As the boss of the kitchen, the cabinet cannot do without the "assistance" of various hardware. Hinges, handles, connectors, slide rails, hanging brackets, and adjustable feet are the best among many cabinet hardware. Without hinges, the cabinet and door panels cannot be in close contact; without handles, the cabinet is like an ugly "missing tooth"; without connectors, the cabinet will fall apart; without adjustable feet, the cabinet is like suffering from "rickets" and cannot stand straight... The various cabinet hardware is as powerful as the 18 weapons in "Journey to the West". Let's use the weapons as code names to talk about cabinet hardware.

1. Hinge: Monkey King's Golden Cudgel

Power Index: ★★★★★

　If Monkey King didn't have the Golden Cudgel, he would be just a monkey who could talk and do somersaults, not the real Monkey King. The hinge is the hardware that connects the cabinet and the door panel, and bears the weight of the door panel alone. Calculated based on three meals a day, a door is opened and closed at least 10 times a day, requiring the cabinet hinges to withstand the test of water and fire like Sun Wukong's golden hoop. Hinges of poor quality can easily cause deformation of door panels, cracks in cabinets, and inconvenience in opening and closing. Hinges are roughly divided into three categories: full cover, half cover and inner side. The type of hinge is mainly selected according to the different installation methods. Cabinet dealers generally give pertinent advice. If it is easy to install and disassemble, it is the quick-install hinge. It does not require on-site drilling. There will be a place for installing the hinge on the door panel in advance. The reason for "fast" comes from this. From the appearance point of view, there is not much difference between high-quality hinges and crooked hinges. The only difference is to observe their thickness. The difference in function between inferior hinges and high-quality hinges is a world of difference. Inferior hinges are generally made of thin iron sheets welded, with almost no resilience. They will lose their elasticity after a long time of use, resulting in the cabinet door not being closed tightly, leaving room for the mouse to move. Good hinges are made of alloy and are stamped in one step. They feel thick and have a smooth surface. Due to the thick surface coating, they are not easy to rust. They are stable and strong, and have a strong load-bearing capacity, so that the cabinet door can be stretched freely without the door being loosely closed. For consumers, hinges are rarely used in daily life and are basically laymen. Therefore, in addition to observing whether the appearance is thick and whether the surface is smooth, it is recommended to choose branded hinges, just like Sun Wukong fell in love with the Golden Cudgel of the Dragon King of the East China Sea at first sight. Recognizing good brands can basically avoid improper choices in the current market irregularities.

2. Handle: Mu Zha's River Crossing Gourd

Power Index: ★★★

In "Journey to the West", Mu Zha's gourd helped Tang Monk and his disciples cross the turbulent river, playing a powerful role. The same is true for the handle for the cabinet. Without the handle, no matter how beautiful the cabinet is, it can only be looked at but not used, just like Tang Monk and his disciples could not cross the river and obtain the scriptures without the gourd, and everything was in vain. At present, there are four types of handles on the market: plastic handles, zinc alloy handles, aluminum alloy handles, and stainless steel handles that use transfer technology. The surface of solid aluminum alloy handles will not rust or fall off, but due to the increase in aluminum prices in recent years, the production cost has increased, and its presence in the market has become increasingly scarce. Stainless steel handles are not easy to polish and shape, and are more like limited edition products. The most widely used zinc alloy handles on the market now are zinc alloy handles, and their surface coating technology is particularly critical. If the metal layer on the surface is not properly treated, it is very easy to fall off. Soy sauce, salt and other corrosive condiments in the kitchen, and even sweat containing salt on the hands, can make zinc alloy handles dull. At present, plastic handles are mainly made by imported manufacturers. Because of their non-corrosive and non-fading characteristics, they can be said to be the most suitable handles for use in the kitchen. The coating on the surface of plastic handles can be arbitrarily formed, with a strong sense of lines and beautiful appearance, and are becoming a new favorite in the handle market.

