pull-outs and selected flaps.

Furniture with thin fronts is the latest trend. The Austrian manufacturer of fittings Blum was the first supplier to develop a full range fastening system for thin fronts for flaps, door and pull-out applications. The new solutions can help to build very special pieces of furniture.

For thin door fronts as small as 8 mm: the new Clip top Blumotion hinge with Expando T, the clever mounting system. Photo: Blum

Blum is the first hardware manufacturer to offer a universal fastening system for thin-framed applications – doors, drawer fronts and selected flaps. Different materials, such as chipboard, HPL … [READ MORE]

PERFECT COMBO FOR DRINKS COMPARTMENT FLAPS

The perfect combo for drinks compartment flaps:
Kinvaro D and Tiomos flap hinge

GRASS Kinvaro D. Photo: Grass

With these two new products, GRASS is increasing the comfort of opening and closing flap cabinets: for interzum, Tiomos will also be presented as a flap hinge; together with the equally new Kinvaro D flap holder, it forms a harmonious and elegant combo for drinks compartment flaps. Both products are also in the new “Night” surface finish, continuing the elegance of dark surfaces on the interior of the piece of furniture.

With these two new products, GRASS is increasing the comfort of open-ing and closing flap cabinets: for interzum, Tiomos will also be presented as a flap hinge; together with the equally
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Wood + metal – the Kesseböhmer Leitmotif for 2017

Timeless material mix – the warmth of wood and the functionality of metal

Caption: A striking combination of wood and metal: Kesseböhmer’s new “Arena select” tray has a low railing seamlessly bonded with the bottom panel. An open frame made of solid wood by the wood specialists Rockenhausen is fitted snugly into the low railing to form the tray sides. Photo: Kesseböhmer

Wood is still the material of choice for creating kitchens with an ambience of warmth and well-being. More and more users are choosing open plan kitchens merging directly with the adjoining living areas and echoing their style and comfort. At the same time, users expect advanced functionality and the utmost convenience. At this year’s Sicam from October … [READ MORE]

Aventos HK top – the new generation of lift systems

Small stay lift for easy installation

Aventos HK top, Blum’s new lift system for stay lifts is small in dimension so it merges beautifully with cabinet interiors. Installation is easy. Either use pre-mounted system screws for industrial manufacturing or the lift mechanism itself as a mounting template.

Aventos HK top boasts small dimensions, easy installation and simple adjustment. Photo: Blum

The new Aventos HK top stay lift is less than half the size of the present Aventos HK model. Thanks to its new clean-cut design, it harmonises beautifully with cabinet interiors. Blum’s latest lift system for stay lifts is installed close to the top panel so it blends into the furniture. The newly designed, minimalist cover caps … [READ MORE]

Individual style behind the fronts: Kesseböhmer now offers „Edition“ versions for base units and wall units

Major drivers of Kesseböhmer’s 2017 Interzum stand are individual choice and brand differentiation. The expanded Edition range of décor elements is part of this focus. Edition gives kitchen manufacturers the option of transforming not only a “Dispensa” larder unit, but now also an “iMove” wall unit from standard fittings to customized pieces of well-designed furniture. “Edition” elements can be harmonized with the rest of the kitchen and with adjacent living areas. They can also be chosen to reinforce the brand image.

Kesseböhmer iMove edition. Photo: Kesseböhmer

The new “Arena pure” tray, another successful mix of wood and metal, harmonizes perfectly with the “Edition” concept. “Arena pure” trays continue the emphasis on contemporary design and the … [READ MORE]

“Push-to-open” made effortless: Kesseböhmer takes handleless opening and closing a step further

The strong contemporary trend to clarity, straight lines and serene elegance has generated minimalistic kitchen designs with smooth handleless fronts for cabinets and drawers. Kesseböhmer is supporting this long-term trend with a new generation of mechanical push-to-open storage fittings for kitchen units. The unobtrusive technology enables user-friendly, emotive opening and closing. At the Interzum from May 16 to 19, 2017 in Cologne, Germany, the company will be showcasing new mechanical “push-to-open” solutions for its lifters and narrow base unit fittings. One welcome benefit is to make push-to-open functionality now an option for virtually the whole kitchen.

