Hardware fittings used for wardrobes
With a variety of manufacturers providing numerous fittings for wardrobes the choices are virtually endless. In India companies such as Hettich, Haffale, Ebco and Moda are the market leaders in offering hardware fittings and accessories.
There are several components that are core hardware requirements for all types of wardrobes, irrespective of the wardrobes design. These components are essential to be used while manufacture the wardrobe after the main carcass is assembled.
Following is the essential list of materials. These materials change depending on the type of construction of the wardrobe and its design. The main difference being whether the design would be that of a sliding wardrobe or a hinged door wardrobe. The fitments are available manufactured from domestic as well as foreign manufacturers.
- Concealed hinges for the doors or Sliding door systems
- Mirrors of thickness of 4.00 mm to 6.00 mm
- Drawers runners or telescopic channels
- Shelf pines and drawer locks
- Clothes hanger rod
- Clothes hanger
- Concealed or External handles
- Tower bolts
Sliding Door Systems Hardware Fittings
Sliding door configuration require the use of two additional components that are required to mount the wardrobe doors. Once being the track or the channel that allows the doors to move along when opened or closed. This tracks or channels are generally made out of aluminium and are available in a sizes of 3 metres long. Sliding trackers rails vary according to the track runners. Track runners are the sliding systems on which the doors of the wardrobes are mounted on. These enable the sliding doors to function seamlessly and effortlessly along the aluminium tracks. Sliding systems have a set of wheels that are used on the top section of the wardrobes doors and also on the bottom that enable them function. Some of the popular sliding door systems used are; Hettich Topline 22, Hettich Inline Sliding system, Hettich Inline 77 etc. Depending on the functionality the price ranges for these sliding door systems. Similar sliding door systems are also available with manufacturers such as Hafale and Ebco.
Accessories for Modular Wardrobes
Wardrobes accessories have today replaced what would otherwise be only a sheves or partitions in a wardrobe. Shelves and partitions that otherwise would have made the wardrobe bulky in its is appearance and also very minimum or diminished lighting due to the shelves blocking away light. Modern accessories can be installed into a open carcass making the space look elegant and designed to be stylish.
Below are some of the most common accessories that are available today on the market.
- Garment Lifts
- Shoe Racks
- Pullout out shelves
- Wicker Baskets Pullouts
- Pullouts for Trouser or long garments
- Laundry basket pullout
- Corner tray systems
- Belts and Tie Fittings
- Sensor lighting