The AVENTOS HK-XS is a lift mechanism from Blum's Aventos range, chosen by Mastercraft Kitchens for wall cabinets where the door lifts upward rather than swinging open on a standard hinge. It sits inside the cabinet, out of sight, and is built for smaller, lighter fronts where a compact mechanism makes more sense than a larger lift system.
The power factor setting of 800 to 1800 refers to the tension range the mechanism can be set to, so it can be matched to the weight of the door it's supporting. Getting this right matters day to day. Too little tension and the door will drop on you. Too much and it will feel stiff or spring back before you're ready. Setting the power factor correctly means the door lifts smoothly and stays exactly where you leave it, whether that's fully open or partway.
Key
Benefits
- Lifts upward rather than outward, useful for cabinets above worktops or in tighter spaces where a swinging door would get in the way.
- Adjustable power factor means the mechanism can be tuned to suit the actual weight of your door front, rather than a one size fits all setting.
- Stays open at any position you choose, so you're not holding the door up while you reach into the cabinet.
- Compact design suits smaller wall units where a full size lift mechanism would be un
