Most of the fittings are plated metal parts that are used to connect, build and complete cabinets, wardrobes, doors, etc.
Cabinet fittings are parts such as handles, hinges, rails, jacks, etc. which are used to make and connect cabinets. If you know that cabinets are divided into two parts, body and fittings, you will understand the importance of these tools. The importance of these tools increases when the beauty aspect comes into play. Fittings have a great impact on the appearance of cabinets, and if we want to have a high-quality work, we must use high-quality fittings in its construction.
What are the types of cabinet fittings?
1. Handle
Since the handle is a surface and external tool, it is considered one of the important fittings of the cabinet. The beauty and quality of the handle has a great impact on the overall quality of the work.
The types of handles are classified into two categories: classic and modern, which are made of wood, ceramic, metal, etc. Choosing a cabinet handle depends entirely on your taste, budget and matching it with your cabinet and kitchen decoration. In minimal kitchens, cabinets are made without handles. In this case, cabinet fittings without handles should be used for that.
2. Cabinet Hinges
Hinges are actually cabinet joints. A hinge is a mechanical piece that connects the door and the main body of the cabinet and causes the cabinets to rotate and move. Screws are also used to connect the hinge to the cabinet. Hinges are divided into two categories, simple and gasur (which itself has different types, simple, pump, etc.). Due to the continuous use of hinges, their material and quality are very important.
3. Rail
Rails are used so that the drawers can easily move on top of each other. It might be interesting to know that in the past, instead of today's modern rails, a groove and a groove were used on the body. One of the factors that determine the quality of the cabinets is the smoothness of its movement, which depends on the quality of the rails. They will.
4. Cabinet base
Another external fittings is the cabinet base. Cabinet bases are used to increase the height of the cabinet and easy cleaning of the kitchen. Since the weight of all the cabinets is on its base, the resistance and strength of the bases is very important. Most cabinet bases are made of metal or plastic. In some materials, the base is also made from the material of the cabinet itself.
5. Jack in the cabinet
The jack is used for the vertical cabinet door above the sink and to keep it open. There are steel, brass and plastic jacks in the market, of which stainless steel is the best.
The types of jacks are divided into three categories: pump, bus and arm jacks.
- Pump jack: These jacks are also called gas jacks. To buy pump jacks, first of all, you should pay attention to the width and weight in the cabinet. In this way, for doors with less width and weight, jacks with less power can be used.
- Bus jack: This type of jack is also called an elevator. As its name suggests, the hinged door does not open anymore and it goes up and down like a bus.