Omega National Tambour Hardware Pack 16"W x 17-1/2"H, Plastic - ST-2-16-AL

NOTE: As of 4/13/26, Omega National's prefix has changed from NP to RS. This part number has changed from NPST2A-16 to RSST2A-16.

Omega National Tambour Hardware Pack For Face Frames

Omega National tambour hardware pack is a spring tension hardware system designed to assist in opening tambour doors and allow assisted movement when opening, which helps manage door travel in an appliance garage or similar cabinet. The tambour tracking system ST-2-16-AL is designed for face frame applications only, so it targets common kitchen and bath cabinet construction where a face frame defines the opening. The system controls tambour doors up to 36 inches wide by 19 inches high by 7/32 inch thick, setting clear working limits so door weight and size stay within the mechanism's capability. Door movement is easily controlled from top to bottom and glides smoothly, which supports predictable operation in daily use. The plastic construction of the hardware pack fits within kitchen and bath cabinet accessory applications where non-metal components are often preferred.

Key Tambour Tracking Details For Cabinet Projects

• The spring tension hardware assists in opening the door, which reduces the effort required to move the tambour and supports smoother operation across the opening.
• The same spring tension hardware allows assisted movement when opening, which helps the door rise more evenly and improves user control over the travel.
• The system is designed for face frame applications only, so it is suited to cabinets where a face frame defines the front edge around the tambour opening.
• The system controls tambour doors up to 36 inches wide by 19 inches high by 7/32 inch thick, which provides a defined operating range for planning door size, thickness, and panel layout.
• The dowels can be trimmed for narrower door widths, which lets installers adapt a standard kit to a variety of smaller cabinet openings without changing the basic system.
• The door is easily controlled from top to bottom and glides smoothly, which supports consistent tracking and reduces sticking during repeated use in kitchen or bath environments.

Tambour Door Mounting And Face Frame Integration

The tambour tracking system ST-2-16-AL is easily stapled to the back of a face frame, creating a straightforward attachment method that ties the guide rails directly to the cabinet front. The system is designed for face frame applications only, so the geometry and layout of the plastic guide rails match the depth and edge conditions typically found on framed cabinet openings. The plastic guide rails serve as the path for the tambour door, guiding the movement so the door stays aligned while traveling within the rated size limits. When the spring tension hardware assists in opening, it works with the guide rails to support consistent motion as the door rises and lowers along the frame.

Using This Tambour Tracking System In Cabinets

Where This Omega National System Fits Best

The Omega National Products tambour hardware pack is part of the appliance garages and tambour doors product class, so it is geared toward kitchen and bath cabinet openings that need a rolling door. Its dimensions of 16 inches wide by 17-1/2 inches high identify a hardware pack suited to compact cabinet spaces where vertical travel must stay within that range. The tambour tracking system ST-2-16-AL controls tambour doors up to 36 inches wide by 19 inches high by 7/32 inch thick, which means it can serve narrower standard appliance garage widths while also handling moderate height doors. Because the system is designed for face frame applications only, it aligns with traditional framed cabinet construction used in many residential kitchens and baths that rely on a defined wooden frame around the opening.

How Spring Tension And Guides Support Smooth Travel

The spring tension hardware will assist in opening the door and allow assisted movement when opening, so the user experiences a more controlled lift with less manual force across the door range. The same spring tension combines with the plastic guide rails for tambour doors to manage how the door climbs and descends, which helps keep the slats tracking consistently in their path. When the door is easily controlled from top to bottom and glides smoothly, the motion reduces binding along the cabinet edges and supports a predictable feel over repeated cycles. The dowels can be trimmed for narrower door widths, so the spring-assisted system can be tuned to match narrower doors while still operating within the stated maximum dimensions. As a tambour tracking system, the integrated tension, dowel, and plastic guide rails work together to control the door envelope in everyday cabinet use.

Common Questions About This Tambour Tracking System

Choose This Tambour System For Face Frame Cabinets

The Omega National tambour hardware pack 16 inches wide by 17-1/2 inches high in plastic provides a defined solution for managing spring-assisted tambour doors in framed cabinets. The tambour tracking system ST-2-16-AL is designed for face frame applications only and controls tambour doors up to 36 inches wide by 19 inches high by 7/32 inch thick, so it serves many appliance garage and similar cabinet openings. With dowels that can be trimmed for narrower door widths and guide rails that are easily stapled to the back of the face frame, this spring tension hardware creates a controlled path for doors that need smooth, assisted travel.