Salice Air Concealed Hinges: FAQs

General Product & Application

Q: What makes the Salice Air hinge "concealed" or "invisible"?

A: The Salice Air is a revolutionary design where the hinge mechanism is fully recessed (mortised) into the top and bottom panels of the cabinet and the door itself.1 Once the door is closed, the hinge is virtually invisible, leaving only a perfectly clean, seamless exterior.

Q: What types of doors can the Salice Air hinge be used with?

A: It's suitable for both wooden doors (minimum 18 mm thickness) and aluminium-framed doors (like those used for glass cabinets). It is primarily designed for full overlay applications.

Q: How many hinges do I need per door?

A: Generally, you only need two Air hinges per door (one at the top and one at the bottom), regardless of whether the door is small or a larger, heavy door, up to the maximum specifications.

Q: What is the maximum door weight and size supported by the hinge?

A: The Salice Air can support a maximum door weight of 25 kg (55 lbs).

Max Height: Up to 2700 mm (approx. 8.8 ft).
Max Width: Up to 600 mm (approx. 23.6 in).

Functionality and Models

Q: What is the difference between the Soft-Close and Push-to-Open models?

A: The Salice Air is available in two main versions to suit different closing needs:

Soft-Close: Features an integrated hydraulic mechanism that ensures the door closes silently and slowly after a gentle push, preventing slamming.
Push-to-Open (Push System): Contains an integrated spring system that ejects the door open when it is pressed. This is the ideal solution for truly handleless furniture designs.

Q: What is the maximum opening angle of the door?

A: The standard Salice Air hinge has an opening angle of 105 degrees. A restrictor clip is available as an accessory to reduce the opening angle to 92 degrees. if needed to prevent a door from hitting an adjacent wall or object.

Q: Does the Push-to-Open model require a separate push-latch or component?

A: Yes, for the Push-to-Open system to work, you generally need an additional component like a magnetic release device or catch, which is installed on the cabinet body to hold the door closed until it's pressed to open.

Installation and Adjustment

Q: Is the Salice Air hinge easy to install for a DIY user?

A: The installation requires precise routing (mortising) into both the cabinet and the door, which is typically done using a plunge router and specific Salice templates for accuracy. Due to the deep mortising and tight tolerances, it's often recommended for professional cabinet makers or experienced DIY users with the correct tools.

Q: How do I align the door once the hinges are installed?

A: The Salice Air features 3D adjustment (three-dimensional regulation):

Lateral (Side-to-side): 2mm
Depth (In-and-out): +2 / -0.5mm
Vertical (Height): 1.5mm

This allows for precise and accurate alignment of the door face with the cabinet frame.

Q: What is the minimum door thickness required?

A: The minimum door thickness is 18mm (3/4") for wooden doors.

Salice Air Concealed Hinges: FAQs

General Product & Application

Functionality and Models

Installation and Adjustment

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