Vala FM – A hinge for all occasions
The new Vala FM series is an innovation in the field of flush-mounted shower door hinges. It combines uncompromising design with maximum functionality and makes both planning for architects and installation for fabricators easier and more efficient.
Left, right, top, and bottom.
Just unpack it, install it, and you’re done. Vala FM is installed just like a traditional PT strip—without having to decide in advance whether it’s for the left or right side. Only when you pull the lower mounting bolt does it automatically become a left or right strip. Fast, intuitive, and maximally flexible on the job site.
Installation & Flexibility at a Glance
- Maximum flexibility: With the 90° glass-to-wall hinge, the wall screw-on plate can be rotated 180° and installed either inwards or outwards.
- True flush mounting: With 8 mm glass and with a seal, the hinge remains flush - a detail that makes all the difference, facilitates cleaning and significantly improves the appearance.
Technology & design at a glance
- Technical excellence: Load capacity up to 40 kg, glass thicknesses 8-10 mm toughened safety glass, lift height of 5 mm and adjustable zero position.
- Design variety: Surfaces in chrome, stainless steel look and black - ideal for modern bathroom design.
- Made by Bohle: Precision, quality and innovative technology combined in a series that meets the highest standards of design, functionality and workmanship.
Function & mounting features
Installation is possible on both the left and right - without having to determine the DIN direction beforehand. Vala FM combines a swing function, integrated lifting and lowering mechanism and DIN direction-independent installation in a single hinge. The simplified drilling pattern transfer reduces the susceptibility to errors and makes installation easier. The pendulum function ensures a defined closing position and self-centring behaviour. The system also enables a controlled lifting and lowering movement.
Construction & processing
The flush design with concealed screw fittings ensures a minimalist appearance and a high-quality surface effect. In practical use, the elastic, gap-filling seal enables clean tolerance absorption and thus reduces the amount of reworking required.
Do I have to choose left or right in advance?
No. Vala FM is DIN-direction-independent and can be used on both the left and right. This means that only one part number needs to be stocked per trim type and color. This reduces ordering effort, simplifies inventory management, and minimizes stock levels.
No. Vala FM is DIN-direction-independent and can be used on both the left and right. This means that only one part number needs to be stocked per trim type and color. This reduces ordering effort, simplifies inventory management, and minimizes stock levels.
When is the raising/lowering function activated?
Only after assembly has been completed. It is activated by removing a single screw.
Only after assembly has been completed. It is activated by removing a single screw.
Is the door self-centring?
Yes. The swing function supports a defined closing position and a clean door appearance.
Yes. The swing function supports a defined closing position and a clean door appearance.
What are the advantages of the flush-mounted design?
Less visible transitions, a higher-quality look and easier cleaning.
Less visible transitions, a higher-quality look and easier cleaning.
How does the universal usability of Vala FM reduce my stock-keeping costs?
Since Vala FM can be used on the left and right, you only need to stock one article number for each hinge type and colour, which reduces ordering costs and means you need fewer fittings in stock.
Since Vala FM can be used on the left and right, you only need to stock one article number for each hinge type and colour, which reduces ordering costs and means you need fewer fittings in stock.
How quickly are spare parts available and how does reordering work?
As we assemble Vala FM in Haan, we have all parts directly available as individual parts.
As we assemble Vala FM in Haan, we have all parts directly available as individual parts.
Are there any digital tools or CAD data that make planning easier?
All data/drawings for the hardware are available as pdf, dwg and step files. Vala FM is also included in the configurator
All data/drawings for the hardware are available as pdf, dwg and step files. Vala FM is also included in the configurator
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