Types and selection of drawer guides: from steel balls to silicon wheels, which one is more suitable for you?
Publish Time: 2024-06-12
Drawer rails are an indispensable part of furniture. They are of various types and have their own characteristics. When choosing drawer rails, we need to consider factors such as load-bearing capacity, durability, noise level, and applicable scenarios. The following is a detailed introduction to several common drawer rails to help you make a more appropriate choice.
Ball bearing slides:
Features: Ball bearing slides use balls to roll on the slides to open and close. The structure is relatively simple and consists of two parallel ball bearing rails and a slider.
Advantages: High flexibility and reliability, smooth operation, low noise, easy maintenance and maintenance.
Applicable scenarios: Suitable for drawers that need to be opened and closed frequently and bear medium weight, such as wardrobes, cabinets, etc.
Silicon wheel rails:
Features: The debris generated by the silicon wheel rails during long-term use and friction is in the form of snow flakes, and it is carried up by rolling to keep sliding freely.
Advantages: High cleanliness, it is not easy to affect the sliding function due to dirt, ensuring the long-term and stable operation of the drawer.
Applicable scenarios: Suitable for occasions with high requirements for cleanliness, such as dust-free workshops, laboratories, etc.
Damping slide:
Features: Using the buffering properties of the liquid, the drawer slows down when closing to the last distance, reduces the impact force, and forms a comfortable closing effect.
Advantages: Soft and silent, improving the comfort and high-end feeling of furniture use.
Applicable scenarios: Suitable for occasions that need to close quietly and avoid noise, such as bedrooms, study rooms, etc.
When choosing drawer rails, in addition to considering the above factors, it is also necessary to consider the size, purpose and budget of the drawer. For example, full-extension slides are suitable for drawers that need to be fully extended, while partial-extension slides are suitable for occasions that require limited extension range. In addition, the bottom slide is installed at the bottom of the drawer, which has a neater appearance and is suitable for furniture with high appearance requirements.
In short, choosing a suitable drawer rail requires considering many factors to ensure the smooth operation and long-term use of the drawer.
