Q. What are Hydraulic Sinks?
A. Hydraulic sinks are made using a hydraulic press machine, where the steel bowls are carefully drawn to achieve their shape and structure. This process ensures durability and precision in the sink's design.
Q. What is the thickness of the stainless steel sheets used to make hydraulic sinks at Ruhe?
A. The thickness of the stainless steel sheets is up to 1mm.
Q. How are hydraulic sinks different from handmade sinks?
A. Hydraulic sinks are created using a hydraulic press, where stainless steel sheets are shaped under high pressure for precision, consistency, and higher durability. This method ensures mass production with uniform quality, unlike handmade sinks, which are individually crafted and customized.
Q. Do these hydraulic kitchen sinks undergo annealing?
A. Yes, all square single-bowl kitchen sinks are annealed. They are pressed twice using a hydraulic press to enhance ductility.
Q. How are hydraulic sinks more spacious than handmade sinks?
A. Hydraulic sinks are designed with precision using a hydraulic press, allowing for more consistent, uniform shapes and larger interior space. The process creates straighter sides and smoother curves, maximizing the usable area.
Q. How do I remove the coloured protective lamination from the sink?
A. Ruhe Kitchen Sinks come with a thin coloured protective film that protects the sink from any damage during the installation process. Once the sink is installed, you can manually peel it off..
Q. Is wall mounting possible with these sinks?
A. Yes, while these sinks are designed for drop-in installation, they can be wall-mounted with the addition of stainless steel brackets for stability.
Q. Is a matte finish customization available?
A. Yes, matte finish is available upon customization. Please note that customized products are non-returnable.
Q. Is it possible to have a tap hole on the handmade sink?
A. Yes. Ruhe offers customized hydraulic single-bowl kitchen sinks with tap holes (30-32mm diameter). Contact our support team with your requirements.
Q. Is there a mark of 304-grade Stainless Steel on the sink?
A. Yes. All Ruhe Kitchen Sinks with 304-grade Stainless Steel will have the same branding.
