Slide is one of the common hardware accessories in furniture, used to realize the smooth push and pull of drawers, doors and other components and open and close. Different types of slides have different structural and functional characteristics, the following will introduce the four common types of slides.
Steel ball slide:
Steel ball slide rail is one of the more widely used types of slide rail. It adopts metal slides and steel ball structure, featuring high load-bearing capacity and smooth pushing and pulling. High-quality steel ball slides can provide the function of cushioning closure or pressing rebound opening, which makes the operation of the drawer smoother and more comfortable. Steel ball slides are easy to install and space-saving, making them a commonly used type of slide in modern furniture.
Gear slides:
Gear slide belongs to the middle and high type of slide, mainly hidden slide and horse riding drawer slide. It uses a gear structure to synchronize and smooth the slide. Gear slides usually have the function of cushion closing or press rebound opening, which can provide a higher level of use experience. Due to the high price, gear slides are used relatively little in modern furniture, and are mostly used in medium and high furniture.
Roller Slides:
Roller slides are very early silent drawer slides, consisting of a roller and two tracks. It has a relatively simple structure and is suitable for lightweight drawers and keyboard drawers, among others. However, roller slides have a low load-bearing capacity and do not have cushioning and rebound functions, so they are gradually being replaced by other types of slides in modern furniture.
Damping slides:
Damping slides use the cushioning properties of a liquid for smooth pushing, pulling and closing. It can slow down the speed of drawer closing, especially in the last distance, reducing the impact, making the drawer close more gently and reducing the wear and tear of furniture wood. The production process of damping slides is more sophisticated and high quality, so they are widely used in some high-end furniture.
When shopping for slides, you need to choose the right type according to the needs and design style of the specific furniture. It is important to consider factors such as load-bearing capacity, smoothness, cushioning function and ease of installation.
Ball bearing slides are the more widely used type of slides, geared slides are suitable for medium to high level furniture, roller slides are suitable for lightweight drawers, while damping slides provide a smoother and more comfortable push and pull experience. By choosing the right type of slides, you can ensure that your furniture's push and pull function is smooth, durable and enhances the user experience.
