Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Grass America, a leading supplier of functional cabinet hardware, has announced the launch of its latest innovation, the Grass Rear Anti-Tip System, designed to enhance the safety of cabinetry and furniture in homes and businesses. This advanced system offers a simple, efficient, and lightweight solution to help furniture comply with the 2023 STURDY Act, a law aimed at preventing tip-over accidents and promoting safer environments.
The Grass Rear Anti-Tip System features a state-of-the-art mechanical design that ensures only one drawer can be opened at a time. The remaining drawers stay securely locked until the opened drawer is closed, minimizing the risk of tip-overs. This functionality is achieved through a series of interconnected locking actuators mounted to a central spine at the rear of the cabinet, ensuring a robust and reliable locking mechanism.
Key Features and Benefits
Crafted from durable materials including plastic, aluminum, and steel, the Grass Rear Anti-Tip System eliminates the need for additional counterweights, maintaining the original extension of the drawers while reducing shipping costs. The system can be seamlessly integrated during the manufacturing process or retrofitted onto existing cabinetry, offering unparalleled flexibility for a wide range of installations.
Versatile Component Kit: The system includes a versatile component kit that accommodates various mounting options, allowing for custom installations. It is compatible with undermount slides, soft-close slides, and drawers without slides.
Efficient Design: Designed to fit in the 31.75mm (1 1/4") gap between the drawer box and the cabinet carcass, the system offers flexible installation options both during and after cabinet fabrication. It can be installed with or without the aluminum spine, making it suitable for different cabinet designs.
Enhanced Safety: The system supports up to 50 lbs. of pull force and can be manually unlocked for drawer removal if needed. While it reduces the risk of tip-overs, Grass America emphasizes the importance of proper supervision and furniture use to ensure safety, especially around children.Commitment to Safety and Innovation
With the introduction of the Grass Rear Anti-Tip System, Grass America continues to set new standards in cabinet and furniture hardware safety. The system addresses growing concerns over tip-over accidents, aligning with the company’s mission to prioritize safety and innovation in every product.
Grass America also advises that while the use of tip-over restraints significantly reduces the risk of accidents, proper adult supervision and responsible furniture use are essential. Heavy items should be stored in lower drawers, and children should never be allowed to climb on furniture.
About Grass America
Grass America is a quality-driven manufacturer of cabinet hardware, including hinges, drawer slides, lifters, and drawer systems. The company’s cutting-edge movement systems are widely used in kitchens, bathrooms, and office spaces across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Kernersville, North Carolina, and a network of 130 distributor locations, Grass America serves top kitchen cabinet manufacturers throughout North America. The company takes pride in its diverse workforce, with many employees boasting over 30 years of experience.
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