How to choose the right telescopic slide
Telescopic slides, drawer slides and slide rails should be selected according to the function they need to perform. Load, extension length, installation dimensions, environment and locking requirements all play a major role in determining which slide solution best suits the application.
The slide must suit the task
A telescopic slide is not just a standard component. It must support the required load, move correctly, fit into the structure and work in the environment where it is installed.
At Hans Buch, we work with telescopic slides across a wide range of industries and sectors. Some customers need a simple standard solution, while others face a more specialised challenge where requirements for load, mounting, corrosion resistance or locking functions need to be considered from the outset.
The choice is therefore not just about what the slide is called. It is about the function it needs to perform and the challenge it needs to solve.
Load and installation are key factors
One of the first questions is how many kilograms the slide set needs to support. The load directly affects which type of telescopic slide can be used and how robust the solution needs to be.
The extension length and installation dimensions also need to be established. The slide must provide the required travel while fitting into the structure where it will be installed. If space, mounting and movement have not been taken into account, even a technically suitable slide can turn out to be the wrong choice for the task.
The key questions before choosing a slide
The more clearly the requirements are defined, the easier it is to choose the right telescopic slide. This makes discussions with the supplier more focused and can save time, prevent errors and avoid unnecessary costs in the process.
- Load: How many kilograms does the slide set need to support?
- Extension length: How far does the slide need to extend?
- Installation dimensions: How much space is available for mounting and movement?
- Environment: Will the slide be used in a dry, damp, exposed or demanding environment?
- Corrosion resistance: Is stainless steel, aluminium or steel with an aluminium/zinc coating required?
- Locking mechanism: Does the slide need to lock in the open or closed position?
- Function: Should the solution be a standard component or be adapted to a more specific application?
The right advice makes choosing easier
When the slide requirements are clear, it is easier to find a solution that fits both technically and practically. This is particularly true in applications where the slide needs to operate reliably over time and form an important part of the overall structure.
Over many years, Hans Buch has built up experience with telescopic slides, slide rails and slide solutions for various sectors. This experience is based, among other things, on discussions with customers, site visits and reviews of specific technical solutions.
With the right advice, the process becomes simpler and the risk of choosing an unsuitable or unnecessarily expensive solution is reduced.
Choosing telescopic slides
Unsure which telescopic slide suits your application?
Hans Buch helps clarify load, dimensions, environment and function.
Lykke Strange Olsen
Product Manager
Peter Hindkjær Nedergaard Rasmussen
Sales Engineer