Are Accuride slides good?
Are Accuride slides good?
These particular drawer slides have been the industry standard in cabinet shops for many years, due to their good quality , reliability and ease of adjustment. There are other less expensive brands on the market that are of good quality such as Beeco and Fulterer.
Where are Accuride slides made?
We produce enough 18″ 3832 slides that roughly covers the distance from Accuride’s headquarters in Santa Fe Springs to the Middle of Turkey. That’s 7,100 miles!
How do you release Accuride slides?
Simply push up or down on a spring-loaded lever on the slide’s inner member to disconnect. The lever disconnect is available with lock-out or stop-out features, which are useful for pull-out trays in workstations. You can find the lever disconnect on many of our slides, including our ever-popular 3800 Series.
How can you tell if a slide is Accuride?
With Accuride slides, you’ll notice the embossing on the inside of the slides. These embossing are for production date only and do not provide any information the type of slide but is there for traceability.
Who owns Accuride?
Crestview Partners
Acquisition by Crestview Partners In 2016 Accuride was acquired by Crestview Partners, a New York-based private equity firm for $2.58 per share in cash.
What industry is Accuride in?
Furniture hardware
Accuride Corporation (Indiana), an unrelated company, is a manufacturer of vehicle wheels….Accuride International.
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Furniture hardware |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Headquarters | Santa Fe Springs, California, United States |
| Number of employees | ~2000 |
How do you remove ball bearing drawers slides without lever?
Grab the drawer by its handle, or with both hands, one on each side of the drawer (just be sure to keep your fingers clear of the drawer’s metal tracks). 3. Pull the drawer out as far as possible. Pull all the way until you feel the drawer hit its built-in stopping point.
How are Accuride drawer slides measured?
For a basic side mount application: Measure from the cabinet front edge to the back wall. Then subtract 1-inch, and round up or down to the closest two-inch length increment. For under-mount slides, measure the drawer length. Slides must be the same length as the drawer to work properly.
What is a hold in detent?
A detent helps hold a drawer in a closed or open position.
Can I install side mount drawer slides as undermount?
Additionally, side mounts are built to carry a limited load, and if it is used as an undermount, there is a huge possibility that it might bend and malfunction. So for these professionals, the answer to the question “Can you use side mount drawer slides as undermount” will always be no.
How do I know what size drawer slides to get?
Measure the box, not the drawer front Start at the back of the box and measure to the front of the box without including the face of the drawer. Once you have the length, round the number down. For example, if the drawer is 20 ½ inches long you will need to purchase 20 inch drawer slides.
