Furniture gas lift

The use of gas lift in kitchen furniture is one of the most modern ways of improvement. This simple mechanism can be installed in any lockers yourself, so that the facades open well, close smoothly. This article is about what are the lifting mechanisms, about their installation and which furniture lift gas is better.

Gazlift - an important component of any kitchen furniture

Furniture gas lift is a specific design that opens and holds the cabinet doors. It is made of steel. The main purpose - the opening of wall cabinets up.

Using gas lift mechanism for top kitchen drawers

How does gas lift work? The principle is very simple, based on the action of hydraulic shock absorbers and gas springs. When you open the door manually by ten degrees, its subsequent movement to 90 degrees occurs automatically.

The top end of the gas lift is fixed on the side wall of the inside of the cabinet

The device consists of:

• buttons;
• outer cylindrical body;
• plastic sleeves;
• gas restart channel;
• sliding bearings;
• gas valve;
• lifting rod;
• external and internal cavity;
• anther and omentum;
• seal and piston.

The design of the gas lift with separate elements

Detailed drawing of a gas lift

The design is completely sealed, the cylinder in the conditions of the plant is filled with an inert gas - nitrogen, which creates the required pressure during compression. The mechanism is not disassembled and not repaired.

Gas lift ensures reliable operation of your furniture

Advantages of gas lift:

• durable holding open facades in the upper position - you can open several lockers at once;
  

  Using gas lift for top cabinets is convenient and practical.

• door motion is self-regulating;
  

  Convenient opening and closing furniture in the functional kitchen

• can be opened by easy pressing, getting rid of the handles;
• cabinets silently open and close slowly;
  

  The doors of the lockers open easily, smoothly and safely.

• usually the mechanism is highly resistant to corrosion;
  

  The quality of the device is indicated by the material of manufacture and the force that must be applied to close the mechanism.

• There is a wide variety of elevators available, for facades of various sizes and weights.

Experts will help you choose a gas lift from different models for your case.

Lifting mechanisms used for opening doors

Kitchen gas lift is a construction for lifting, related to the brackets. It is operated in the lockers, in which the doors open upwards. This is not the only way to open facades, but most manufacturers prefer it.

The bracket used to raise or lower the drawer door and fix it in this position is called a gas lift

Lifting mechanisms - one of the most popular types of furniture fittings.

The main advantage of this hardware is its reliability, durability and aesthetics.

They are of different types, different in application:

• folding lifting mechanisms - for multi-level facades;
  

  Folding lifting mechanism for the upper tier with large facades

• folding - for the uppermost cabinets;
  

  Folding lift for high top cabinets with two-part facades

• rising vertically - for all wall cabinets;
  

  Mechanism for parallel lifting up

• swiveling devices - if very little space;
  

  Small swivel lift has a small installation size and is suitable for small buildings, for example, above the refrigerator or above the storage cabinet

• mechanical lifting mechanism - a universal device that can open up, down, up and down;
  

  Mechanical lift is an affordable mechanism for opening furniture fronts up / down.

• lifting gas lifts - open silently, very smoothly, there is a friction, automatic, opening down.

The main purpose of gas elevators - correct, free, silent and easy opening of the top boxes of the headset up

Choice of gas lift for kitchen cabinets

Choose gas lifts for furniture in three ways.

• Compression force First, you should determine the weight of the facade - the bigger it is, the "stronger" should be the gas lift. Models from manufacturers have a nominal 60-140 Newton. To accurately determine the desired force of compression, you need to multiply the weight of the door with fittings by ten. This can be done with the help of special calculators of load on gas-lift from the Internet. To lift one kg of the facade you need 10 Newton.
• Dimensions. The length of the lifting structure depends on the size of the door being opened.
• Structure. It can be step by step or automatic. Step - by - step door with handle. Automatic opens from the minimum impact by hand, and then closes itself after a while, the handle is not needed for it.

Any lift can be sold with or without a set of loops. Designs of some manufacturers can be installed and removed without using any tools, because they have a special shape of the retaining bracket.

Self-installation of gas lift in the kitchen cupboard

The lifting mechanism gas lift for the kitchen is attached with a spring clip

The current gas elevators create convenience, comfortable conditions in the kitchen. The service life of the device depends directly on the installation. The installation process is not complicated and is easy to make yourself.

Basic installation rules:

• it is better to install two gas-lifts on one door so that it will not warp over time;
• mechanisms with a force of more than 100 Newton are not used often, only for large and heavy facades, and these are rare;
• the door with the lifting mechanism is regulated by the hinges with which it is attached to the box. Loops can be overhead or semi-laid;
• before assembling the box, on its sides it is necessary to install fastenings for fittings - on the already assembled box it is more difficult to do;
• fastener gas lift to the facade is made, when all the finishing is done, and other accessories are already fixed;
• Automatic lift is installed according to the instructions.

Gas lift installation scheme

To install a gas lift you will need a drill, screwdriver, screwdriver, tape measure, ruler, hammer, pliers, pencil. First, measurements and marking of holes are carried out. Arrange the mechanism on the walls of the locker as you like. Prior to installation, determine the opening angle of the flaps: the closer the mounting point to the front edge of the sidewall, the greater the opening angle of the door.

Gas lifts vary in size, specifications, etc.

Design and device of the automatic and frictional elevator

By fastening method.

• With the use of spring brackets. A simple way in which the device is mounted on the head fasteners. This is done with a single click, special knowledge, tools are not needed.
• Using the plate. The mount is also not difficult, it is performed on screws.

Use the secrets of the elevator installation

The process takes just a couple of minutes. Gas lift is usually used for the upper modules, which facilitates opening. On the lower parts of the furniture, it plays the role of a lock when opening the door down. In order not to constantly adjust the facade, it is desirable to fix the gas elevators on both sides.

Elevator force selection table for facades with an opening angle of 90 °

The upper part of the device is usually mounted on the side of the box from the inside in 29 mm from the bottom of the upper shelf, 37 mm from the side wall edge. Its length depends on the size of the furniture. The lower part is mounted to the facade at a distance from the inside end, which depends on the internal height of the cabinet:

• if the height is 190 mm, then the distance is 50 mm;
• with a height of 264 mm - a distance of 84 mm;
• if the height is 365 mm - a distance of 128 mm.

It turns out that the bracket in length in the open form will be 164, 244 and 355 mm, respectively.

Installation of kitchen gas lift depending on the size

The process of fixing the gas lift to the bed is also not complicated, giving many advantages:

• saves space;
• closing depreciation;
• protects the base from premature destruction;
• possesses sufficient durability;
• gives safety, ease of operation;
• The elevator is designed for approximately 20,000 foldings.

Bed gas lifts may be labeled 600-1200 Newton, depending on the weight of this piece of furniture. After installing the gas lift on the bed, you should check whether the lifting device works normally. If not, correct it.

If it was found that the device does not hold the door, it means that the tightness of the case was broken and the gas went outside

Conclusion

Convenient fastening of doors to the cabinet is the most important element of their normal use. Gas lift on the kitchen fronts greatly simplifies operation, giving you the opportunity to forget about the spontaneous opening of doors, skewed doors. This product can work under any temperature conditions.

Video: How to install Gas lift furniture