But a new innovation was needed for the open storage in metal frames. That’s how "Grisen" ("Pig" in Swedish) came to be – a metal wedge dowel that allows you to easily assemble the frames with just a click. "It actually looks like the snout of a little piglet, so the nickname felt like a natural choice", says product developer Daniel Loader, who took part in the project.
ENHET Assembly kit for kitchen island, white, 40 cm
€ 11/2 pack
Each ENHET base frame must be completed with 4 ENHET legs for frame, sold separately.
How to get it
ENHET series makes it easy to start fresh with a new kitchen solution. This assembly kit lets you build the kitchen island you’ve always dreamed of. It’s easy and it adds a new dimension to your kitchen.
Article Number204.801.74
Product details
Allows you to connect 2 or 3 open ENHET base frames to create a freestanding kitchen island.
The assembly kit stabilises the frames and also includes floor attachments.
It is also possible to build a kitchen island with 1 open base frame (40x60x75 cm) fixed to the wall and 1 worktop (max. 80x60 cm). Fix the worktop to the wall with FIXA worktop support fitting galvanised.
Designer
IKEA of Sweden
Good to know
Comprises: 2 support braces, 2 floor fixation fittings, 2 worktop fittings (u-brackets) and 4 screws for worktop fittings (u-brackets).
Each ENHET base frame must be completed with 4 ENHET legs for frame, sold separately.
IKEA of Sweden AB SE-343 81 Älmhult, IKEA.com
Materials and care
Material
- Steel, Epoxy/polyester powder coating
Care
Wipe clean with a mild soapy solution.
Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Assembly and documents
Assembly instructions
ENHET Assembly kit for kitchen island204.801.74Weight & measurements
- Width: 40 cm
- Package quantity: 2 pack
Package details
ENHET
Article Number204.801.74- Width: 6 cm
- Height: 3 cm
- Length: 48 cm
- Weight: 0.40 kg
- Package(s): 1
Story
Shared knowledge creates innovations
ENHET is the first storage series that our kitchen and bathroom specialists developed together. But if you think about it, it's a pretty logical collaboration. Both kitchens and bathrooms need work spaces, storage solutions and organisation – and need to withstand daily wear and tear in a humid environment. We also know that they are areas that many people find difficult and time-consuming to both plan and assemble. That’s what we set out to change.
One goal with ENHET was that all parts should be easy to assemble – intuitively and without any special tools. For cabinets and drawers it was a given to use the wooden wedge dowel which started to replace classic fittings in the IKEA range a few years ago.
Easy assembly with “Grisen”
Reliable steel
One challenge with the metal frames was that the steel must withstand the humid environments of kitchens and bathrooms – without rusting. “We found a method in the automotive industry called AD coating”, says Daniel and describes how all the frame parts are dipped in the coating. “After we saw the lab test photos, it was clear that we had the right solution. They showed rust on parts with other coatings, while those with the AD coating were rust-free.” Looking back at the project, Daniel thinks it provided important insights. “Something happens when you bring together a lot of people with different experiences, and strong and innovative momentum can arise."
Material
What is steel?
Steel has unique characteristics when it is stretched and shaped since it remains strong. It provides strength to everything from skyscrapers and cars to bed frames and outdoor furniture. The steel industry is moving in the direction of more energy-efficient production and stronger steel qualities. It doesn’t lose any of its properties when recycled and today steel is one of the most recycled materials in the world.