Furniture loops: varieties. Furniture loops: overhead, angled, with closers

Furniture fittings, in particular loops, are an integral part of any piece of furniture. Its quality, composition and installation directly affect the durability of products, as well as the possibility of proper operation of cabinets, chests of drawers and pedestals.

The development of technologies used to produce new models of hulls and facades inevitably provokes developments in the sphere of manufacturing fastening hardware of the appropriate shape.

To date, furniture loops, varieties and types of which are constantly replenished and improved, number more than one dozen names. Their classification can be carried out taking into account such parameters:

• Appearance of the structure.
• Style of attachment to the body.
• The angle of the turn of the mechanism.

There is no point in enumerating them all, as the most common types of furniture loops are often used. Features of their design and installation rules are well known to professional masters, so the process of production and installation of furniture is greatly simplified.

Depending on the shape of the facade and the geometry of the cabinet, the manufacturer also has the ability to use specific furniture loops. Varieties and types of this fittings can effectively fix straight, diagonal, radius, curved facades.

The most common types of loops

Any furniture door hinges are devices of a semi-mechanical type designed to fix the facade to one of the walls of the case with the possibility of subsequent repeated opening of the door.

Honored pets of many masters were four-hinged (cup) hinges. This type includes:

• Overhead. Indispensable if the cabinet door should completely cover all the ends of the case (one door for one cabinet). The furniture overhead loop is the most common and simple design.

• Semi-invoices. Used in the case when two vertical facades are to be attached to one vertical edge, opening in different directions. Each of the facades so fixed covers the end of the frame only half, while maintaining the symmetry of the cabinet.
• The invoices. Their specificity is that they are designed to fix the facades inside the box. That is, with this fastening, all the ends of the body remain visible.
• Corner ones. As the name suggests, these devices are used to assemble cabinets that have a complex geometric shape. As a rule, the facades of such furniture are fixed at different angles (from 30 ^° to 175 ^° ).
• Inverse. Only this type of hinge is able to provide a facade displacement of 180 °, at which the door in the open position is in the same plane as the closed one.

In addition to these devices, there are also furniture loops, the versions of which allow fixing the flap facades. Some types of fasteners ensure the functioning of sliding structures or make it possible to open the door not only in the horizontal but also in the vertical plane (up or down).

Loops that do not require a tie-in: simplicity and speed of installation

Unlike the types of loops described above, which require special milling to attach, overhead furniture loops without a frame are mounted much easier. This model is preferred by novice masters and lovers of self-repair.

This loop is attached to the inside of a wooden or metal door. An important condition for the proper functioning of these devices is accurate marking.

Door closers and shock absorbers - the main attribute of quality loops

Specialists recommend not to succumb to the temptation to save money at the expense of hardware and install cheap furniture loops: the price of devices at a higher price is more than compensated by high quality and durability. The cost of the loops offered by different sellers is significantly different. For simple fittings, you can specify a price range of 0.5-3 euros, with the availability of door closers - 2-7 euros. At installation of non-standard facades it is necessary to think in advance the type of fixing accessories, as the cost of such loops can reach 4-7 euros per unit.

For the long working capacity of these elements, the materials used in their manufacture, the method of coating and its composition, the observance of technological norms and rules, the availability of additional devices are of great importance.

The system of closers, installed on the hinges of cabinet furniture, can significantly facilitate the use of interior items. Mostly it concerns kitchens, however quiet and smooth closing of a door is also actual for wardrobes, curbstones and lockers located in other rooms of the apartment.

The popularity of such a design as furniture loops with door closer is due to an additional level of comfort, which is acquired by owners of furniture that has been improved in this way. In addition, this approach ensures a more accurate use of furniture, protecting the edges and edges of the facade from the formation of chips, cracks and distortions.

Specifics of the operation of loops with closers

Furniture hinges with door closer are equipped with an auxiliary device, which is mounted on the hinge and prevents incomplete or too sharp closing of the furniture doors. The meaning of his work in the timely slowing down of the slamming door and smooth bringing it closed position.

As the operating mechanism acts as a spring, hidden in the body of the device, which is filled with oil or liquid. In economy-class devices, gas is used, but its functional characteristics are significantly inferior to oil mixtures.

The undisputed advantage of the door closer is:

• Increase the level of furniture ergonomics.
• High payload, which is important for massive facades.
• Ease of installation.
• A well-thought-out design, with the breakdown of which the oil remains inside the capsule.
• Variety of assortment of devices and simplicity of a choice.
• Width of the price range.

Among the few shortcomings can be listed the complicated operation of the door closer at low temperatures (the oil becomes viscous) and the need for careful compliance with the installation requirements set forth in the manual.

Installation of door closer for furniture loops

The door closer can be equipped with any hinge overlay furniture, as well as angular or embedded.

When buying or ordering furniture, any seller first of all will advise the hinges with the door closers. To improve the already functioning furniture, it is possible to mount these devices on the installed hinges. This process is simple and can be done by the owner himself.

Adjusting the closers

After installing the hinges with the door closers, they should be carefully adjusted. This is possible by changing the position of the screw located on the body.

Adjustment is designed to determine the speed and smoothness of closing the door, and also affects the degree of fit of the facade to the body.

By loosening the screw, you can achieve a very smooth and slow closing of the door. And vice versa: tightly tightened screw allows the facade to close faster.

Features of care for furniture fittings

Speaking about the durability of furniture fittings, it is worth mentioning the conditions for its correct functioning:

• All kinds of furniture loops (especially in the kitchen) need timely cleaning from dirt and dust. These measures should be carried out using a soap solution and clean wipes.

• Contraindicated cleaning of the mechanism of closers with granular abrasive substances. The inevitable formation of scratches provokes accelerated wear of the anti-corrosion coating.
• Device screws need to be tightened in time. Such a measure is necessary to ensure that the door always opens correctly, does not sag or creak.
• Any loops need periodic lubrication.
• Do not "help" door closers to close the door, this prevents the full functioning of the device.

Decorative hinges

The design of vintage furniture in the style of Provence or grunge often provides for the presence of discreet decorative elements or their complete absence.

Instead of them, functional elements, such as handles and furniture loops, can serve as decorations. Varieties of these parts are often overhead, that is, visible from the front or side.

Such butterfly loops of different sizes are used to make cabinets, chests of drawers, bedside tables, chests and boxes.

A distinctive feature of the fittings in the vintage style can be considered deliberate aging of the metal elements: uneven paint, scratches, scuffs or stains that mimic rust.