Today there are many mechanisms for installing hidden fasteners, but the piano hinge does not lose its popularity. This element differs from its counterparts in the minimum cost and a lot of significant features.
The piano hinge is an element that is widely used in the manufacture of modern furniture. With the help of a piano hinge, you can install hidden fasteners in a wardrobe, chest of drawers and other furniture products. When other devices cannot cope with the weight of a door or other piece of furniture, the piano loop will come in handy.
Piano hinge advantages:
- easily withstands rather heavy loads;
- differs in low cost;
- characterized by practical invisibility;
- it is possible to give the element additional rigidity;
- can be installed along the entire length of the product to be attached.
Features of the piano hinge
The piano hinge is a mechanism that consists of two plates. One plate of the mechanism is attached precisely to the inner part of the facade, while the second plate is attached to the end of the side wall of the cabinet of the furniture element. Piano hinges are used, as a rule, in kitchen hanging cabinets, kitchen corners, to open the seat in ottomans, in all kinds of bedside tables.
As you can see, the scope of application is quite wide. In order for the piano loop to fulfill its purpose, it is used in conjunction with magnetic holders. It should be noted that the piano hinges do not have springs (like standard four-ball furniture hinges), therefore, thanks to the auxiliary magnet, they will fit snugly against the body.
Types of piano loops and their installation
Piano hinges are matched to the design and dimensions of the furniture. Fasteners can vary in length, width and thickness. In addition, hinges can be made from brass, nickel, stainless steel and aluminum. In order to install the piano hinge, you will need the element itself, 3 * 16 screws, a screwdriver (screwdriver), an awl and an 8 mm drill. The first thing to do is to screw the piano hinge onto the inside of the facade. This is done using self-tapping screws.
Further, with an accuracy of a millimeter, the facade with a loop is screwed to the end of the case. After that, the extreme screws are screwed in and it is checked whether the door closes well after the operations performed. If everything is correct, you can tighten all the remaining screws. Everything, the installation of the piano hinges, and at the same time the furniture element (doors, seats), is completed. In order to prevent the hinges from creaking after a certain period of time, they can be lubricated with a special aerosol or oil.
