Here ’ s to New Beginnings . Introducing the 180SUS Damper Hinge
It ’ s never easy saying goodbye to an old friend . As far as concealed hinges are concerned , the 100 series was where it all began for Sugatsune . It was part of the first generation of concealed hinges available on the market . And it has been a mainstay of our cabinet and furniture hardware range ever since .
But times change and component designs move on . Sugatsune has been a driving force in concealed hinge innovation over the years . From our Olympia 360 hinges with their adjustable Lapcon dampers to the way we radically reimagined the entire concealed hinge concept with our HES range , opening the door for use on interior doors and slim frames , we have always taken pride in listening to the market . Building solutions that answer real-life needs is what we specialise in , even if it means breaking new ground .
And that ’ s what we have done again . The 100 series has been a mainstay for so long because it is reliable , simple , and solid . It does everything you need from a standard concealed hinge . But what interior designers and cabinet makers expect from ‘ standard ’ has moved on . It was time for us to make a change .
So goodbye , 100 series . Hello , 180SUS . Recognising the time has come for us to update our standards , we are retiring our original concealed hinge model . And replacing it with a modern reboot that ticks more boxes with regards to what customers are looking for these days .
So , what can you expect from our brand new 180SUS concealed hinge ? The redesign has focused on four areas .
Clip-mounted convenience
The 100 series pre-dated the development of clip-on mountings for cabinet hinges . Back when the 100 series came out , all cabinet hinges were screw-mounted . This means mounting plates have to be screwed onto both the door and the inside of the frame , making final positioning tricky . Whether you screw the hinges to the frame or the door first , you have to then support the weight of the door while you finish the second lot of screws , making precise alignment difficult .
The 180SUS series adopts the now-standard clip mounting system we use with our other concealed hinges . Each hinge separates into two parts . One half is screwed on the frame , the other on the door . Then they simply clip back together to hang the door . Once done , you can adjust vertically , horizontally and by depth for precise final alignment .
Soft-close control
In keeping with the success of our other concealed hinges and our reputation as a world leader in soft-close technology , the 180SUS series is also available with a built-in damper . More than avoiding doors being slammed , our patented rotary damper technology provides a premium experience , with a smooth , controlled closing motion every time .
Stainless steel everything
Many components on the market are advertised as being manufactured from stainless steel , with accompanying claims about their tensile strength and anti-corrosion properties . But certainly as far as concealed hinges go , what you find is that only the main visible plates
New Stainless Steel Concealed Hinge with Soft-close and Clip-On features
are made from stainless steel . The interior components like the springs and pins are not .
The 180SUS breaks with this trend . Every last part is made from 304 stainless steel , striking a great balance between tensile strength and corrosion resistance . As a result , it has passed stress testing up to 30,000 use cycles , and also came through salt spray corrosion testing up to 72 hours . Not only is it the only all-stainless steel concealed hinge available on the market , it is also a big step forward for outdoor and marine environments .
Flexible options
Finally , the 100 series was only suitable for overlay installations where the edge of the door sits over the cabinet body where the hinges are attached . These days , we know a lot of cabinet makers prefer inset doors as it reduces the profile of the cabinet and , for some , provides a more pleasing finish aesthetically .
Concealed hinges for inset doors require a different shape to overlay hinges . The pivot arm has to work at different angles . But in the interests of giving customers flexible options to suit all requirements , we ’ ve added an inset model to the 180SUS range .
The 180SUS hits the shelves in August . There ’ s no concealing our excitement - get in touch with the Sugatsune UK team to join in .