KPL CHINA SOURCING CO., LTD. Mail: [email protected] Website: www.kplchinasourcing.com DRAWER SLIDES INTRODUCTION QUALITY STANDARD PRODUCTION
Mar 29, 2015
KPL CHINA SOURCING CO., LTD.
Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.kplchinasourcing.com
DRAWER SLIDES
INTRODUCTION QUALITY STANDARD PRODUCTION
Drawer Slides Classification
The type of slides is determined by the design of the running elements.
1. Guide rails: plastic rails act as gliding surfaces that support the weight of drawers and their contents.
2. Roller-guided drawer slides: the running elements are rollers. The type of roller varies from friction bearing mounted nylon rollers to ball bearing mounted nylon rollers, ball bearing mounted nylon-coated steel rollers and silent moving rollers.
3. Ball guided runners: steel or plastic balls in ball cages are used as the running elements.
4. Concealed dynamic runners: rollers in running gear are used as the running elements.
Drawer slides classification rules
Drawer Slides Terminology
Drawer slides terminology
1. Load bearing capacity ( 1LB = 0.45kg )
The maximum load per slide pair. It’s a function of dimensions, rail thickness, length, running elements material .
Using a 18”(450mm) drawer slide to define rated load bearing capacity.
2. Drawer slide length
The longest dimension of a fully closed slide.
3. Half extension: slide opens partially, approximately ¾ slide length
4. Full extension: slide opens the same length as the slide length
5. Over travel: provide an extra extension beyond the normal extension of a full extension length
6. Self-closing: drawer automatically closed approximately 50mm out from the front as it is being closed
1. Fixing hole center to the front edge of side panel distance: 37mm
2. Fixing hole spacing pattern is: 32mm system
3. Side panel drilling hole: Ø5mm
32mm System Drawer Slides
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Drawer Slide Quality Standard and Test
DIN EN 15338-2007: Hardware for furniture - Strength and durability of extension elements and their components
Drawer slide product standard
Test parameters
Test procedures and requirements
Three sets of extensions shall be used
First set shall be used for Overload test
Second set shall be used for Functional test
Third set shall be used for Corrosion test
1. Overload test
During test, the extension element shall be loaded according to the load bearing capacity
1.1 Vertical downwards static overload
F=load bearing capacity but not higher than the maximum force specified in test parameter
Carry out 10 times
Drawer Slide Quality Standard and Test
1.2 Horizontal sideways static overload
1.3 Outwards static overload
F=50% load bearing capacity but not higher than the maximum force specified in test parameter
Carry out 5 times each direction
F=200N
Drawer Slide Quality Standard and Test
1.4 Slam-shut/open
Velocity=1.0/1.3 m/s
10 times for shut and open
2. Functional test
During test, the extension element shall be loaded according to the load bearing capacity
2.1 Operating force
When the load bearing capacity is less than 40kg, the open and closing force shall not exceed 50N
When the load bearing capacity is >= 40kg, the open and closing force shall not exceed 12.5% of load bearing capacity
Drawer Slide Quality Standard and Test
2.2 1st Vertical downwards static overload
F= 25% load bearing capacity but not higher than the maximum force specificed in test parameter
Carry out 5 times each direction
2.3 1st Horizontal sideways static overload
F=50% load bearing capacity but not higher than the maximum force specificed in test parameter
Carry out 5 times
Drawer Slide Quality Standard and Test
2.4 Durability
Grade 1: 20,000 cycles
Grade 2: 50,000 cycles
Grade 3: 80,000 cycles (if loading capacity is >15kg: 60,000 cycles
Premium grade: 100,000 cycles
2.5 Deflection of front
The deflection shall not exceed 4% of the extension length
Drawer Slide Quality Standard and Test
2.6 2nd Vertical downwards static overload
F= 25% load bearing capacity but not higher than the maximum force specificed in test parameter
Carry out 5 times each direction
2.7 2nd Horizontal sideways static overload
F=50% load bearing capacity but not higher than the maximum force specificed in test parameter
Carry out 5 times
Drawer Slide Quality Standard and Test
2.8 Operating force
When the load bearing capacity is less than 40kg, the open and closing force shall not exceed 50N
When the load bearing capacity is >= 40kg, the open and closing force shall not exceed 12.5% of load bearing capacity
2.9 Slam-shut/open
Velocity=1.0/1.3 m/s
10 times for shut and open
Drawer Slide Quality Standard and Test
3. Corrosion test
EN ISO 6720-2: Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to humidity - Part 2: Procedure for exposing test specimens in condensation-water atmospheres
Requirement: 3 cycles AHT
EN ISO 9227: Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres —Salt spray tests
Requirements: 24 hrs (general products) Ra/Rp=7/9
48 hrs (premium products) Ra/Rp=7/9
4. Other requirements( not included in DIN EN 15338-2007)
1. Surface requirements: surface dent mark, scratch, burrs etc. should be in a certain limit
2. Smoothly open and close, don’t have big noise
3. Extension length accuracy
4. Gaps between case, drawer member should be in a certain limit
5. Package: retail package or bulk package
retail package: 1 pair in one polybag or in one box, include accessories
bulk package: 20-30 pairs in one carton box, include or don’t include accessories
6. Product logo and printing: according to customer requirements
Drawer Slide Quality Standard and Test
Drawer Runner Production and Quality Control Plan
1. Raw materials
2. Rolling
3. Punching
1. Cold rolled carbon steel
2. Steel ball, package material, accessories etc.
3. Incoming quality control, inspection plan, inspection report
1. Rail section dimension, tolerance:
2. Rolling surface quality
3. In process quality control, inspection plan etc.
1. Punching dimensions, tolerance:
2. Punching surface quality;
3. In process quality control, inspection plan etc.
4. Powder coating / plating
5. Assembly
6. Final inspection and package
1. Epoxy coating or zinc plating
2. Coating layer quality, thickness, color
3. In process quality control, inspection plan etc.
1. Assembly methods, machine, effectiveness
2. Function test
3. In process quality control, inspection plan etc.
1. Package methods, according to customer requirement
2. 100% inspection before package
Drawer Runner Production and Quality Control Plan
Package Method
Retail PackagingThis retail packaging is required for certain markets. A specialized example of such a package would be product for the DIY store or online B2B store. This package contains a single pair of slides ( L hand & right hand ) along with a pack of screws, mounting brackets and quick installation instruction in one color box, then put 15 boxes in one carton box.
Distribution packagingThe wholesale distributors need this kind of package for his cabinet shop customers. A typical example would be: 15 pairs of drawer slides, each pair in its own poly bag, packed together in a strong carton box on which with company logo or barcode.
Industry PackagingIndustry package also called factory package is large scale package method upon on customers’ requirement.This package world typically have all right-hand slide members in one carton box and all left-hand slide members in another carton box.
Bulk packagingThis package is for high-volume customers. Slides are typically packed more than 250 pieces per box. These large box can be made out of wood or super heavy-loading corrugated cardboard, depending on product weight and customer requirements.
Package Method
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