Cabinet Glossary
What is a Self-Close Mechanism?
A self-close mechanism is cabinet hardware that pulls a door or drawer fully shut after it reaches a certain point. It may be built into a cabinet hinge or drawer slide.
On a self-closing hinge, a spring pulls the cabinet door closed and keeps it from drifting open. A self-closing drawer slide takes over near the end of the drawer’s travel and pulls it into the cabinet. Self-close and soft-close hardware do different jobs: self-close pulls the door or drawer shut, while soft-close uses a damper to slow the final movement and prevent slamming. Many modern cabinet hinges and drawer slides include both features.
