Installation Difference

HES1F HES3D

HES2S

Door Door

The HES1F is designed for slim frames . It seamlessly fits into frames of 8 mm .

The HES3D does not need processing on the wall if the frame thickness is around 25 mm . The 7-axis construction requires less mortise depth .

The HES2S is a surface-mount model There is no need to mortise the frame .

Want to know what the secret to beautiful doors is ? Ok , so the choice of materials and craft that goes into making the door are all important .

But do you want to know what else ? Concealed hinges . There , we said it . Why ? Well , let ’ s turn that question around . If you have a beautiful , attractive , lovingly made door , why would you want to take anything away from it with visible hinges ?

We ’ re not just talking cabinet hinges here , either . 30 years ago , Sugatsune introduced a genuine game-changer in hinge technology . The HES3D was the first concealed hinge developed to be able to hold the weight of full-length interior doors . The most heavy-duty hinge in the range can handle doors up to 125kg in weight .

To achieve that , we reimagined the concealed hinge concept altogether . The pivot-arm mechanisms that are standard issue on most concealed cabinet hinges don ’ t lend themselves well to high loads . So we went back to the drawing board completely , reengineering the classic butt hinge so the central barrel tucks away in recesses within the footprint of the hinge itself .

This means the hinge mechanism is concealed completely between the stile and jamb when the door is closed . But the sturdy load-bearing capabilities of the classic barrel hinge are retained .

Over time , we have extended the HES3D range to include options for everything from small cabinets to those heavy-duty interior doors we have already mentioned . That makes it the only end-to-end concealed hinge solution for every architectural purpose .

And now we ’ ve taken the concept another step forward , casting our eye to mounting options for slim-framed and frameless doors .

Introducing the HES1 and HES2 .

Award-winning

The HES1 is already an award winner . In Japan , it was named in the Good Design Award Best 100 2022 . Out of more than 1,500 products that received awards overall , the top 100 are singled out on the basis of earning “ a particularly high reputation as a design that suggests the future .”

Similarly , the HES1 was also recognised with a Kids Design Award , a programme backed by Japan ’ s Ministry of Economy , Trade and Industry that rewards products with “ designs that contribute to the safety and security of children .”

So what ’ s the story with this future-facing , kid-friendly hinge ? The HES1 was developed for flush-to-wall doors and slim frames as little as 8mm wide . By providing flawless integration between door and wall , the HES1 is perfect for achieving slick minimalist designs for interior doors , builtin cupboards and wardrobes , partitions and more .

Unlike the HES3D , the HES1 is not completely concealed when closed - but its profile is so small that it is all but invisible .

And that is down to the ultra-snug fit the HES1 achieves between door and wall or frame - a quality which also explains its nomination for a Kids Design Award . With only the narrowest gap ( less than 5mm ) between stile and jamb on the hinge side , the risk of little fingers getting trapped is removed .

Simple installation

The HES2 , meanwhile , combines the advantages of a fully concealed hinge with the simplicity of surface mounting . With the HES3D , you have to mortise both the door and the frame to fit the hinge . When the door is closed , the hinge mechanism is hidden in the mortised space .

The HES2 works on the same principle , but you only have to mortise the door . The frame-side plate can simply be screwed on . This significantly reduces the time and effort it takes to hang a door . And it also means the HES2 can be installed on both slim-framed and frameless doors .

Like the original HES3D , both the HES1 and HES2 can be split into two parts to be installed separately on the door and frame to make life easier . Once the door is hung , the hinges can be adjusted vertically , horizontally and by depth for a precise finish . And all hinges in the HES range are built to be supremely durable , having successfully passed 300,000-plus open / close cycles in testing .

Easier to install in a broader range of locations and with enhanced safety - there ’ s just no concealing the benefits of the extended HES range . Now the secret is out , make sure you don ’ t miss out .