Are Accuride drawer slides good?
Are Accuride drawer 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 drawer 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!
What are full extension drawer slides?
Full extension drawer slides are very popular with cabinet builders and homeowners. This style of slide provides access to all items stored in the drawer by allowing the drawer to extend all the way to the front edge of the cabinet.
How do you remove old Accuride drawer slides?
Disconnect is achieved by pulling the drawer firmly through the resistance of the ball retainer. Push-latch: A latch is pressed to release the drawer member. Disconnect is achieved by pulling the drawer firmly though the resistance of the ball retainer.
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.
What is better undermount or side mount drawer slides?
Undermount drawer glides versus side mounts: sanitation Because they are underneath the drawer, undermounts do not collect dust as side mounts do. With side mounts, any time the drawer is open, bearings are exposed to dust, dirt and grime. The dirtier side mounts get, the less efficient and sanitary they are.
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.
How do I know what size drawer slides I need?
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.
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.