3. Connectors: Taishang Laojun's elixir

Power index: ★★★★

Maybe many people don't know what connectors are, because they are very small and basically "invisible", just like Taishang Laojun's elixir, although it is a small pill, it has the magical effect of immortality. Connectors connect cabinets to cabinets, and a single cabinet generally uses 12 connectors. Connectors are divided into two types, one is a three-in-one connector and the other is a two-in-one connector. At present, the three-in-one connector is more commonly used, which is also what we usually call invisible connector. The three-in-one connector consists of a plastic head, a connecting rod, and a connecting cap. Its quality depends on the accuracy of the connecting rod. The connecting rod accurate to microns can ensure the accurate splicing of the cabinets. The two-in-one connector is exposed on the outside of the cabinet, which is not beautiful and is generally not used.

4. Slide Nezha's beacon wheel

Power index: ★★★★

Slide is an important hardware part of the whole cabinet except hinges. It is related to whether the drawer is easy to use. The standard of whether the drawer is easy to use is whether it is smooth and slippery when stretched, and the role of the slide is reflected in this. With the beacon wheel, Nezha's speed and combat effectiveness are greatly increased, just like a good slide brings infinite convenience to kitchen cooking. According to the design method, the slide rails are divided into two types: three-section slide rails, drawer slide rails, and roller rails. The roller rail relies on nylon or plastic rollers to slide between steel slides to pull out the drawer. Nylon rollers are more durable. After long-term use, plastic rollers will deform due to friction, affecting the stability of the drawer during operation. The load capacity of the roller rail is generally 15~25 kg, which is not suitable for cabinet drawers with large capacity and strong load such as pots and bowls. The three-section slide rail uses wood as the baffles on both sides of the drawer, which is basically the standard configuration of all cabinets. The important part of the three-section slide rail is the steel ball that produces the "source" of rolling. If the steel balls in the three-section slide are evenly distributed, then it can evenly distribute the load-bearing when the drawer is running, and the drawer can slide freely. When buying a three-section slide rail, if the surface is painted with a thick layer of black or white paint, then its internal material is mostly not stainless steel, but is "painted" to cover up its iron nature. The drawer slide is also called a riding drawer. It includes a metal baffle and has a rebound function. If the drawer is overloaded, the toughness of the steel will cause the drawer to tilt and slide out automatically, and the rebound function ensures that the drawer will not slide out in this case. Generally, the price of a drawer slide is relatively high, and the one without damping also costs more than 200 yuan per pair, so the drawer slide is an important aspect of reflecting the added value of the cabinet. Now the simple rebound drawer is a concise version of the drawer slide. It is installed at the bottom of the drawer without a "bang", also known as an invisible slide. The rebound function it carries can also meet the purpose of preventing the drawer from tilting and sliding out. It is now widely welcomed in the market. It has two styles: full pull and half pull. Brand and steel quality are two important aspects when choosing. The load-bearing capacity of a three-section slide is generally around 20KG, the load-bearing capacity of a drawer slide is around 40KG, and the load-bearing capacity of a simple rebound drawer is also around 40KG. The length of the slide is the main factor affecting the price.

　5. Hanging Code>: The Iron Tower of Li Tianwang

　Power Index: ★★★★

　　The wall cabinet is an indispensable component of the cabinet. The hanging code is the key hardware used to install and fix the wall cabinet. It is more appropriate to compare it to a stable "iron tower" that cannot be shaken by thunder. Generally, two hanging codes are used for a wall cabinet. After the hanging code is installed on the wall, the cabinet can be "hanged" on the wall. The material of the hanging code is generally metal materials such as iron, stainless steel, etc. After the surface is processed, it looks as beautiful as plastic. Compared with ordinary hanging codes, invisible hanging codes are basically the same in function, but invisible hanging codes are not only more beautiful but also can move the cabinet 3 cm vertically and 2.5 cm horizontally. The price of ordinary hanging codes is generally around 1 yuan, while the price of invisible hanging codes is between 10 and 20 yuan. Hanging codes are related to the safety of wall cabinet installation, so it is necessary to strictly check whether the material is metal and whether the load-bearing capacity meets the cabinet requirements. It is recommended to buy branded products with guaranteed quality. Some kitchens use hollow bricks and foam bricks. The tightness of hanging codes and these bricks is relatively poor. At this time, it is more effective to use expansion screws than hanging codes. Pay special attention when using hanging codes. After the cabinet has been used for a long time, the tightness of the hanging code and the wall will decrease, and the hanging code will bulge outward a little. At this time, if the wall cabinet is pushed up slightly, it will fall off and cause an accident.