The fittings are pieces that are found in almost all our furniture and drawers, allowing them to be assembled and the mobility of some of their pieces. However, they often go unnoticed despite being extremely important, as is the case with good drawer guides.
These are pieces that make it possible for the drawers to go in and out of the furniture with total ease. Many times they do so by increasing their storage capacity, and allowing the objects stored there to be within reach by simply opening the drawer.
At Emuca we tell you why drawer runners are essential for your furniture, and which ones are best for you in each case. Are you interested? Go for it!
Good drawer guides: different types
There are different good drawer guides, each one specifically created to cover certain needs and requirements. The three main ones are:- Guide for drawer T30: its movement is carried out by means of wheels, at the end of the route they have a fall that means that the drawer is always closed. Their greatest advantage is that they are cheaper than the rest and do not require mechanization.
- Hidden guides: they have the peculiarity of not being visible in their assembly. In addition, they allow the incorporation of a piston for soft closing, which cushions the closing. However, these require machining on the drawer for assembly.
- Ball guides: this type of guides allow the drawer to open completely, offering easy access to its interior. Thanks to their robustness, they can support up to 40 kg of weight. However, there are different models that adapt to each type of furniture, the load capacity, the closing and sliding required.
Types of ball guides for drawer
There are 4 types of ball drawer guides on the market, each with its own particular style and purpose. These are the following:Soft close drawer runners
The greatest advantage of this type of drawer runner is that it cushions its closing to avoid shocks or very sudden closings. The mechanism of this guide has an element that prevents the drawer from hitting the inside of the cabinet, minimizing the possibility of damage and thus lengthening its life. Another important advantage of this type of soft close drawer slides is that they are much less noisy compared to the other types. Thus, they do not allow the drawer and the cabinet to collide with each other.Bottom, Center or Side Mount Drawer Slides
- Drawer Bottom Ball Guides – These are usually stronger, however they have a lower weight limit due to their location.
- Center Mount Drawer Ball Slides – These sit right in the middle of the drawer from the bottom. It is widely used in small furniture, since its design does not support much weight. On the other hand, it allows the drawer to open completely, making it easy to see inside.
- Side Mount Ball Drawer Slides – Do not allow the drawer to open all the way, due to their location leaving at least two inches of the drawer inside the cabinet.
