There are different types of channels and trolley designs to choose from, to best suit you kitchen Style. There are channels that can take upto 30kgs and 50kgs weight. Different channels are used as per the weight that drawer probably would carry. Let us help you in detail with different types of channels –
Types on Channels
Basic Channels – The Basic channels come in 3 parts. You have different length channels available in basic channels i.e 8”, 10”, 12”.
Soft Close Channel – Drawers and other furniture with Soft Close Channel, will close smoothly rather them a bang noise at the end. You just need to push the drawer and it closes softly by its own. There are telescopic (which are basic channels) that are available in soft close options too.
Push to open Channel– Usually drawers with Push to open channels, do not require handle. All you have to do is push the drawer and it will slide out smoothly.
Tandem Box – Tandem Box Channels are good 2” to 2.5” thick channels. They function like soft close channels. The side portion is made of Stainless steel. They are available in 3 basic colours, white, grey and S.S finish. These kind of channels are best for drawers where maximum storage or weight is expected.
Baskets Types
Baskets/Trolleys for kitchen cabinets are either made out of wood or S.S. (stainless steel). But due to easy cleaning and maintenance, most home owners prefer S.S (stainless steel) trolleys. There are different trolley designs that help home owners keep utensils in well behaved way. They are-
Cutlery basket – This is trolley store spoon, knives, “chamchas” and other small utensils.
Plain Basket – Here big utensils like “tappelas” and storage utensils like “steel barnis” are kept.
Cup-n-Saucer Basket – Here you can keep Cups and saucers. This drawers usually have caudry channel of Hettich brand which is soft close channel.
Thali Basket – Here you can keep you plates, thalis, lids, trays, etc. which are almost flat or with very little thickness.
I want to fix kitchen trolleys can you help me or do
Hi i am doing up my house.Which kitchen trolley is preferable?My carpenter says tandem,but am not very sure as it is very expensive.Would SS be good enough with soft channel or it works out the same
Hema ji, tandem drawers look very attractive & run smoothly. If your budget doesnt allow it go for trolleys. Tandem is newer trend.
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I m planning to do my kitchen….my doubt is that cn we use soft close chanel with SS wire baskets and are tandem baskets made of SS
every company shares specification of material quality.
What type of material is best suited for channels?? Is it SS or iron?
I am not sure if pure SS channels are really available in market. You will need to check with your local kitchen designer or local kitchen shop
Is evershine tandem channel are good and can u know d price of it.
Sir tell me difference between tendon box n as box which one is really good
tandem box have higher weight capacity compared to trolleys. Also these are advance in technology & working. Please see below video to know more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKY8yFu0P-8
Hi Sir,
I am planning to renovate my current kitchen drawers. Is regular SS basket good or the Tandem good? Also which is durable and long life. Maintenance?
Tandem are definitely superior. If you are budget allows go for tandem.
Which fitting are best for kitchen tandem or ss and what is difference between them
Tandem is more superior and advance compared to ss baskets. More weight capacity, longer life. Better functionality. And Costlier.
Watch this video for detail differences
I want to install the drawers I have with channels can you help me with that?
As branded tandom basket are costly can we use local tandem basket
There are several Indian brands which have high quality hardware and at reasonable rates. Buy it from reputed store.