Construction hardware is the term used to refer all metal and non-metal products which are used in accessories present in your buildings. And we are here to discuss furniture hardware fittings which have become a major part of the furniture designs and decorative part.
If you are new to hardware fittings, fear not! This article will give you a brief idea about hardware in general, and specifically the ones used in furniture.
To start with, hardware can be classified into different categories based on functions and applications.
Based on functions, its classified into two categories:
General Hardware
The general hardware or ordinary hardware are screws, hinges, hammers, nuts, channels, supports, locks, handles, holders, stoppers, hooks, pins. These hardware are the basic consumable to any fitting. Hence, it is unavoidable.
Special Hardware
Special hardware has 3 categories –
- Kitchen hardware
- Structural hardware
- Bathroom hardware
Based on the application, hardware types can be:
- Furniture hardware series
- Bathroom hardware series
- Door and window hardware series
- Safety and security hardware series
Here are some major hardware brands in India which offer special hardware products.
Furniture hardware series
We will discuss each of these hardware categories in detail in separate articles. Now, let’s take a deep dive into the furniture hardware series and their functions.
As the name suggests, these hardware fittings are used as fixtures in making different types of furniture products. They improve the quality of design, look, and durability. These fixtures series can start from a pin bush to a gigantic tool for modern furniture. E.g. fasteners, latches, hinges, pulls, locks, and many more that gives specific functionality to the product.
There are over 1 million product specimens in this furniture hardware series. Here are the 10 prominent hardware used for your furniture:
1. S S Chain
You can use these chains for innovative furniture designs. In modern design furniture, these are essential commodities.
2.Brackets
You can use these accessories as joiners for your furniture. There is a folding bracket that is used for making a temporary table, which you can fold after usage. These accessories are also known as right-angled brackets. There are two types of brackets.
Simple brackets – You can use those in simple joinery purposes.
Heavy-duty brackets – You can use those in heavy-duty furniture. eg: table bracket, adjustable shelf bracket, etc.
3. Magnetic Catchers
You can use these small magnet clips in the indoors of wardrobe and cabinets. The main advantage of these products is that they prevent space/gap with door and frame. Thus, it avoids insects’ entry. It also ensures a quality finish.
Magnetic Catchers has two categories.
- Slim magnetic catchers
- Heavy-duty Catchers
4.Castor Wheels
You can use these castor wheels in almost every sliding doors and chairs as a runner. Mainly, there are four types of these wheels used in furniture fixtures.
- Fix Castor: You can use fix castor in trolleys and pulling heavy devices. In this case, wheels are fixed.
- Ply Castor: You can use ply castor in Upvc doors and windows, wardrobe as runners.
- Four-wheel Castors: You can use these four-wheel runners in movable desks, tables, chairs, etc.
- Six-wheel Castors: You can also use these six-wheel runners in movable desks, tables, chairs, etc.
5. Pro lift
Pro lift’s or Gas Pistons are accessories you can use for lifting objects. They are usually used in wardrobes, cabinets, etc. These are of many types based on force they can carry. The pistons can handle a force up-to 250 N starting from 60 N. The two types are;
Low utility pistons Heavy duty-pistons
You can also use these pistons in much more complicated or heavy instruments such as boot/trunk of a car or a wall-mounted bed.
6. Wardrobe Socket
As the name suggests, you can use these sockets in hanging rails of a wardrobe. There are many different models in the market.
7. Wardrobe Latches
Many of us get confused by latch and locks. Latch is a device that gives extra security to your wardrobe but it’s not a lock. The two common types of latches are;
- Baby latch
- Auto bolt latch
8. CPU tray & Keyboard tray
CPU tray is one of the applications of castor wheels, its sole purpose is to keep the computer system processing unit. Keyboard tray is used to hold the keyboard. It is available in a variety of shapes and sizes.
9. Cable Manager
These accessories help in the smooth wiring of a system. The commonly used ones are the round type usually seen in the majority of office tables.
Besides this, there are the varied option available in this fixture model such as,
- Single-layer cable manager
- Double layer cable manager
- Spiral type
- Brush Metal box
10. Rotating Table Ring
It is a furniture hardware used for experiencing more luxury. By using this, the dishes can be served by rotating the table portion itself.
These are some of the commonly used furniture hardware. Besides improving your furniture’s aesthetic appeal, it also improves your comfort level while using it.
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