Forget That ‘ Sagging ’ Feeling . Sugatsune Ensures Every Wardrobe Door Hangs Just Right
It ’ s enough to make anyone ’ s spirits sag . Just a matter of months , or even weeks , after completing a big cabinet fit-out . you notice something isn ’ t quite right .
The doors on those new full-length wardrobes no longer look quiet aligned . There ’ s something clunky about the way they open and close . Worst case scenario , the doors no longer even close properly .
Sad to say , but you ’ ve fallen victim to the dreaded sag . It ’ s the curse of larger cabinet doors . Many a cabinetmaker and carpenter get cursed for it .
Yet sagging doors are rarely anything to do with the quality of workmanship . It ’ s all down to the type of hinges used .
Concealed Problems … Solved
Concealed hinges are the go-to choice for most cabinetmakers . Not having any part of the hinge visible when a cabinet door is closed is desirable aesthetically .
But most concealed cabinet hinges are not designed for larger wardrobe-type doors . Even when you double or even triple up on hinges , the mechanisms get overloaded . Over time , the hinges get dragged out of alignment . That ’ s when doors start to sag .
The Sugatsune J95 series is an exception . A 40mm concealed hinge compared to the standard 35mm , the J95 has been specially engineered to be more robust and more resilient , especially when used for larger doors . And without taking away any of the convenience and utility of a concealed hinge .
More so than weight , the real point of difference with the J95 is door width .
Most concealed cabinet hinges are limited to maximum widths of 600mm . Anything more , and they struggle with the additional downwards torque . J95 hinges , by contrast , can handle doors up to 900mm in width , allowing for much wider , more accessible cabinets .
Simplifying Installation
The J95 range also simplifies installation for larger doors . Two hinges can do the work of up to five conventional concealed hinges for doors up to 25kg in weight . Three J95 hinges will hold doors weighing up to 40kg .
This convenience is supported by simple clip-on installation and easy adjustment after mounting . Once the hinge body is installed on the door and the mounting plate on the cabinet , the two just clip together . Adjustment screws allow you to tweak depth , vertical alignment , overlay and tilt for the perfect finish .
J95 hinges come in 16mm and 25mm overlay varieties . 25mm hinges are suitable for ‘ full overlay ’ applications to completely conceal a cabinet frame when the door is closed . There is also an inset J95 option , where the closed door remains flush with the inside edge of the frame .
O . M . M . Wardrobe Adjusters , Take a Bow
While the J95 range solves the problem of sagging , there ’ s a further risk with larger doors . They are also more prone to warping or bowing . Especially the slimmer profile types used for wardrobes and other floor-to-ceiling cabinets .
The solution ? Straightening bars to provide extra support .
Sugatsune customers have privileged access to some of the best concealed wardrobe adjusters and straightening bars available on the market , courtesy of our partner O . M . M .
O . M . M . is an Italian manufacturer that specializes in precision engineered metalware fittings for furniture . With a range that covers everything from shelf supports to level adjusters , O . M . M . provides the kind of concealed components that are never noticed but make all the difference to durability and performance .
As exclusive distributors of O . M . M . products in the UK , the company ’ s wardrobe adjusters are an ideal complement to our J95 range .
The final touch
One final challenge large cabinet doors pose . The bigger and heavier a door is , the harder it is to hold in a closed position . And that increases the risk of sag . A door swinging open unwanted leaves all those torque forces pulling down on the hinges . Not to mention getting in the way .
Our ML-ZN80 magnetic touch latches are designed to hold large cabinet doors firmly in place . They deliver a strong magnetic force and feature a metal casing for long lasting durability . The benefit of a touch latch is that you don ’ t have to worry about clasp mechanisms or handles . They are easy to install , easy to use , and leave no trace on the exterior of your cabinet .
For sturdy , reliable , robust wardrobe door solutions of every size , you can count on Sugatsune ’ s full support .