ᐅ Efficient drawer with push-to-open mechanism

Hi,

same project, next question.

Faktum base cabinets with 3 RAtionell drawers each. These come with the soft-close feature.

Now I have the problem that the countertop is too narrow, and the handles would stick out. Since it’s a cooktop half-island, I can’t extend the countertop beyond the front either.

My idea was to equip the drawers with push-to-open mechanisms. That way, the countertop could be flush with the front. Holes for the handles haven’t been drilled yet, so that would be possible. I could then sell the soft-close rails.

What options do I have? Are there any from IKEA or third-party suppliers?

Thanks in advance!

Best regards,
phobos

What options would I have there?
Is there anything from IKEA or external?

Hi,

IKEA offers Utrusta.
Best regards,
IKEA-Freund

Thanks for the information.

But does that mean I would have to remove the soft-close slides?
Is it not possible to combine them?

You have to try that. If the tension springs are stronger than those in the UTRUSTA push-to-open mechanism, it obviously won’t work. The damping combined with the openers doesn’t make any sense.

Blum now offers drawer slides that combine both functions, called Tipp-ON BLUMOTION.

Do the Tipp on Blumotion slides fit into Rationell drawers?

No, the drawer must be completely replaced; only the front can be reused.