There ’ s No Secret To Why Our Hidden Door Systems Are Such a Hit
Magicians famously never share the secrets behind their tricks . But at Sugatsune , we take the exact opposite approach .
In fact , there ’ s nothing we like more than demonstrating exactly how our groundbreaking architectural components work . There are no illusions , no sleight of hand , just world class design and engineering expertise in the finest Japanese tradition .
That ’ s why we love getting out and about to trade shows , putting our products on display , meeting people , and getting hands-on in showing what we offer .
KBB Birmingham at the National Exhibition Centre last month was our first opportunity to meet and mingle again post-COVID and it was great to be back ! With our products , it really is a case of seeing is believing . We can describe the way they work , the innovative approaches our design teams pride themselves on and our unwavering commitment to premium quality in both form and function . It ’ s only when you see them in action that you really grasp the magic .
Wow factor
There were plenty of ‘ wow ’ moments at KBB Birmingham . Our sliding door systems drew particular admiration from the many visitors we warmly welcomed to our stand . And none more so than the MFU1200 , our exemplary flush sliding door system .
Whisper it - that means bona fide hidden doors .
You ’ ve seen it in countless movies . A plain panel in a wall with no outward sign of handle or hinges , which nonetheless opens at a touch onto a secret room or concealed passageway . There ’ s often a hint of some ingeniously complex contraption at work .
Not so with the MFU1200 . As with all of our components , for us the real magic lies in its beguiling simplicity .
Whether you ’ re looking to conjure something extra special with a walk-in closet , a hidden study or cubby hole , or discreetly enclosed storage space , the MFU1200 makes the concealed door concept readily available to all .
No handles ? No problem
The MFU1200 functions with just a single top sliding rail - no bottom rail or floor groove is necessary . This minimal number of parts allows for straightforward installation .
But the real secret to the MFU1200 is its motion . Unlike pocket sliding door systems , it doesn ’ t move directly sideways - there ’ s no need to build a pocket or a recess in the adjoining . And unlike our equally popular LIN-X lateral hinges , it doesn ’ t open forwards and across .
Instead , the MFU1200 opens back and across - leaving the open door neatly flush with the adjacent wall . The advantage of this compared to the other lateral opening options ? You don ’ t need a handle . Push anywhere on a plain panel to set it back on the rail , and then slide to open .
And that ’ s the trick behind a hidden door , the simple way . The Sugatsune way .
Easy adjustment after mounting means you can position the panel to sit perfectly flush with surrounding surfaces when closed . Try it out on visitors - see how many guess there ’ s a door there first time .
As a final touch , the slide mechanism features a two-way damper , providing beautifully controlled motion in both opening and closing . A gentle push , and watch the panel gracefully slide open of its own accord , with minimal effort . We were asked ‘ How do you do that ?’ more than a few times .
Flush opening for every situation
Nor can we be accused of being a one-trick pony with the MFU1200 . It is just one of a whole range of solutions we supply for achieving discreet , neat , controlled opening , on everything from small cabinets to full-length wardrobes and interior doors .
The aforementioned LIN-X lateral hinge range , for example , means you can optimise use of space by avoiding doors swinging outwards as they open and close , tucking flat against an adjacent surface as they open instead . And our popular HES3D concealed hinges , which are now available for doors weighing from 9kg all the way up to 125kg , provide a similar tidy finish , with their wide opening angle meaning an open cabinet or door tucks neatly out the way flat against the next surface .
A box of tricks ? For us , it ’ s more about providing premium options through innovative design and precision engineering expertise . And while there ’ s plenty of aesthetic value in keeping door mechanisms hidden , there ’ s no smoke and mirrors about how we do it . Get in touch to find out more .