What roles do the damping and free-stop applied to the cabinet door play when opening and closing?
Sometimes hardware terms listed in cabinet door specifications are unfamiliar, making you want to know how the door actually moves when opened and closed.
It is functional Italian hardware that slows down the speed so the door does not slam shut and helps it stop at a desired angle[1].
Damping is a function that absorbs shock so the door closes softly, and free-stop is a method that stops and holds the door at a desired angle.
For the DOB cabinet doors of FLAT POINT flat point, Italian hardware equipped with both functions is used[2].
The speed slows down at the end of the door closing. The buffer absorbs the shock, reducing the risk of the door banging with a loud noise or catching hands. The opening angle is also free. Because it stops right at the height where you let go of your hand without having to lift the door all the way up, you can comfortably put in and take out stored items without stretching your arm high.
The specific manufacturer of the Italian hardware in question or the maximum opening/closing angle of the door has not yet been confirmed.