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    Are inset applications with Sensys wide angle hinges feasible?

    Yes, inset applications with Sensys wide angle hinges are feasible. For this hinge base B3 and a appropriate mounting plate distance (mounting plate and parallel adapter) are essential.

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    Can angle adapter of the Sensys accessory programm be installed in 180° rotated direction?

    No, angle adapter contain centering devices which does not allow a rotated installation. These centering devices are essential for an exact postioning of the mounting plate during the installation at a cabinet.

     

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    Can doors be equipped with Sensys and Intermat 110° hinges together?

    No, this is because of different kinematics of Sensys and Intermat 110° hinges not possible.

    • Explanation: The kinematic describes the hinge specific movement of a door. During opening of a door equipped with multi pivot hinges space or a reveal next to the door is necessary as the door moves to the side during opening. Depending on this kinematics the reveal is big or less.
    • Identification: The kinematics is shown by the last two digits of the 4 digit product code. Only hinges with identical third and forth digit can be installed at one door.
    • Example: Sensys hinge 8645i and Intermat 9943 can not be combined at one door, as the last two digits are not identical (xx45 and xx43).
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    Can the thin door hinge also be used for "normal" thick doors?

    The thin door hinge is the best for thin doors. With increasing door thickness the required minimum reveal quickly becomes very large. It is therefore more suitable to use the Sensys 110° hinge or the thick door hinge for normal or thick doors.

    E.g.: Door thickness 19 mm and Cup distance 4.5 mm

    • Sensys 8646i thin door hinge, minimum reveal = 2.3 mm
    • Sensys 8645i standard hinge, minimum reveal = 0.8 mm
    • Sensys 8631i thick door hinge, minimum reveal = 0.3 mm 
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    Does a Sensys hinge without automatic closing have a damper?

    No, in order to activate the damper, the automatic closing mechanism would be required.

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    Does Sensys hinges without closing function have no Silent System as well?

    Yes, Sensys hinges without closing function have no Silent System as well because the closing function would be neccessary to control the Silent System during closing movement of the door.

    • Background: A hinge without closing function has in other words no spring. This spring is necessary for a automatic closing. That's why this hinge variant is used for push to open function commonly.
    • Useful to know: Next to the hinge variant Sensys without closing function the variant Sensys without Silent System is available also. In differentiation this variant has a closing function (spring) but no soft close function.

     

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    Is a mix installation of Sensys hinges with and without Silent System to one door possible?

    Sensys contain a perfect Silent System for big, heavy and little, leight doors. A mix installation from technical side does not make sense! Anyhow some customers do mix application because of cost reasons. As the soft closing effect mainly depends on closing velocity, door weight and door dimension we recommend in this cases a sample test in order that the customer do a descision on his own.

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    Is it possible to get the cover caps for the hinge arm with an individual logo?

    Yes, this is possible.

    A logo can be created either by printing or punching.  For further information please get in touch with your contact person for Hettich products.

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    Which hinge fitting should be used when using the thin door hinge in thin wood materials such as chipboard or MDF?

    For wood-based materials, hinges "for pressing in" or "with premounted expanding sockets" should be selected. Here, a secure connection to the door is ensured even with the shorter sockets.

    "Screw on" hinges are not not suitable for wood-based materials. With short screws, as they would have to be used with thin doors, no secure connection to the door is guaranteed in wood-based materials. 

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    Which hinge fitting should be used with solid surface materials (e.g. Corian) or solid core panels (e.g. Trespa)?

    The "screw-on" type hinge should be used for these very dense and hard materials. Here a reliable screw connection is possible with the help of self-tapping special screws. (Item 9 238 321 for drilling Ø 5 x 8 mm)
    Hinges "for press-in assembly" and "with premounted expanding sockets" are not suitable for these materials, as the sockets do not find a hold in the hard and dense material. 

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  • Sensys

    Is it possible to get the cover caps for the hinge arm with an individual logo?

    Yes, this is possible.

    A logo can be created either by printing or punching.  For further information please get in touch with your contact person for Hettich products.

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    Why are the housings for adhesive assembly not supplied along with the hinges?

    Often the gluing of the housings with glass fronts is carried out by a specialised company and not by the furniture manufacturer. Hinges and housings are therefore needed in different companies. Therefore the delivery is carried out as separate items.

  • Sensys

    Which hinge fitting should be used when using the thin door hinge in thin wood materials such as chipboard or MDF?

    For wood-based materials, hinges "for pressing in" or "with premounted expanding sockets" should be selected. Here, a secure connection to the door is ensured even with the shorter sockets.

    "Screw on" hinges are not not suitable for wood-based materials. With short screws, as they would have to be used with thin doors, no secure connection to the door is guaranteed in wood-based materials. 

  • Sensys

    Which hinge fitting should be used with solid surface materials (e.g. Corian) or solid core panels (e.g. Trespa)?

    The "screw-on" type hinge should be used for these very dense and hard materials. Here a reliable screw connection is possible with the help of self-tapping special screws. (Item 9 238 321 for drilling Ø 5 x 8 mm)
    Hinges "for press-in assembly" and "with premounted expanding sockets" are not suitable for these materials, as the sockets do not find a hold in the hard and dense material. 

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    Can the thin door hinge also be used for "normal" thick doors?

    The thin door hinge is the best for thin doors. With increasing door thickness the required minimum reveal quickly becomes very large. It is therefore more suitable to use the Sensys 110° hinge or the thick door hinge for normal or thick doors.

    E.g.: Door thickness 19 mm and Cup distance 4.5 mm

    • Sensys 8646i thin door hinge, minimum reveal = 2.3 mm
    • Sensys 8645i standard hinge, minimum reveal = 0.8 mm
    • Sensys 8631i thick door hinge, minimum reveal = 0.3 mm