How to soften (or strengthen) the soft-close mechanism?
First of all: ensure that the furniture is level and that the fronts are adjusted (3D hinges / drawer parallelism). Misalignment hinders the damper.
A) Doors with invisible hinges (integrated soft-close)
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Locate the damping selector on the hinge (lever dial ON/OFF or 2–3 positions).
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Low position = more free (softer) closure.
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High position = more marked brake (against “slamming”).
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On small, light doors, you can disable a damper on one of the hinges to prevent the door from “sticking” and staying ajar.
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Adjust the 3 axes of the hinge:
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Lateral (2–3 mm gap between doors), Depth (flush), Height (top/bottom alignment).
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Proceed by quarter turns and test with the door closed.
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Magnets/latches: slightly move the housing forward if the door bounces before the end of the stroke.
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Stoppers: add felt/PU pads if a “sharp” contact persists.
B) Drawers with soft-close slides
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Resynchronize the dampers: fully open then firmly close 2–3 times with the drawer empty.
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Front adjustments (depending on model):
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Height and lateral via eccentrics/plates (under the drawer or on the front).
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Depth / flush to ensure the drawer finishes its stroke without touching the cabinet.
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Load & friction: respect the load capacity; remove any object that jams. A load that's too heavy slows down or prevents the damper from engaging.
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Rail cleanliness: dust off; do not oil (oil clogs). If the manufacturer allows, use only a dry lubricant (PTFE).
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Assembly: check the front/rear clipping, the identical height of the slides on the cabinet side, and the squaring.
When to call customer service?
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If your model doesn't have a damper selector, if it slams despite adjustments, or if a piston is stuck: contact us with the product reference for a compatible spare part.