Front in the open position
Folding lift
AVENTOS HF top
The front consists of two parts, folds horizontally, and lifts upward. A solution for tall wall cabinets, where a single-piece front would be too large.
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Hardware
Hardware · lift mechanisms
AVENTOS is chosen by the front's trajectory
Lift systems look similar only when closed. When opening, the front can fold, move above the carcass, rise in parallel, or swing upward.
The logic of choice
We consider the front, the ceiling and the work zone together
The front's height and weight affect the choice of power mechanism, but the type of system is determined above all by where the door needs to go and how much free space there is around the carcass.
Front in the open position
Front in the open position
Lift over the carcass
AVENTOS HS top
The one-piece front moves along an arc and goes above the carcass. The system suits large horizontal fronts, if space for the trajectory is provided above.
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Front in the open position
Parallel lift
AVENTOS HL top
The front stays vertical and rises parallel to the carcass. This trajectory suits a cabinet above the work zone and a concealed appliance niche.
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Front in the open position
Swing lift
AVENTOS HK top
The one-piece front swings upward and projects only slightly above the carcass. This is a compact trajectory for many standard wall cabinets.
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Quick comparison
How the front moves
- HF top
- folds in the centre and lifts
- HS top
- moves along an arc above the carcass
- HL top
- moves up parallel to the carcass
- HK top
- swings upward as a single front
What to consider
Where a lift mechanism may not suit
- Each mechanism is designed for its own range of front weight and height. A front that is too heavy or too light works incorrectly: it does not hold at the top point, or it closes with a jerk.
- An open front needs free space above and in front. A low ceiling, a cornice, a cooker hood or a light fitting limit the choice, and sometimes make a lift mechanism impossible.
- A neighbouring tall unit or cabinet can block the trajectory — the door will run into the neighbouring front.
- Push-to-open is convenient without handles, but requires a gap between fronts and does not combine with every profile.
- A lift mechanism is more complex than ordinary hinges and requires precise selection. On cabinets that are used rarely, this advantage may go unused.
- A common situation: the front is adjusted for its original weight, and after a handle is replaced or glass is fitted, it stops holding properly. It needs re-adjusting.