New Push-to-open drawers

Newly launched Innotech Push to Open – and winner of the 2011 designEx New Bathroom Product of the Year – is the latest addition to Hettich’s renowned Innotech range featuring manual push to open technology and eliminating handles, for a sleek minimalist look. Great for bathrooms and entertainment units as well as kitchens.

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One should note that soft close drawers are not available with soft close feature. The reason for this is that the two mechanisms have opposing springs and therefore do not operate together. The only option is to use the electronic push to open which has a small motor pushing out the drawer and then the soft close mechanism operates effectively on the drawer close. The downside of this perfect solution is the price tag of the electronic mechanism. It adds about $1200 for up to 4 drawer banks next to one another.

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SmartpackCreativ is now offered as a premium service custom made individually designed kitchen

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SmartpackCreativ is a custom made and individually designed product with a very high quality standard using E1 board,hettich soft closing drawers and a in home design service at no extra cost. SmartpackCreativ is a fully assembled screwed together product which is delivered assembled and installed by one of our team of experienced tradespeople. We offer a full turnkey project management including plumbers,electricians,tilers and plaster board installation. 

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There is no better value for money product on the market offering Australian made cabinets and German engineered hardware with a lifetime warranty than that made by our nesting based production line for customised cabinetry. We offer you a hassle free experience in any of your kitchen ,wardrobe or home office product. 

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SmartpackCreativ is a new product line for a 25 year old company dedicated to quality manufacturing in Australia.

SmartpackCreativ has partnered with Hettich for all the german engineered hardware and accessories and offers a lifetime warranty on the hinges and softclose drawer runners. Visit the website for SmartpackCreativ to get some inspirational ideas for our kitchens and accessories. 

Arc appliances, Elica range hoods and Fagor European appliances are offered with our kitchens. There are a huge range of appliances from new-age range hoods to integrated dishwashers and ovens and coffee-machines. Click on the link on the SmartpacCreativ home page for Accessories ideas and Appliance recommendations.

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Soft Closing Mechanisms for Cabinet Doors and drawers.


The latest technology from Blum and Hettich has been the introduction of soft closing doors and self closing drawers. Up to now the drawer runners have been made so that the last 50mm of a drawer is pulled in by its own weight. Either that or a smart push will cause the well recognised “bang” against the carcase which will eventually dislodge the drawer front or the hinge plate. Not to mention the rude shock when you are trying to be quiet or recovering from the night before. So the ingenious design of the shock absorber soft closer was introduced for doors. They can be fitted by either drilling a hole in the edge of the cabinet or the easier option is to buy the hinge clip holder. The shock absorber can be adjusted to suit the weight of the door. This means that the soft closers can be retro fitted on any door with Hettich or Blum hinges. Both these manufacturers have introduced their own soft closing mechanisms. A soft closer costs around $16 each. 
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One can also use these on the self closing drawers but the shock absorber tube needs to be drilled into the carcase edge for each drawer. This is a little more tricky than fitting the hinge attachment but not impossible with the correct drill bit 
and steady hand. 
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