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STORAGE SOLUTIONS


every detail, however small. When it comes to cabinets and other storage, smooth performance and ease of use make all the difference. The user wants effortless access, while expecting consistent performance.


Complete control and effortless opening M


aximising the appeal of a kitchen or bathroom design means thinking of


closing experience. But there needs to be a level of control guaranteed to ensure these doors and drawers are not slamming or moving too quickly while in use. The answer is damping solutions for


The influence of seamless design We’re seeing a move towards effortless touch opening, expected as standard for many storage products. Kitchen and bathroom designs are increasingly sleek and seamless, with handleless units and hardware hidden from view. People want access to units with minimal interaction. Push latch technology has made way for push-


Comment by Phil Beddoe UK General Manager, Titus


to-open drawers and cabinets in a range of compact sizes and shapes. The result is slimline units, upgraded with touch opening, featuring handleless fonts for a seamless finish. Consistency is achieved with soft-close functionality.


Controlling sound and motion Sliding doors and drawers require minimal force from the user, providing a smooth opening and


applications in various internal sliding door systems, wardrobes, and drawer systems. Soft closing systems with damping stroke of 50 or 100mm assure efficient damping at any closing speed, performing consistently over applications from 5kg to 120kg.


Consistent results These principles can be applied on various materials such as wood, glass, hollowcore, and plastics. Customers can select from three possible movement principles, damping the object from inside-out, the outside-in or in both directions, to design their ideal experience. This level of control and ease, gathered in a


compact furniture design, is highly sought after by customers. With low impact in the application, these sliding damping solutions require less adaptation by the manufacturer to fit the mechanism to different door situations.


TeraBlack from Titus is much more than a colour option W


ith a close eye on emerging trends in the international furniture


market, cabinet hardware expert Titus has developed TeraBlack versions of many of its most popular products, including its hugely successful T-type hinges, TL5 ‘full metal jacket’ dowels, shelf supports and its push latches. The new Tera (Titus Enhanced Resistance Application) versions feature an exceptionally attractive non-reflective dark grey finish, which not only retains its superlative appearance throughout its working life but also offers enhanced resistance to corrosion. Particularly well suited to applications in high-


end premium kitchen furniture, Titus TeraBlack products fully meet the requirements of designers and consumers looking for unobtrusive yet attractive cabinet hardware. They have highly uniform surfaces and a velvet feel that complements their quality and enhances consumer appeal. The T-type hinges with integrated soft closing


are suitable for use on a wide range of doors with thicknesses up to 34 mm. Their unique 3way snap-on mounting system makes them exceptionally easy to install, even on large heavy doors with multiple hinges. The range has recently been extended to include pie-cut (bi-fold) hinges for corner cabinets, which fit standard drilling patterns and feature convenient ‘double lock’ opening. This means users can either open just


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one door leaf to get excellent access into the cabinet interior or they can fully open the doors by locking the hinge cup and make the door leaves work as one.


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