Touch Latch Hardware

[phmade]

Does anyone have any suggestions for a reliable touch latch?  I've been using the Salice PUSH system and they're very finicky to install and they seem to come out of adjustment over time.  Every time I use them, I seem to get a call back to come and adjust it after a couple months...

Here's what I'm using now (in conjunction with the Salice PUSH spring loaded hinges).
http://www.amazon.com/Salice-DP4SNB-plastic-adjustable-adapter/dp/B00AEVW1AC

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

 

[tjbnwi]

Would these work for you? I've never used them, know some one who has and was very happy with them. He used Blum hinges with them. Not sure if they were free swings or hold close style.

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90256336/

Tom

 

[Linbro]

These Blum ones are great, and very neat - they push into a 10mm hole, on the handle side of the cabinet. They come with a self adhesive metal plate for the back of the door, and a screw on metal washer - you can choose either.

http://www.wilbrad.com.au/shop/productdetails.aspx?pid=1362&name=Blum+BLUMOTION+Drilling%2c+Handle+Side+In+Grey+970.1002&cid=303

 

[Stone Message]

I know that you are looking for latches for doors but...

I have been researching push to open drawers and found some inspiration from one of the FOG members and have now settled on Accuride drawer runners. No handles are required for the drawers (a design requirement of my project) and they are extremely well made.

They are marketed by Hafele and I am sure there will be door latches as well.

The post showing the Blumotion insert (Blum) - I have used these (mine look the same) and they only soften the final 1 cm closure of a spring loaded hinged door.

Peter

 

[Frank-Jan]

Linbro linked to the wrong item by accident, the blumotion is the softclose insert, Tip-on is the push opener.
link from the same site

I have a closet with hafele mini latches, I don't like those and the next time they need readjustment I think I'll replace them with the blum or ikea version.

 

[Linbro]

Linbro linked to the wrong item by accident, the blumotion is the softclose insert, Tip-on is the push opener.
link from the same site

I have a closet with hafele mini latches, I don't like those and the next time they need readjustment I think I'll replace them with the blum or ikea version.

I did! Thanks Frank-Jan

 

[rizzoa13]

I know that you are looking for latches for doors but...

I have been researching push to open drawers and found some inspiration from one of the FOG members and have now settled on Accuride drawer runners. No handles are required for the drawers (a design requirement of my project) and they are extremely well made.

They are marketed by Hafele and I am sure there will be door latches as well.

The post showing the Blumotion insert (Blum) - I have used these (mine look the same) and they only soften the final 1 cm closure of a spring loaded hinged door.

Peter

Sorry to hijack. Peter I used some touch to open/soft closing slides for built in drawers in the knee wall of my cape cod upstairs. You push on the drawer and they pop out about 1/3 of the way and then you pull them open. Here's a picture of how far they open. They were VERY expensive I think 50$ per slide. I know I spent about 600$ for the six drawers but they were the only manufacturer in the world that made a push to open/soft close that isn't electric assisted, so I guess they can gauge fools like me  [eek].

If you think they would work for you I'll dig up the information on them.

Edit: someone please help I keep posting pictures sideways or upside down ;(

 

[Stone Message]

Many thanks Rizzoa13 - I have got my Accuride slides now.

Peter

 

[g1_lo]

I know that you are looking for latches for doors but...

I have been researching push to open drawers and found some inspiration from one of the FOG members and have now settled on Accuride drawer runners. No handles are required for the drawers (a design requirement of my project) and they are extremely well made.

They are marketed by Hafele and I am sure there will be door latches as well.

The post showing the Blumotion insert (Blum) - I have used these (mine look the same) and they only soften the final 1 cm closure of a spring loaded hinged door.

Peter

Peter could you comment, on those accuride runners. As to whether they'd come open if they were used in transport. Got a job whereby I'd like to install draws but don't want them to open when they are driving about?

Not sure if this has come up before. I think someone used them for their systainer storage in the van...?

 

[Stone Message]

Peter could you comment, on those accuride runners. As to whether they'd come open if they were used in transport. Got a job whereby I'd like to install draws but don't want them to open when they are driving about?

Not sure if this has come up before. I think someone used them for their systainer storage in the van...?

The runners need about 5 kgs to cause the latch to open (the units quoted are wrongs of course if you do physics). So if the mass of the drawer is 5 kgs and the van does a turn causing 1 g then the latch could operate. This is probably possible on country roads in the UK !

Peter

 

[g1_lo]

Peter could you comment, on those accuride runners. As to whether they'd come open if they were used in transport. Got a job whereby I'd like to install draws but don't want them to open when they are driving about?

Not sure if this has come up before. I think someone used them for their systainer storage in the van...?

The runners need about 5 kgs to cause the latch to open (the units quoted are wrongs of course if you do physics). So if the mass of the drawer is 5 kgs and the van does a turn causing 1 g then the latch could operate. This is probably possible on country roads in the UK !

Peter

Thanks for this Peter.

I suppose its possibly a have ago and see what happens job. Its in the living space of a 18.5t truck. So not sure he'll be going around bends fast but breaking and accelerating might cause some inertia.

I wonder what they use on the american style motor-homes/RV's and or expensive yachts ?

 

[Stone Message]

In Europe the smarter motorhomes (RVs) have self closing drawers but then the addition of a positive lock used whilst travelling.

I would be slightly worried about the drawer runner on its own as it only needs a 10 kg load in the drawer and 1/2 g force to open the drawer (or a 15 kg load in the drawer and a 1/3 g force).

Peter