Tambour Storage Technique Dating Back to the 18th Century
The word "tambour" is derived from French. While it has been widely used in furniture, this handicraft art has existed for centuries. In addition to the original use of antique desks dating back to the 18th century, the modern tambour rolling door technology is most often used in storage design - bedside tables, sideboards, cabinets, etc.
The reason why it is called a seamless door is that, visually, each door is like a solid piece of solid wood. When the cabinet is opened, every side of it can miraculously ‘disappear’. In fact, the structure of the tambour roller shutter door is not complicated (the principle is similar to that of an airport luggage conveyor belt), but only accurate design can prevent the roller shutter door from being jammed when sliding, so from the shape and size of the slat, the cutting thickness, and the width and shape of the tongue and the shape of the track groove, as well as the use of geometry, require the exquisite skill and experience of the craftsman. As the most precise part preparation process, only skilled craftsmen can ensure that the rolling door is accurately cut and assembled, especially when it is carefully installed in the cabinet frame.
When all the slats are assembled, the canvas backing or embedded steel cable is the secret to making the seamless open door.
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