How much weight can a drawer with these runners carry? One set of these drawer runners can carry 40kg. This applies in both retracted and extended positions and if the weight is evenly distributed over the length. If the weight is only going to be placed deep in the drawer, these runners can carry approximately 45kg. The maximum point load at the front of the drawer is around 30kg. Don’t forget to include the drawer’s own weight in your weight calculation. If necessary, place partitions in the drawer to ensure that heavy contents cannot slide forward. This benefits the drawer runners. Horizontal or vertical use of the drawer runners? The loads mentioned above apply if you use the drawer runners vertically (standard), i.e. mount them against side walls. Soft-close drawer runners cannot be used horizontally (flat). The drawer runners are then, as it were, pressed together, which means that the catch plate of the soft-close system will no longer grip the protruding pin in the middle and it will break. For the same reason, it is important to keep the distance between the casing and the drawer between 13 and 13.3 mm. What does 3-part extension mean? There are 2-part and 3-part drawer runners. The difference lies in the degree of extension of the runners. Drawers fitted with 2-part drawer runners are partially extendable, while drawers fitted with 3-part drawer runners can be slid completely outside the casing. Fully extendable. This makes it easy to reach into the back of the drawer. Our range only contains the most user-friendly version; the 3-piece drawer runners. Difference between roller runner and ball runner? A roller runner is a runner with rollers (wheels) that roll back and forth in a guide rail. A ball runner moves by means of many small balls in a so-called ball cage (ball bearings). As a result, a ball runner always ensures a tight, smooth, silent and precise movement. Ball runners, unlike roller runners, can also absorb horizontal loads (from the side). The balls fix the drawer from all sides so that it cannot bounce up and down, for example in a camper. Because BRASOM attaches great importance to quality, our range only contains premium ball bearing guides. What is a soft-close drawer guide? A soft-close drawer guide has an integrated system that dampens the last 60 mm of the push and allows it to happen automatically. This means that the drawer always closes completely and there is no audible bang when the drawer is slammed shut. Furthermore, the system prevents the drawer from falling open unintentionally. You do not have to use too much force to open the drawer for this 40 kg variant. In moving vehicles, this has the disadvantage that a filled drawer can fly open in a sporty bend. This is only the case if you mount the drawer perpendicular to the length of the vehicle. You will not experience this problem if you place these runners in line with the vehicle. The tightness lock is strong enough in that case. BRASOM: your drawer runner specialist! Our customer service is at your service if you have any questions after reading this information. We think it is important that you are sure that you order the right product.
