Titus, a leading component manufacturer specialising in cabinet hardware, has launched its enhanced Tekform Slimline+ drawer system, representing a significant advance in drawer technology for furniture manufacturers. This second-generation system offers improved functionality and user-friendly features that meet the evolving needs of modern cabinet production.
Evolution of innovation
Building on the success of the original Tekform Slimline range, the Slimline+ represents a thoughtful evolution that maintains the core strengths of its predecessor while introducing meaningful improvements. The enhanced system demonstrates Titus’ commitment to listening to customer feedback and addressing real-world manufacturing challenges.
“The Tekform Slimline+ reflects our ongoing commitment to making furniture assembly easier and more precise,” explains Phil Beddoe, UK Managing Director at Titus. “We’ve taken a successful product and enhanced it based on extensive feedback from manufacturers and installers.”
3D adjustment system
At the heart of the Slimline+ innovation is its 3D adjustment mechanism, which enables precise height, side, and tilt adjustments. What sets this system apart is its accessibility – all adjustments are conveniently located at the front of the drawer, eliminating the need for installers to access the rear of the cabinet during fine-tuning.
The colour-coded adjustment process simplifies what has traditionally been a challenging aspect of drawer installation. Each adjustment type is clearly identified, reducing the potential for errors and significantly accelerating installation. Height and side adjustments offer +/-1.5 mm of movement, while the tilt adjustment ensures perfect alignment, even in challenging installation conditions.
This front-accessible design is particularly valuable in fitted furniture installations where access to the rear of cabinets may be restricted. Installers can make all necessary adjustments from a single working position, improving efficiency and reducing installation time.
Enhanced front panel engagement
The Slimline+ features an upgraded clipping mechanism specifically designed to optimise engagement with front panels of varying dimensions and weights. This enhanced system enables swift assembly while maintaining the reliability that professional installers demand.
The mechanism enables simple hand insertion with a comfortable locking action, while the Expando function ensures a firm, reliable, and repeatable front attachment. The intuitive front-panel disengagement allows easy removal when adjustments or replacements are necessary.
Adaptive Response Technology (ART) for superior performance
Every Slimline+ drawer is equipped with Titus’ latest ART damper. This advanced technology delivers smooth, controlled movement throughout the drawer’s operation, from initial opening to final soft close.
The ART damper automatically adapts to varying loads and closing speeds, ensuring consistent performance regardless of drawer contents. The carefully engineered damping curve delivers fast closing with late-start deceleration, followed by a quiet landing with a soft touch – a closing action refined through extensive consumer research.
Push-to-open compatibility and futureproofing
Recognising the growing trend towards handleless furniture designs, the Slimline+ system is fully compatible with Titus’ new Tacto 2.0 push-to-open system. This compatibility demonstrates forward-thinking design that enables manufacturers to adapt to changing market preferences without requiring a complete system change.
The Tacto 2.0 system introduces several innovations, including a narrow 1.5 mm operating gap that enables perfectly aligned drawer fronts. The new front gap adjustment feature ensures even alignment across multiple drawers, while spring force adjustment provides a comfortable, consistent drawer opening with just a light push.
One of the most significant advantages is the “One-for-All” principle – the same runner accommodates both standard and Tacto push-to-open applications. This dramatically simplifies inventory management for manufacturers and distributors, eliminating the need to hold separate stock for different drawer configurations.
Perhaps most impressively, Tacto can be added as a retrofit option at any time after drawer assembly, allowing manufacturers to respond to customer requests or market changes without maintaining separate production lines.
Technical excellence and practical benefits
The Slimline+ system maintains the slim 14 mm side panel profile that maximises interior drawer space while ensuring structural integrity. Available in four heights (70 mm, 100 mm, 145 mm, and 182 mm) and seven nominal lengths (from 270 mm to 550 mm), the range accommodates a wide range of cabinet designs and applications.
With a load capacity of 40 kg, the system meets typical household storage requirements with confidence. The full extension runners provide full access to drawer contents, while precision engineering ensures smooth operation over extended lifecycles.
Manufacturing and installation efficiency
For manufacturers, the Slimline+ delivers significant efficiency gains throughout the production process. The simplified installation procedure reduces assembly time, while the front-accessible adjustments minimise the skill required for proper installation. This translates into reduced training requirements and more consistent quality across production runs.
The enhanced clipping mechanism’s reliability reduces callbacks related to front panel attachment issues, while the adjustment system’s precision ensures drawers align correctly the first time. These factors combine to reduce overall production costs while improving end-product quality.
See Slimline+ at kbb Birmingham
The Tekform Slimline+ drawer system is a thoughtful evolution in drawer technology, combining proven reliability with meaningful innovations that address real-world manufacturing challenges. By focusing on ease of installation, precision adjustment, and adaptability to future trends, Titus has created a system that meets the needs of manufacturers, installers, and end-users alike.
Furniture manufacturers and industry professionals are invited to experience the Slimline+ system firsthand at kbb Birmingham, 1-4 March 2026 at the NEC. Visit Titus at Stand R82 to see live demonstrations of the 3D adjustment system, front panel engagement mechanism, and Tacto 2.0 push-to-open compatibility. The Titus team will be available throughout the show to discuss how the Slimline+ can enhance production efficiency and product quality.
