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Title: Alternatives to Swinging Cabinet Doors
Content Description:   Here's a quick guide to help you select the perfect cabinet door lift system Key Questions to Ask: 1. How do you want your door to open? Flip-Up Door (90-Degree Opening): The door flips up and stays flat at 90 degrees. Ideal systems for this style include the SLS-ELAN, Aileron, or Wind. Flip-Up Door with Recess: Opens at 90 degrees and then recesses into the cabinet. The IF-360  system is perfect for this option.  Lateral Lift: The door slides outward and then lifts vertically. For this, check out the SLUN system.  2. What features are important in a lift system? Soft Close: A soft close ensures the door doesn’t slam shut, providing a smooth and quiet experience. Motorized vs. Button Operation: Do you prefer a manual lift system or the convenience of a motorized button-operated lift? Things to Consider Before Choosing a Vertical Lift Cabinet Door System: Door Size and Weight: The dimensions and weight of your cabinet door will determine which lift system is compatible. Face Frame vs. Frameless Cabinets: Many face-frame cabinets require brackets or other modifications for lift systems to work effectively. Weight and Size Compatibility: Each lift system is designed to handle specific weight and size limits. Choosing the wrong system may cause the door to either fling up too quickly or not lift at all. Safety Considerations: Always handle lift hardware carefully before attaching the cabinet door. A heavy-duty system without a door attached can open abruptly, potentially causing injury. Additional Options for Cabinet Doors: Vertical Lift Cabinet Door: Great for saving space, vertical lift doors provide a sleek, modern touch while offering easy access to overhead cabinets. Cabinet Door Lift-Up Hinges: For those looking to enhance functionality, lift-up hinges allow for smoother, more controlled motion when opening and closing cabinet doors. Fall Flap Doors: A fall flap door opens downwards, making it ideal for lower storage areas or creating a temporary work surface. When selecting the right system, always prioritize function and safety. Whether you're upgrading a kitchen or planning a hidden pantry, choosing the right door lift system can make all the difference! Shop Our Favorites: Alieron SLS-ELAN If-360 SLUN Contact Us to help you decide what hardware is best for your application
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Quote: Tired of traditional swinging cabinet doors? Consider vertical lift cabinet door systems as a sleek, modern alternative!
 

Looking For A Non Methylene Chloride Glue? We Got You Covered!

 

Looking For A Non Methylene Chloride Glue? We Got You Covered!

 

With the EPA’s ban on Methylene Chloride, a common chemical used in contact adhesives for laminate fabricators, many fabricators are looking for an alternative as the glue they’ve come to know and love will no longer be available after January 2026. 

Alternate Options

Non-Flammable Options
Ideal for operations with established spray systems and a need for high-solids, room-temperature bonding. These options offer:

  • Hybond 75-ZF - Bulk for users with their own spray system and who previously used 75, high solids, & B68 and have non-flammable requirements. 
    • Dry time: 2–5 minutes
    • Bulk Spray Grade contact adhesives
    • Colors: natural and Green
    • Available Sizes: 1,5, & 54 gallons
  • Hybond CF-23F - Canisters for users with nonflammable requirements and previously used CF23. Web Pattern / 6501 tip recommended.
    • Canister contact adhesive
    • Dry time: 1-2 minutes
    • Colors: Natural and Green
    • Available Sizes: 27, 160, & 305 lbs 
  • Nevamar NV38 - No ODS (Ozone depleting substances). Web Spray / 6501 tip (same pattern as NV30). Fast tack and strong bond performance. 
    • Dry Time: 3-5 minutes
    • Colors: Clear and Red
    • Available Sizes: 11, 38, 190, & 375 lbs

 

Flammable Options

  • Hybond CF-30 - Canisters for users without nonflammable requirements and previously used CF23. Web pattern / 6501 tip recommended.
    • Non-methylene chloride canister contact adhesives
    • Dry Time: 2-3 minutes
    • Available Size: 30,140, & 300 lbs
    • Colors: Natural and Red
  • Nevamar NV10 - Cannister for users who require no VOC’s and OTC compliance. Pebble Spray Pattern. 4001 tip recommended.
    • Pebble spray grade contact adhesive
    • Dry Time: 3-5 minutes 
    • Available Sizes: 13oz aerosol can, 8, 27,130, & 270lb canisters 
    • Colors: Clear and Red
  • Nevamar NV20 -Cannister for users who prefer the NV30 spray patterns. Web spray (same pattern as NV30) 6501 tip recommended. 
    • Web spray grade contact adhesives
    • Dry Time: 2-4 minutes
    • Available Sizes: 13oz aerosol can. 9, 30, 140, & 300 lb canisters  
    • Colors: Clear and Red

Replaces: Any bulk or canister spray adhesive containing Methylene Chloride, including our Nevamar NV30, HYBOND CF-23, HYBOND 75NFM, and other non-flammable contact adhesives. The EPA is banning Mathalyne Chloride (MC), and glues containing MC will not be produced after Summer 2025 and can no longer be used after April 2026.

NOTE: All alternative glue options must be stored above 60 °F. Diminished performance could result in temperatures below 60 °F.

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Ideal for operations with established spray systems and a need for high-solids, room-temperature bonding.