Hinges for glass: features and varieties of accessories

The presence of glass elements in the furniture design makes it light. When using light transparent doors or furniture inserts, designers can realize the boldest ideas. Fittings are a key element in the design of furniture, windows and doors. Without this constructive element can not do. And how else would the windows, doors of cabinets and bedside tables open? Regardless of the type of opening of the facade, the functional existence of the piece of furniture is impossible without the presence of furniture.

To securely fasten fragile elements in the furniture structure, special glass loops have to be used. The market is full of various accessories, so you can quickly find the necessary detail that will look harmonious against the background of the finished construction.

What is a furniture fittings?

By the technology of making glass loops are similar to furniture fasteners for chipboard panels, but some design differences are still inherent.

The design of furniture fittings consists of four elements:

• A mounting plate fastened to the end part of the product;
• The holder himself;
• Seal - a special ring that connects the material and the fastener (the gasket is clamped between two parts: the facade and the holder itself);
• Special plugs, located on top of the attachment, thanks to which the design looks aesthetically pleasing.

Feature of furniture holders

To fasten easily beating elements in a furniture set, four-hinged holders for facades are most often used. The peculiarity of this fittings lies in its fastening mechanism: thanks to the hinged base, the door can be placed in any position and at any angle of inclination. Mounting the facade on the hinges for glass, you can easily adjust it in any of the three planes.

The only nuance that causes inconvenience is the difficult-to-use home drilling of a hole for a loop with a diameter of 26 mm. This is a technically complex process, consisting of several stages. If you neglect the drilling technology, the glass can easily burst.

Four hinge hinges for glass are:

• Invoices;
• Internal;
• Semi-overlapping;
• Diagonal (used for mounting at an angle of 45 °).

Installation of glass hinges is performed complete with a vertical plank, which is screwed onto the screws (4 x 16) to the wall of the piece of furniture. For fastening it is recommended to use a material with a thickness of not less than 5 mm.

In the market there are only two varieties of plugs and rings for accessories: one in the form of a semicircle, the other - round. Each part has a chrome or matte finish. The buyer can only choose the set of parts that suits him perfectly.

In the production of furniture, mainly use internal and false fasteners. The required number and dimensions of glass loops are calculated based on parameters such as its weight and area. When mounting the fasteners, do not forget that the larger the fittings, the more difficult it will be to adjust the door and give it the correct position. Therefore, watch for the intermittent placement of fasteners and try not to overdo it.

How to choose high-quality products?

The selection of the manufacturer of accessories must be taken seriously. The use of low quality holders can ruin your furniture. Accessories such companies as Hettich, Blum, FGV, Häfele, Müller and Linken, in the market is in great demand. Not only ordinary people, but also major manufacturers and furniture companies trust them, so you can be sure of the reliability of products from these companies.

Glass accessories are present on the market in a wide range, easy to assemble and attract aesthetic appearance, which does not disturb the overall visual perception of the furniture structure.

With this fastening, any furniture in the interior becomes useful and characterized by functionality.