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Sliding and Roller Shutter Systems
Information

Construction

The type of application that is selected, e.g. Infront or Vorfront, determines the construction of the furniture. Other considerations for the
construction are the weight of the door and the size ratio (height to width) of the door.

→ Definition of Terms

1 Guide
Guides consist of either a steel or aluminum bracket with a friction
bearing mounted roller, or simply a plastic pin that glides along a track.
2 Running Gear
The running gear is attached to the door. It represents the
connection between the door and the cabinet. Running gear
consists of a steel or aluminum bracket with either ball bearing
mounted or friction bearing mounted plastic rollers.
3 Guide Track
Guide tracks are needed to vertically align and prevent the doors
from twisting. They are generally aluminum, but can be plastic.
4 Running Track
The running tracks control the movement direction of the doors.
The running gears are fitted in the running track. Tracks are usually
made from aluminum, but can be steel. Smoother running is
achieved using aluminum tracks.

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Sliding and Roller Shutter Systems

Soft Closing Mechanism
Soft closing mechanisms are usually integrated in the fitting and
dampen the movement of the doors when they are moving towards
the end position. Häfele offers the Smuso soft closing system which
can be optionally fitted to the cabinet. The soft closing system
(soft and self‑closing mechanism), allows doors to be quietly closed.
The cabinet and the fittings are protected, increasing the life of
the furniture.

1 1 Buffer
Fitted to the door, the buffer prevents the door from slamming
against the side panel or the following door.
2 3 2 Door Stopper Dimensional data not binding. Dimensions in mm, inches are approximate. We reserve the right to alter specifications without notice.
The door stopper, mounted in the tracks, cushions the impact
and protects the cabinet/door from damage.
The door stopper with clip‑in door stopper 3 holds the door in
the open and/or closed position.
4 Bottom Guide
4 A sliding door is guided in the furniture with a bottom guide.
The bottom guide is used if a guide track is not being used or
if the door guide has to be concealed.

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