undermount drawer slides L1245

Galvanized Sheet Drawer Slides

Undermount Drawer Slides L1245

  • Width: 45.5mm
  • Size Range: 16″
  • Material: Galvanized Sheet
  • Installation Gap: 13mm
  • Loading Capacity: 45KG
  • Material Thickness: 1.2*1.2*1.5mm
  • Level of Travel: Full Extension

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Benefits of Partnering With CenSo for Drawer Slides

  • Excellent Technology: Our 20+ R&D engineers use 15+ years of design and development experience to develop solutions for your project.
  • Flexible Design: Besides providing a wide range of off-the-shelf products, we can customize various slide contents to adapt them to your project plan.
  • Continuous Service: The entire CenSo team is committed to being your best partner. We will provide follow-up technical support on slides to ensure that your project is worry-free.
  • Quality Assurance: Our drawer slides will be tested for 50,000 pulls and pulls at full load and 48 hours of salt spray test. We will also add corresponding tests according to the slides of different applications

faq

1. Clean appearance: Bottom mount drawer slides are installed at the bottom of the drawer, making the slides difficult to see, and keeping the drawer appearance simple and beautiful. This is especially important for designs that require clean, distraction-free.

2. Easy to clean: Because the slides are installed at the bottom of the drawer, the sides of the drawer remain smooth, making the outside of the drawer easier to clean.

3. Maximize the use of space: Bottom mount drawer slides do not take up space on the sides of the drawer, which can maximize the use of the drawer’s internal space, especially when large-capacity storage is required.

4. Strong adaptability: Bottom mount drawer slides are suitable for a variety of designs and uses, especially in modern furniture design, where they are often used to hide the slides for a minimalist look.

5. Strong load-bearing capacity: Many bottom mount drawer slides are designed to carry heavy loads and can withstand medium to heavy loads, suitable for drawers that require stable support.

6. Smooth operation: Many bottom mount drawer slides use high-quality rollers or ball-bearing drawer slides to provide a smooth and smooth sliding experience.

Undermount drawer slides are becoming more and more popular in modern furniture design because they are concealed and beautiful. However, this type of slide also has some disadvantages, including:

1. High installation complexity

Undermount drawer slides usually require precise installation. Since these slides require very delicate operations to install and adjust, they are relatively difficult to install. If they are not installed properly, it may cause the drawer to be unstable or have alignment problems.

2. Higher cost

Undermount drawer slides are usually more expensive than traditional side-mount slides. This is not only because of the complexity of their design and manufacturing but also because they usually use higher-quality materials and technology.

3. Difficult to repair

If an undermount drawer slide fails, it is relatively complicated to repair and replace. Because these slides are installed at the bottom of the drawer, the entire drawer may need to be removed from the cabinet to repair or replace it.

4. Weight limit

Although modern undermount drawer slides are designed to withstand large weights, they may be limited in weight capacity compared to some heavy-duty side-mount slides. Especially in drawers that need to carry heavy objects, it may be necessary to specially select slide models with strong load-bearing capacity.

5. High requirements for furniture structure

The installation of bottom-mounted drawer slides requires high requirements for the structure of the furniture. The drawer bottom plate needs to have sufficient strength and stability to support the work of the slide, otherwise, it may cause the drawer bottom to deform or the slide to fail to operate normally.

6. Drawer bottom design limitations

When using bottom-mounted slides, the bottom design of the drawer must match the slide. This may limit the design and material selection of the drawer bottom, affecting the overall design’s beauty and practicality.

7. Difficulty in adjustment and alignment

Although many bottom mount drawer slides have adjustment functions, the adjustment and alignment process is usually cumbersome and requires more time and effort to ensure the smoothness and symmetry of the drawer.

In general, bottom mount drawer slides have many advantages in improving the beauty and use experience of furniture, but they have high requirements in installation, cost, maintenance, and design, and may need to be weighed according to specific needs and budgets.

It depends on your needs. Bottom mount drawer slides are usually hidden at the bottom of the drawer and are not easy to see, thus maintaining the neat appearance of the furniture. Bottom mount drawer slides can be designed to be very sturdy and can withstand heavy loads. They can provide a smooth sliding experience, reduce friction, and improve the smoothness of drawer opening and closing. They are easier to install than side-mounted slides. However, bottom mount drawer slides are more difficult to access for cleaning, may accumulate dust and dirt, and if adjustments or repairs are required, the bottom-mounted design will make these operations more complicated.

Drawer slide width selection is an important factor in determining drawer functionality and durability. The selection of slide rail width should be considered based on the following aspects:

1. Drawer size and load

Drawer Width: The width of the slide rails usually matches the width of the drawer. Wider drawers require wider slides to provide better support and stability.

Load requirements: If the drawer needs to carry heavy objects, slide rails with stronger load-bearing capacity should be selected. This usually means the slide rails need to be wide and thick enough to handle the load.

2. Slide rail type

Side-mounted slides: Side-mounted slides generally come in different widths and designs to accommodate different drawer widths. Common side-mount rail widths typically range from 1.5 inches (~38 mm) to 2.5 inches (~64 mm).

Bottom-mounted slide rails: Bottom-mounted slide rails are designed to be more compact in width and are usually located at the bottom of the drawer without significantly affecting the interior space of the drawer. Their width typically ranges from 0.75 inches (approximately 19 mm) to 1.5 inches (approximately 38 mm).

3. Design requirements

Drawer depth and height: The width of the slide rails should also match the depth and height of the drawer to ensure that the drawer slides smoothly and remains stable.

The overall design of furniture: When selecting slide rails, the coordination of the overall design of furniture should be considered. The width of the slide rails should match the structure and aesthetic design of the furniture.

4. Specific applications

Kitchens and Bathrooms: For kitchen and bathroom drawers, you may want to choose slides that are moderately wide to handle frequent opening and closing use.

Dens and offices: Office drawers may require higher-duty slides, so the width of the slides may need to be increased accordingly.

5. Compatibility

Matching of slide rails and drawer bottoms: Make sure the width of the slide rails you choose matches the design of the drawer bottom. Slide rails that are too wide or too narrow may make installation difficult or affect the normal use of the drawer.

Summarize

The width selection of drawer slide rails should comprehensively consider the size of the drawer, load requirements, slide rail type, design requirements, and specific application scenarios. Generally speaking, choosing the appropriate slide rail width can ensure the smooth opening and closing and stability of the drawer, while being consistent with the overall design of the furniture.

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