Hettich 5mm Safety Shelf Support – Translucent

Overview

The Hettich Shelf Support (Safety 5 mm, Translucent) is a connecting fitting used to hold wooden shelves securely in cabinets and shelving units. It combines a steel pin with a plastic support surface, giving it the strength of steel with a discreet, low-visibility finish that blends into most cabinet interiors.

What It Does

This shelf support pin is inserted into a 5 mm drilled hole to hold a wooden shelf at a fixed height. The plastic support surface sits under the shelf edge, distributing load while the steel pin provides structural strength. It is designed for use in System 32 cabinet construction, a standard 32 mm hole-spacing system used in modular furniture manufacturing.

Who It Helps

• Furniture manufacturers and cabinet makers building modular wooden shelving
• Carpenters and fitters installing or replacing shelf supports in wardrobes, kitchen units, and storage cabinets
• Interior fit-out contractors sourcing bulk connecting fittings
• Retail buyers replacing broken or missing shelf pins in existing furniture

Key Capabilities

Buyer Questions This Page Should Answer

What is this product used for?

It supports and secures a wooden shelf inside a cabinet or wardrobe by fitting into a pre-drilled 5 mm hole.

How much weight can it hold?

It is rated for Load group L 50, meaning up to 50 kg per square meter of shelf area.

What hole size is required?

A drill hole diameter of 5 mm is required for installation.

Is it compatible with standard cabinet systems?

Yes, it is designed for use in System 32, the common 32 mm hole-spacing layout used in modular furniture.

What color options are available?

The product description references translucent and white color options; this listing is for the translucent finish.

What is the warranty?

The product carries a 5-year warranty.

Is it currently available to purchase?

What material is it made from?

It uses a steel pin combined with a plastic support surface.

Proof or Trust Signals

• Sold under the Hettich brand, a recognized manufacturer of furniture fittings
• Backed by a 5-year warranty
• Rated for a defined load capacity (L 50, 50 kg/m²) rather than generic strength claims

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