Smove Adapter Plate For 3/8 Half Overlay Hinge Use
Smove adapter plate for 3/8 half overlay hinge gives you a way to add soft closing to a stamped steel hinge with arm 9, so existing 3/8 inch half overlay doors gain controlled closing without changing the hinge layout. This adapter plate is part of the Salice America type S soft-close system, which adds damping at the hinge flange and keeps the motion support at the hinge side of the door. By using a dedicated adapter plate for stamped steel hinge plates, the soft-close device mounts on hardware already on the cabinet, so door and frame preparation stay focused on the hinge boring pattern. Because this adapter plate is specified for 3/8 inch half overlay applications, it targets common face-frame cabinet work where a partial overlay is required. In cabinet runs where multiple door conditions exist, the defined overlay role of this adapter plate helps keep soft-close planning organized.
Job-Focused Details Of This Soft Close Adapter
- The adapter plate works with a 3/8 inch half overlay hinge, so it supports soft closing on partial overlay cabinet doors where full overlay components are not appropriate.
- The plate is designed for a stamped steel hinge with arm 9, so it mates to that specific hinge style and keeps the soft-close device aligned with the existing hinge geometry.
- This component belongs to the Salice America hinge accessory family, so it is designed to operate as part of a coordinated soft-close system rather than as a generic damper.
- The manufacturer classifies this item as a soft-close adapter, so it functions as the interface between the hinge flange and the type S Smove soft closing device.
- The D2VX99 part number identifies this specific Euro Smove adapter, so it can be consistently specified, ordered, and matched to drawings and cabinet lists.
Mounting And Adjustment Details For Cabinet Work
The Euro Smove adapter is described as easy to mount after hinge installation, so soft close can be added once hinge locations are set and doors are already hanging. The type S soft-close device contacts and connects to the hinge flange instead of the door, so the damping action occurs at the hinge and avoids door surface marring. This layout does not interfere with hinge adjustments, so hinge side-to-side, height, and depth settings can be used without the adapter blocking movement. The adapter and device combination has a low profile that does not intrude on cabinet interior space, so shelf positions and interior clearances remain available. Closing speed is adjustable with the turn of an adjustment screw on the soft-close device, which allows the door motion to be tuned to the door size and weight within the system range.
Where This Smove Adapter Fits In Cabinet Projects
Using The Adapter With Type S Smove Devices
This Euro Smove adapter plate is designed to work with type S Smove soft closing devices, so it acts as the mounting interface between the damper body and the hinge flange on a stamped steel plate. Type S Smove devices contact the hinge flange, so the adapter positions the device at the correct angle and distance for consistent damping engagement. Type S Smove soft closing devices are available in three tension settings - light, medium, and high resistance - so door closing force can be matched within the system to lighter or heavier doors using the same style adapter. Type S Smoves require a separate mounting block to attach the soft close device to the hinge flange, so the adapter, mounting block, and damper form a defined stack of parts around the hinge arm.
Mounting Blocks, Overlays, And Door Performance
Mounting blocks are available in four heights to accommodate full to half overlay and inset hinge configurations, so the vertical position of the type S Smove device relative to the hinge flange can be matched to different door overlays. Mounting blocks come in two types, with one type designed to affix to die-cast hinge plates and the second type designed to affix to stamped steel mounting plates, so the installer can select blocks that match the plate construction being used. Only one Smove is required per door within this system, so planning for soft close placement can be simplified to a single damper location alongside the hinge arrangement. The low profile and hinge-flange contact of the type S layout help keep the damping action close to the hinge pivot, so force is applied in a controlled way and cabinet interior space stays focused on storage instead of hardware projection.
Common Questions About The Euro Smove Adapter
What hinges is the D2VX99 Smove adapter plate designed to work with?
The D2VX99 Smove adapter plate is designed for a 3/8 inch half overlay stamped steel hinge with arm 9, so it targets that specific hinge geometry for proper soft-close alignment.
How does this Salice type S soft close adapter contact the door assembly?
The type S soft-close device in this system contacts and connects to the hinge flange, not to the door surface, so the door face is protected from marring during the closing cycle.
Can the Euro Smove adapter be mounted after hinges are already installed?
The Euro Smove adapter is described as easy to mount after hinge installation, so soft-closing can be added once hinges are set and doors are hanging on the cabinet.
Will this soft close adapter interfere with hinge adjustments?
The soft-close layout does not interfere with hinge adjustments, so standard hinge side, height, and depth settings remain usable after the adapter and device are installed.
How does adjustable closing speed work on the Smove system?
The type S Smove soft closing device has an adjustment screw that changes closing speed, so the damping level can be tuned to match the door size within the system range.
How many Smove soft close devices are needed per cabinet door?
Within this system, only one Smove soft closing device is required per door, so planning soft-close locations remains straightforward across cabinet runs.
Selecting This Adapter For Soft Close Upgrades
This Smove adapter plate for 3/8 half overlay hinge is suited to cabinets using stamped steel hinges with arm 9 where soft closing is desired without changing the hinge pattern. With its low-profile, hinge-flange contact and non-interference with hinge adjustments, it supports clean motion control while preserving existing alignment work. The adjustable closing speed and defined role within the Salice America type S Smove system give you a consistent approach to damping across doors. Use the D2VX99 part reference when specifying or reordering to keep Euro Smove adapters matched to the intended hinge configuration.
