08 Oct 2026 • 7 min read
Cabinet Hinges aur Drawer Channel Kaise Chunein? 0, 8, 16 Crank aur Soft Close Guide
Achha plywood + kharab hardware = problem
Shutter latak gaya, drawer atakne laga, darwaza dhadaam se band hota hai – zyadatar ye plywood ki nahi, hardware ki galti hoti hai. Hinge aur channel sasta lagta hai, lekin roz sau baar chalta hai. Is guide mein 3 cheezein: hinge ka type, crank, aur channel ka size.
Hinge ke type
| Type | Kya hai | Kahan |
|---|---|---|
| Auto hinge (concealed) | Shutter ke andar 35mm gol cup mein lagta hai, bahar se nahi dikhta | Kitchen, wardrobe – sabse common |
| Soft close hinge | Auto hinge + hydraulic damper – shutter dheere se band hota hai | Kitchen, wardrobe – thoda mehnga, lekin shutter aur carcass dono bachte hain |
| Butt hinge (purana tareeka) | Bahar se dikhne wala patti hinge | Darwaze, purane style ke cabinet |
Clip-on hinge ka fayda: shutter ko bina screw khole nikaal aur laga sakte hain – safai aur repair aasaan.
0 crank, 8 crank, 16 crank – kya farak hai?
"Crank" batata hai ki hinge ki bhuja kitni mudi hui hai, yaani shutter carcass ki side ko kitna dhakega:
| Hinge | Overlay | Kab |
|---|---|---|
| 0 crank | Full overlay – shutter side panel ko poora dhakta hai | Corner ya akela shutter, cabinet ki bahar wali side |
| 8 crank | Half overlay – do shutter ek hi beech wali side (partition) share karte hain | Beech ke partition par, jahan dono taraf shutter hai |
| 16 crank | Inset – shutter carcass ke andar baithta hai | Frame ke andar wale shutter, kuch special design |
Ek simple rule: side panel par ek hi shutter hai → 0 crank. Do shutter ek panel share kar rahe hain → 8 crank.
Brand ke hisaab se crank ka naam aur naap thoda alag ho sakta hai – isliye shutter ki thickness aur design batakar hi hinge lijiye.
Ek shutter mein kitne hinge?
Shutter ki height aur wajan dono dekhiye. Normal 18mm shutter ke liye ek aam andaaza:
| Shutter ki height | Hinge |
|---|---|
| 3 ft (900mm) tak | 2 |
| 3 – 5 ft | 3 |
| 5 – 6.5 ft | 4 |
| 6.5 ft se zyada | 5 |
Bhaari shutter (HDHMR, glass frame, mirror) ho toh ek hinge zyada lagaiye. HDHMR ke baare mein: HDHMR vs Plywood.
Telescopic channel (drawer slide) kaise chunein?
Size (length)
Channel inch mein aate hain – aam taur par 10" se 24", 2-2 inch ke farak par (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24).
Rule: channel ki length cabinet ki andar ki gehraai se lagbhag 1–2 inch kam honi chahiye.
| Cabinet ki andar ki gehraai | Channel |
|---|---|
| ~22 inch (kitchen base) | 20" |
| ~20 inch (wardrobe) | 18" |
| ~14 inch (side table, study) | 12" |
Load
Normal ball-bearing channel aam taur par 35–45 kg tak rated hote hain (brand aur model ke hisaab se). Kitchen ke bartan wale drawer ke liye heavy-duty channel lijiye.
Type
- Ball bearing telescopic – sabse common, smooth, budget-friendly
- Soft close channel – drawer khud dheere se band hota hai
- Full extension – drawer poora bahar aata hai, peeche ka saamaan bhi dikhta hai
Steel kaunsa?
- Sink aur paani ke paas: stainless steel (SS 304) wale hinge aur fittings – jang (rust) nahi lagta.
- Wardrobe, bedroom: nickel-plated ya normal finish chalega.
Fitting ke tips (carpenter ke liye)
- Hinge cup ka 35mm hole sahi gehraai par – zyada gehra kiya toh shutter ka face toot sakta hai.
- Shutter 16mm se 19mm ka ho toh zyadatar normal hinge fit hote hain – usse mota/patla ho toh hinge ka spec dekhiye.
- Lagane ke baad hinge ke adjustment screw se shutter ki line seedhi kijiye.
- Channel dono taraf ek hi level par lagaiye – warna drawer atkega.
- Plywood mein sahi length ka screw – bahut lamba screw bahar nikal aata hai.
FAQ
Soft close hinge lena zaroori hai? Zaroori nahi, lekin kitchen mein bahut faydemand – shutter jhatke se band nahi hota, toh hinge, shutter aur laminate sab lambe chalte hain.
Kitchen drawer ke liye kitne inch ka channel? Normal kitchen base cabinet ke liye aksar 18" ya 20". Andar ki gehraai naap kar 1–2 inch kam lijiye.
8 crank hinge kab lagta hai? Jab do shutter ek hi beech wali partition par lagte hain (half overlay).
Nitin Plywood House, Alipur
Plywood ke saath hinges, telescopic channels, handles aur locks bhi hamare paas hain – Platina, Unimass, Famous, Helson, Skylux, SBT jaise brands mein. Shutter ka size aur design bataiye, hum sahi hinge aur channel nikaal denge. Dekhein: Cabinet & Furniture Hardware.
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