UNITED KINGDOM – Furniture hardware manufacturer, Salice, achieved a second FIRA Gold Certification, this time for their Silentia+ soft-close hinges. This new certification is in addition to the one held for their Salice series 200 hinges, which was attained in 1990.

As part of the FIRA Gold Certification process the hinges were tested to ‘Level H’ of BS 6222-2:2009+A1. Level H is the most severe test under the standard and is used to assess performance and durability when heavy use is expected or where the users are not expected to exercise care. As such, the testing process subjected the hinges to 60,000 opening and closing cycles to gauge long-term performance.

Speaking on their new FIRA Gold Certification, Walter Gosling, Branch Director at Salice UK said, “We’re delighted to have achieved a second FIRA Gold as it demonstrates the quality of the Silentia+ hinges. The range has an adjustable integrated soft-close mechanism which is operated by twin dampers housed in the hinge cup, which allows a perfect and constant closing of the door in any condition, use and application.”

Gosling added, “Silentia+ is also equipped with a switch to adjust the decelerating action. The activation of this switch delivers the ideal decelerating strength for all types of door, even non-standard sizes and weights. These technological elements culminate in a durable product, as highlighted by the tests results from the experts at FIRA International.”