Bin Problems ? Let Sugatsune Put a Lid On Them
Bins are hardly the most glamorous addition to any space . Yet from cafes and restaurants to shopping centres and transport hubs , they provide an essential function that makes them impossible to overlook .
From a design perspective , that creates a challenge . Yes , you need bins as an important amenity . After all , providing adequate waste collection options will help to keep a space pristine . But ensuring receptacles associated with refuse contribute to the overall aesthetic appeal – that ’ s a tricky one .
In truth , this is exactly the sort of challenge that interior designers thrive on . But what they ’ re not always helped by is the choice of components available .
Take bin lids , for example . One of the problems that designers frequently raise is the limited choice in lids available on the market . Off-the-shelf options are restricted to a relatively small number of shapes and sizes , meaning there aren ’ t many options for the design of the bins themselves .
Larger buyers – retail and fast-food chains , for example , or large transport operators – can afford to have lids built to customer specifications in bulk quantities . But the scales involved are beyond the reach of smaller businesses . They have to make do with what they can find pre-made .
One of our missions as a trusted supplier of architectural hardware is to increase the amount of choice available to our customers . So bin lids was an obvious market for us to target . Our multi-purpose lid range now includes 60 different products . And we don ’ t just offer plenty of different shapes and sizes to cater for those varied off-theshelf needs . Our range includes plenty of added-value features that take the possibilities of bin lids to another level .
Looking beyond variety
First and foremost , our multi-purpose lid range is designed to cover all bases with how and where bins are deployed .
The AZ-AT features a sensor which activates the top-mounted flap , allowing waste to be put into the bin without the need to touch any surfaces .
This includes options with and without hinged coverings , so you can have a choice of either a closed lid in the conventional sense , or just an open aperture . It includes different mounting options , with lids designed for the top of a bin , on the side , or inclined at an angle .
And of course , it includes different shapes and dimensions . For components with and without lids , across different mounting positions , we offer circular , square and rectangular lid shapes , in sizes ranging from 56 x 56mm , to our largest lid by area , which is 220 x 400mm . And to top it all off , we now offer many of our lids in black as well as the standard chrome finish .
Beyond variety , one of the USPs Sugatsune brings to the market is our ability to add different functionalities to basic lids . We are a specialist in hinges , in locks , in component motion technology and more . We apply this expertise to all the hardware we design and engineer , often with novel and groundbreaking results . Which is exactly what has happened with our lids .
Take the AZ-GD model , for example . At a glance , it looks like a fairly standard rectangular side-mounted lid with a top-mounted flap / lid . What makes these lids stand out from the crowd , however , is the fact that they are fitted with our patented soft-close dampers . Instead of the flap thudding back into the closed position after waste is pushed through , it returns in a smooth , controlled manner . It ’ s a premium touch that is unique on the market .
But even that isn ’ t the sum of what makes the AZ-GD so special . Ahead of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 , Sugatsune was contracted to provide components for thousands of bins to be installed in public spaces for the duration of the games . But the authorities had concerns over the security risks of so many open bins across the city . So we added locks to the AZ-GD , meaning every bin could be safely secured at night . The idea proved to be a huge hit , so we put them into general production .
And then there ’ s the AZ-AT , winner of the Interzum High Product Quality Award in 2021 . Conceived at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when contactless solutions were in high demand for sanitation reasons , the AZ-AT features a sensor which activates the top-mounted flap , allowing waste to be put into the bin without the need to touch any surfaces . We also introduced bin lids with anti-bacterial coatings around the same time .
All of this sums up the Sugatsune ethos at its best – innovation in response to identified market needs , prioritising choice , quality and flexible performance for our customers . Why don ’ t you lift the lid on what else we have to offer ?
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