When a supplier of sliding wardrobe
systems, window and door products
needed a new supplier of glass door
handles, hinges and latch systems, it
turned to Blue Diamond.

The project presented a number of
challenges to Blue Diamond’s design
engineers. Fixings in glass are
difficult to engineer and
manufacture. Glass is a heavy
material and the tolerances are
critical. In addition, all visible
components had to be polished or
plated to complement the clean lines
of the glass. Finished parts needed to
be strong and have the right ‘feel’.

Blue Diamond worked closely
with the customer to develop and
agree the new design. The project
required a range of cast and pressed
components, springs, metal and
plastic parts, some of which had to
be plated or polished. Blue
Diamond’s engineers were able to
improve the assemblies by enhancing
their appearance, reducing cost and
increasing durability.