Kesseböhmer Dispensa junior III push-to-open. Photo: Kesseböhmer

A gentle push with your hand or your elbow, or a quick bump with your hip or … [READ MORE]

Blum Easy Assembly

Easy Assembly mobile app, the digital tool for the convenient installation of furniture fittings. Blums mounting mobile app always provides all the necessary information.

The Austrian furniture fittings producer Blum offers Easy Assembly – a helpful mobile app to make installation of furniture fittings easier and more efficient. In the free mobile app are all the necessary information about the installation of Blum fittings. Blum Easy Assembly also provides information about their proper adjustment.

Integrative, demonstrative and complete: Easy Assembly, the digital Blum tool for furniture makers and installers. Photo: Blum

The mobile app Easy Assembly from Blum gives carpenters and furniture installers valuable support. Easy Assembly helps furniture makers and furniture installers with all information about the installation, … [READ MORE]

High-tech for furniture flaps

Light-weight Free flap H 1.5: High-tech for furniture flaps

Equipped with the convenient multi-position stop function, the Free flap 1.5 can be used with flaps weighing up to 5.5 kg – and up to 11 kg for two-sided applications. Photo: Häfele

With its new Free flap H 1.5 Häfele has taken the trending popularity of flap fittings for kitchen wall units to another level entirely. The highly economical Free flap H 1.5 stay flap fitting features an innovative material mix in which high-tech, efficient installation and attractive design blend as a successful symbiosis.

The fittings developed and produced according to German standards at our own production plant in Hungary are characterised by the ultimate ease of use and functionality. Under

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Blum offers a diverse programme of lift systems for the entire home

Austrian fittings manufacturer Blum offers a comprehensive programme of lift systems for wall cabinets, covering a great many applications. Presented for the first time at interzum: the new AVENTOS HK-XS stay lift.
The Aventos HF bi-fold lift brings enhanced user convenience to modern kitchens. It’s ideal for large two-part fronts. Photo: Blum

More and more lift systems are being used for modern wall cabinets today. They are ergonomic, look good and are the latest trend. Aventos, Blum’s programme of lift systems, comprises various models and covers a wide range of applications for the entire home.

The Aventos HS up and over lift can be used if there is enough space above the wall cabinet. Photo: Blum

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Blum’s solutions for handle-less furniture throughout the home

Uniform front gap allows you to combine different motions technologies

Handle-less kitchens are still very much in trend. A wide range of fittings solutions by Blum offers tried and tested user convenience. Photo: Blum
  • Motion technologies bring enhanced convenience to handle-less furniture
  • Different motion technologies can be combined thanks to uniform front gap
  • Allows you to implement handle-less furniture throughout the home

Hoechst, Austria – October 2015. Austrian fittings specialist Blum offers four motion technologies, producing countless solutions to support the big trend towards handle-less furniture. No matter what solution you opt for (depending on the application), the uniform front gap of just 2.5 mm means that all four motion technologies can be combined as desired. In other words, handle-less … [READ MORE]

Häfele Free flap fitting family

The new freedom in movement

Häfele Free fold. Photo: Häfele
  • Häfele introduces the new Free flap family
  • All of the most popular types of opening for flaps on wall units are covered
  • Free flap fittings are slimmer, lighter and simpler

Häfele brings new freedom in movement with the Free flap fitting family. All Free flap fittings are available on the market now. It doesn’t matter whether a flap opens mechanically or electrically, or whether it is lifted, tilted, swivelled or folded – it immediately provides added value to any furniture item. And last but not least more efficiency when working. Flaps also provide more options in the visual and technical design of furniture, and have tangible benefits compared to hinged … [READ MORE]