Guide to Drawer Slides – How to Choose the Right Slide for Your Needs
Find the right slide rail – read our mini-guide here.
At Hans Buch A/S, we are not shy to call ourselves experts when it comes to slide rails, or drawer slides, as some like to call them. For us, it’s not about the name, but about the function the rail should fulfill and the specific challenge our customers have when they come to us.
Over many years, we have accumulated extensive knowledge about slide rails across many industries and sectors. Therefore, we have also spoken with many customers who have faced a rail challenge that was sometimes particularly unique to them. Other times, it has been more standard solutions that customers have requested. Nevertheless, the many conversations with customers and the many visits to their locations and reviews of their technical solutions have given us a solid foundation to advise and choose the right slide rail.
In this article, we have gathered some of the typical considerations you should make when choosing your rails:
These 5 things you should consider when choosing slide rails
- What load will the rail be subjected to? How many kilos should the rail set carry?
- What extension length is desired, and what are the installation dimensions?
- What environment will the rail be placed in?
- What corrosion resistance is desired? For example, stainless steel, aluminum, or steel with an alu/zinc surface?
- Is there a need for a locking mechanism?
The above five points to consider when selecting a rail solution are good to keep in mind. They force you to consider which slide rail functions are important to you and make the dialogue you have with your supplier, whether it’s Hans Buch or another, much more concrete, efficient, and time-saving. Ultimately, it helps make the process faster and simpler and can help you save money.
