Fed up with that annoying drawer that squeaks, jams, or falls out? Come get yourself a real pair of drawer slides!
With quality brands like HETTICH or EMUCA, you won't be disappointed! Ball bearing slides, roller runners, keyboard slides, in all sizes and shapes, discover our range of affordable drawer slides!
Gone are the days when a drawer was just a wooden box inside another wooden box, maybe with side grooves to guide its path... Today, enjoy the convenience of being able to open your drawer with a simple push, or even slam it shut in a careless move, only to have it finish its course smoothly and silently.
Yes, those sweet dreams are now possible with our technological drawer slide models. Find the InnoTech or MultiTech ranges from Hettich, whose drawer components are all available on our website.
If you are looking for a pair of slides alone, the first thing to know is the depth of your drawer, to choose slides of the right length. Also be mindful of the maximum width your slides can occupy.
Next, you will need to determine which mounting system is suited to your drawer's setup:
Does your drawer have grooves on its lateral sides (the slide will then insert into them)?
If not, the pair of drawer slides will probably mount under the drawer. This is the most common system today.
However, there is a third system: the slides can be placed "on top" of the drawer. This system is used with keyboard slides, for instance.
Ball bearing slides or roller slides, which to choose? Ball bearing slides often have the advantage of being more durable and self-cleaning (the rolling of the balls expels dust and debris as you use it). Roller slides, less "technological", allow for easier removal of the drawer.
Partial extension or full extension slides? It depends on how you will use the drawer. Full extension is valuable for a pot drawer, because it allows an overview of your utensils. Good to know: contrary to what one might think, full extension slides can usually bear more load than partial extension slides. Yes, indeed. So, we prefer full-extension guides.
Installing a pair of drawer slides is very easy, really. The majority of slide models not included in a drawer kit are screwed in. Sometimes, slides that come as part of a complete kit just clip on, quite simply.
So, don't panic! A good screwdriver or a simple drill and a pencil are all you need to install your pair of drawer slides.
Now that you know everything, let's indulge in discussing the realm of possibilities that our numerous drawer slide models open up to you...
In terms of durability first, know that there are drawer slide models that can support a load of 45 kg. And whoops, the noisy nephew in the pot drawer is no more a problem! Just kidding, rather keep him busy organizing said pots, it's much more useful.
The "Push to open" system, besides giving the impression of having magic powers, will allow you not to fix any unsightly handle on your drawer and thus maintain very modern, sleek shapes in your interior.
Many modern slides are equipped with an automatic closing mechanism, which gently pulls the drawer in when it is about to close.
The silent closing system will soften the drawer's end of course so that it closes gently.
Finally, a system that adds a little resistance to closing will allow you to keep your drawer in an open position.
So, what are you waiting for to show your significant other that, yes, you have fixed the noisy, jamming cutlery drawer with your own hands?
Happy DIYing on ManoMano!
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