Wardrobe Mechanisms in Sliding Systems
Three general types of sliding systems are produced for cabinet-like furniture used in interior designs. These systems are:
Inset Systems: Inset running sliding door systems,
Overlay Systems: Overlay running sliding wardrobe systems,
Hybrid Systems: Sliding wardrobe systems where the door weight is bore by the bottom base while operating with a guide at the top.
Inset Running Systems (Sample Product: M03 SRG 100)
In this model of sliding door systems, the door weight is transferred to the surface on the bottom base. In these systems, the load-bearing components are the bottom mechanisms. The system operates thanks to the mechanisms working integrated with the bottom and top rail profiles. Guide wheels are located inside the top rail. The wheel systems in the top guide mechanisms being equipped with ball bearings and rubber coating ensures quiet and smooth operation of the product. It is important for the bottom load-bearing mechanisms to feature chrome steel ball bearings for the product to operate quietly and trouble-free for many years. Thanks to the soft-closers that can be applied inside the rail in these models, the doors slow down in both opening and closing directions, closing quietly and safely. Since they are located inside the wardrobe in these systems, they occupy between 80 – 100 mm of space from the wardrobe depth, depending on the panel thicknesses. The biggest advantage of this model sliding system is that wardrobes can be built from floor to ceiling without any clearance gaps.
Soft-closing systems are hardware components that are recommended to be applied in all types of sliding systems and are required rather than just being for comfort. Soft-closing systems prevent the doors from hitting the side walls rapidly, thereby stopping the wear and tear of the sliding mechanism and the cabinet body. It extends the lifespan of the furniture. It reduces the risk of potential finger trapping for children and disabled individuals. It prevents unwanted noises in private environments that require silence and concentration.
Overlay Running Systems (Sample Product: M02 8220 SFT)
In this model of sliding door systems, the door weight is transferred to the top panel. In these systems, the load-bearing components are the top mechanisms. The system moves thanks to the mechanisms working integrated with the bottom and top rail profiles. Guide wheels are located inside the bottom rail. The wheel systems in the bottom guide mechanisms being equipped with ball bearings and rubber coating ensures quiet and smooth operation of the product. It is important for the bottom load-bearing mechanisms to feature chrome steel ball bearings for the product to operate quietly and trouble-free for many years. Thanks to the soft-closers that can be applied inside the rail in these models, the doors slow down in both opening and closing directions, closing quietly and safely. Since the system mechanisms operate from the outside of the wardrobe, the internal usable space of the wardrobe is larger compared to other model sliding systems. In this model, a gap of up to 10 cm (may vary depending on the product) must be left between the ceiling and the wardrobe in the top section in order to mount the top mechanism. Afterwards, this area can be visually concealed with wooden applications.
Hybrid Sliding Wardrobe Systems (Sample Product: M02 SRG 190 / M02 7320)
In these model systems, the load-bearing component can be at the bottom or top depending on the design of the sliding system. These systems are generally products that have emerged due to project-specific needs. For example, top-running sliding system mechanisms were requested to be applied with wheeled guides at the bottom. The bottom rail detail was hidden by applying the bottom guide rail profile to the front face of the base. In this way, it was aimed to increase the visual comfort in wardrobe applications that can be built from floor to ceiling. Top-running mechanisms have a higher load-bearing capacity.
Another hybrid model (Sample: M02 SRG 190) features bottom mechanisms as the load-bearing system. Guide systems operate inside the rail profile mounted on the top panel. Thanks to the soft-closers mounted inside the rail profile, the doors are ensured to close by being slowed down in both directions.
