Frap and Franke kitchen faucet overview

Franke is a supplier of Italian sanitary ware. The mixers of this brand differ from their counterparts in other companies with their excellent design, modern modification, and ease of installation. All parts of the products meet international quality standards, which guarantees a long service life. All models of mixers available in the range of the company can be divided into the following groups:

1. classic with two cranes
2. chromed single lever
3. with drinking water tap that can be connected to a water treatment system
4. from artificial granite.

The range of Franke faucets is impressive. Here you can find rotary taps, mixers with different levels of spout, retractable hoses of various lengths, models with remote switching and with built-in lighting. Such a variety is able to satisfy any needs and whims. Mixers of this company create additional comfort in the process of cooking.

Designers of the company Frnaka are constantly looking for new creative solutions and create mixers that are suitable for the design of sinks, so that they look like a single and indivisible whole. The style decision can be the most diverse: it is an ageless classic, a fancy modern, and minimalistic hi-tech. The range of products with round shapes and asymmetric shapes, folding models and other innovative solutions.

Types of mechanisms of mixers Frap:

1. single and double lever products;
2. devices where the temperature is controlled by the control lever;
3. models with a thermostat - a device that maintains the set temperatures and water pressure in the faucet in automatic mode.
4. digitally controlled, where all parameters are set on the touch panel.

A variety of colors will satisfy the wishes of any, the most demanding customer. Models of kitchen mixers Frap and Franke are made in the following colors:

Colors frap

1. Natural beige
2. Snow white
3. Bronze
4. Granite
5. Green
6. Brown
7. saturated red
8. Chrome plated
9. Orange
10. Satin
11. Light gray
12. Blue
13. Deep black

Franke colors

1. Natural beige
2. flush white
3. in bronze
4. Light vanilla
5. gold
6. almond
7. stainless steel
8. onyx
9. sugar
10. chromium
11. chocolate

The shape of the spout can be either top or bottom. In Frap devices, for example, they are presented in the F4034 series, as well as in the F4808, F4608 series, etc. And in Franke devices, this

Brass, aluminum, silicone, and various silumin-type alloys are used to produce mixers from Frap and Franke.

1. All models are equipped with an aerator that cuts the flow of water into many small jets. Water jets, mixing with air, create a stream that is equal in strength to a separate stream, but this consumes much less water.
2. With built-in filter to purify water from various impurities. Such models are presented in the company Frap series F 4372. The company Franke offers similar devices in the collections neptune clear, OLD ENGLAND CLEAR, ATLAS CLEAR.
3. Elbow surgery. These faucets have the ability to control the flow of water and its temperature without the aid of a palm. They are very popular in medical facilities, in public places with a large flow of people, as well as in various industrial buildings.

1. Upper spout (F4034, F4292, F4372, etc.)
2. Lower spout (F4808, F4608, F4620, etc.)

1. Low (F4268, F4205, F4278, F4279, etc.)
2. Medium (F4356, F4197, F4472)
3. High (F4034) Franke Centinox

folding (Franke Tetris) - the possibility of bending transformation into a vertical position in order to save space;

Retractable design is a special nozzle on a mobile hose. It is set in motion by lightly pressing a button and is sent to the right place. This device is very convenient, for example, if you need to fill a large heavy tank, which is hard to move from place to place. At the same time in the nozzle there are several different modes of water pressure. Examples from frap-F6002, F6003, F1052-3; from Franke- AMBIENT SEMI PRO, LEDA С CENTINOX PRO С)

With flexible spout (F4034, F43701, F4319). Due to this structure of the crane provides a delicate water pressure. Under which you can wash the vegetables and fruits without damaging them.

The swivel spout can rotate 360 ​​degrees and direct water to any corner of the sink. Examples of models from Frap - F4356, F4197, F4472, from FRANKE - PLATTE

On the spring (F1052) there is a spiral bent in the form of a spring along which water flows. This solution allows to significantly expand the boundaries of water supply.

By way of installation, the following types of mixers are distinguished:

• On one hole.This is the most common and easiest to install method.
• Wall mounted with vertical mounting. They are installed inside the wall.
• On the hairpin. Suitable for worktops and for other flat surfaces that are at least 3 cm thick.
• On the nut. This method of fastening is used mainly for metal sinks.

Both companies produce mixers with rigid and flexible liner. Hard liner is made using metal pipes made of copper, brass or steel. This is a very reliable and easy-to-use way. It is used mainly in places with high permeability of people. In Frap, the representatives of the devices with such an eyeliner are the models F4608, F4708, F4808, etc.

Flexible eyeliner is of two types. The first type is a rubber hose with a metal sheath. The second - bellows - is a corrugated hose made of highly durable metals. It is used in hard-to-reach places where it is difficult or impossible to bring stationary pipes. Examples of models from frap: F4195, F4108, F4011, etc. In the company Franco, such models can be found in the collections of Princess, Platino, Basic, etc.

In both companies, there are low-end models, the device of which is easy for even a non-specialist to figure out. According to numerous reviews, all the details in them - whether it's a cartridge or a tee, can be replaced with your own hands. So, there are more advanced specimens with sophisticated electronic equipment, sensors and other technical innovations.