32 mm cabinetmaking system

System 32 is a furniture construction and manufacturing principle used in the production of dismantleable furniture . Characteristics are the columns of 5 mm holes on 32 mm centers. In addition to the system 32, there are other but less frequently used systems (System 25, ip20 etc.).

System 32 was developed by fitting, machine and furniture manufacturers, and serves to standardize both component dimensions and production processes. The design features are:

• Distance of the holes in the row of holes = 32 mm
• Diameter of the holes = 5 mm
• Distance of the front row of holes to the front edge = 37 mm

The system includes matching fittings, with which furniture sides can be secured to floors, walls, and adjacent cabinets. Other fittings are available for doorbands, drawer guides, clothes racks, floor racks, and other features, and typically mount into one or more of the 5 mm holes otherwise used to support shelf brackets.

Advantages of this system include:

• Distance from the first hole to the bottom side of the cabinet = Distance from the last hole to the top of the cabinet top: Simplification of setting up single row drilling machines
• Distance of the rear row of holes to the rear edge = 37 mm, which does not require retooling of the drilling machine
• Distance of the rear row of holes to the inner edge Back wall = 37 mm, which facilitates the assembly of rear wall supports
• Distance between the two rows of holes = multiple of 32 mm, which facilitates the assembly of drawer guides

External Links

• http://davelers.com/32mm/ Dave Lers 32mm Cabinetmaking
• https://www.hettich.com/fileadmin/content/mediathek/TA_2011_02_en_CA.pdf Program Overview: System 32