Thread: Drawer Sliders

Cant tell where you are from, but if in Brisbane try Universal Engineers Supplies at Virginia.

Have a look at http://hettich.com.au and search for their drawer slides

The slides seem to start at around 5.82 in the catalogue up to 70kg ratings (couldn't see the ones I used - but didn't spend a heap of time looking)



Martyn

These ones take up to 90kg >>>>>>>> 90kg Runners

I'm a cabinet maker, so I'm quite familiar with drawer runners. These runners were not intended for use in vehicles, but they are commonly used for 4x4 drawer systems, including myself. They will do a good job, but they wont last forever. The main problem I've found is, they do not like dust because they have pretty small ball bearings and they're pre-greased which tends to attract the dust.
Hafele have runners up to 227kg >>>>>> 227kg Runners, but I wouldn't expect any of the heavy duty ones to be cheap.

Murray

I recently purchased a set off ebay, 750mm roller bearing type that are rated at 90kg. I'm sure they were $82 delivered. I've got the guys card with his details, so I'll dig it out and post his details on here.
I looked at the same thing locally for $200 +

I've also made my own drawer system/storage units out of flooring grade chipboard. The runners are excellent

Hi guys,
Has anyone got pics of their setup so we can check this out in a bit more detail,,
I've seen plain bearings just bolted in a line along the side panels, top and bottom to accomadate a section of small RHS on the side of the draw. This seemed to look really strong and robust, ready to take the sort of pounding in the back of 4x4.

Chops

eBay Seller: devon annie: Cars, Bikes, Boats, Home items on eBay Australia

Bought some of these for a fridge slide in home made storage unit for my D2.....good and strong with a full open locking position.

AG

Hafele, Hettich and Blum are the best in the cabinet industry and have a life time warranty, I highly recommend them. The Hettich I think go to 1000mm long but are $200 a pair for under mounts like the old kitchen drawers but way way better.
Most rear drawer systems are side mounts but I dont know if they are stronger than the super strong under mount runners although side mounts are generally much cheaper.

Where are you? There is a company called "Nover" in most eastern board states which sell Hettich or search local directories. Dont buy cheap unbranded as it will let you down by having bearing failure.
Hope this helps

Sorry - I thought my location was in my profile. I'm in Adelaide at the moment. I checked out Hafele, and they seem to have a location in Adelaide, so I might pay them a visit.