Knape and Vogt SH Series Nickel 2-7/8"L x 1-7/8"D x 3-13/16"H x Self-close Tip Out Tray Hardware and Accessories, - SH-40

Nickel Scissor Hinge for a Self-Closing Sink Tip-Out

The Knape and Vogt SH-40 is a self-close scissor hinge designed to mount a tip-out tray behind a false drawer front, converting the dead space in front of a sink into small-item storage that opens and snaps back on its own.

Key Features

• Self-close mechanism pulls the tray back to a flush, closed position without a manual push.
• 40-degree tip-out angle opens the tray far enough for easy access to the stored contents.
• Tab stop holds the tray at the open position so it does not swing past the working angle.
• Nickel finish on a plastic body keeps the hardware light and coordinates with standard sink hardware finishes.
• Part of the SH Series, designed specifically for sink tip-out tray installations.

Putting Dead Space in Front of the Sink to Work

The strip of false drawer front below a sink looks like a drawer but goes nowhere. A pair of SH-40 hinges changes that by mounting a tip-out tray to the inside of the front panel. The tray tips forward on the scissor mechanism when a user presses or pulls the front, revealing a shallow storage channel that is useful for sponges, scrubbers, or sink tools that would otherwise sit on the counter. When released, the self-close motion brings the front back flush with the cabinet run.

Construction and Finish

The SH-40 is a plastic scissor hinge in a Nickel finish. The plastic body keeps the unit light, which matters for a false front that is not carrying cabinet-door loads. The Nickel finish blends with sink faucets and drain hardware that share the same finish family, so the hinge does not stand out on the rare occasion the tray is viewed from the side. The tab stop is built into the hinge and limits travel at the 40-degree open position, protecting both the tray and the cabinet face frame from overextension.

Where This Hinge Fits

This hinge is for kitchen and bath cabinetry where a false front panel sits below a sink. Cabinet shops building new runs, remodelers retrofitting existing sink cabinets, and homeowners upgrading a kitchen renovation will all reach for the SH-40 when the goal is a clean, self-returning tip-out that holds position at the open angle. It pairs with a tip-out tray sold separately. Two hinges are typically used per tray panel; confirm the count against the tray and panel width before ordering.

Common Questions

A Finished, Functional Front Panel Every Time

Specify the SH-40 to add a self-closing tip-out tray that keeps the sink front flush, holds at a useful working angle, and returns cleanly without any extra effort from the user.