From computer racks to mobile toolboxes, drawer slides are an important design element whenever ease of access is required.
Our drawer slides are available from stock, in sizes ranging from 10" to 36". Not sure which of these have a lock-out or quick-disconnect features? Call us!
Even if you don’t see the slide you need here, we have access to several manufacturers who can either source it or design it for you. Steeves Agencies is your source for slides!
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I just picked up a magazine called “The Family Handyman” at McNally Robinson this weekend. Admittedly, it was the cover that caught my eye: LOADS OF DRAWER SLIDES being used in “lower cabinet rollouts for increased kitchen storage”. What a great idea, though not necessarily new. There are all kinds of rollout-type attachments you can get (see Lee Valley or IKEA), but the idea of rolling out the contents of a cupboard (especially the lower ones) is always a great one. I read the article and realized that the first thing I would do is use bigger (heavy duty) slides. I realize that there are “kitchen” or “commercial” type slides out there that may be well suited to a kitchen setting but if you’re like me, and “over-engineering” is the norm, then you need something with more load capacity. Consider this: If you think that your cabinet rollout will generally see no more than 100 lbs of stuff, then build it for 300 lbs! My kids (I love them dearly) will find a way to use those rollouts as steps to help them reach the chocolate syrup that I’ve hidden in the top cupboard or that special glass on the rack. Plan for those unintended uses! Sounds crazy, I know. When we started carrying drawer slides, the first thing I did was to build a slide-out garbage tray under my kitchen sink. I used medium-duty slides that were rated for 100 lbs per pair. I don’t know about you but I’ve NEVER carried out a garbage bag that weighed more than that so I was quite confident that I’d allowed enough margin for “unintended uses”. Nonetheless, within a week there were complaints about how the slides weren’t working properly. Someone had stepped on the tray and bent the slides while they were extended… no more slide-out tray. …and no more convenient stepping stool. Click HERE for the link to the article in The Family Handyman! Great magazine, by the way, definitely worth checking out. |
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Slides aren’t just for Drawers! |
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A friend of mine showed me this cool link to a project that makes great use of old (think “classic”) style windows. This project makes great use of a old window as a door on a low-profile cabinet. Thanks Kevin! http://www.finehomebuilding.com/departments/great-ideas/recycled-window-cabinet.aspx?nterms=64982 |
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Accuride Action-Assist Slide |
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Accuride’s new 3832 Action-Assist™ is a unique slide that helps users open and close drawers with ease. Based on natural elastic energy, the product is straightforward to install, intuitive, and economical. How does it work? When the drawer is opened, at about the mid-point of travel the assisting forces balance, resulting in a neutral zone where the drawer remains in a steady position. Once the drawer is further extended to about two-thirds of its travel, the assist mechanism finishes the opening process. Conversely, as the drawer is pushed inward past the neutral zone, the Action-Assist kicks in and pulls the drawer closed. For more information on Accuride’s products, or to get product literature, samples and pricing, please use our contact form, or call 1-800-318-1119 (1-204-474-1239 outside of Canada) |
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New Product Catalog From Accuride® |
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If you’ve ever used drawer slides in your product, you’re probably already familiar with Accuride® drawer slides. This year, Accuride released several new models of slides, including the Touch Release, Heavy Duty Touch Release and EZ Close. In addition, we can now offer a motion assist mechanism that pulls the drawer closed AND pushes it open! In addition, the heavy-duty 93XX series slides (up to 500 lbs capacity per pair) how have an optional pocket & bayonet mounting system. This means LOTS of new options to make your designers very happy. If you would like a copy of the new Accuride catalog, or if you’d like to speak with one of our representatives about a specific application, use our contact form or call us at 1-800-318-1119. We’re looking forward to hearing from you! |
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Introducing the new ASCENT slide assembly from Accuride! |
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The Ascent is a push-to-operate mechanical lift that provides access and conceals screens in desks and other cabinetry. This is, without a doubt, a must-have in any office environment where desk space is at a premium! The Ascent is a remarkably elegant slide that allows a TV or computer monitor (up to 22” wide and as heavy as 14 lbs) to disappear into a desktop, counter, or concealed enclosure. A counterbalanced mechanism gives this slide a look and feel of quality. The Ascent is easy to install, and adapts easily to all digital displays that use standard VESA mounting hole patterns! Call Steeves Agencies today at 1-800-318-1119 (or 204-474-1239) for more information! |
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