Blum Tandem Drawer Slides Specifications

The slides come in 3 increments starting at 9 and running up to 30 but the most commonly used length is 21 because it s the size that works with standard 24 deep base cabinets.

Blum tandem drawer slides specifications.

The young couple makes the most of every inch of space and organises every drawer. Turning old into new after 30 years rudi pfeiffer decided it was time for a new kitchen. Motion technologies blumotion for soft and effortless closing. An overview of blum s lift systems for wall cabinets.

Every time i install these blum drawer runners i have to look up the installation guide find the section on notching and boring for the drawer runner and then translate the metric measurements into imperial so my brain will recognize what the instructions are telling me to do. How to build a drawer for blum drawer glides. This video shows how to easily adjust the drawer front side to side with the front and rear adjustments. Since the runners are concealed under the drawer they never interfere with style or design.

With the strength and ability to hold a multitude of household items our drawer runners function on the leading edge of furniture hardware. The drawer width requirements are slightly different from those for model 569. An overview of blum s lift systems for wall cabinets. Calculating outside drawer width for drawer side thickness 16 5 8 15 19 32 14 9 16 13 1 2 12 15 32.

21 18 18 15 15 12 12 9 24 21 27 24 30 27 33 30 drawer length full extension heavy duty full extension maximum drawer thickness maximum drawer thickness. Typically you would use a 21 slide with a cabinet that is 24 deep which is a standard cabinet depth typically kitchen boxes. Inside drawer width must equal opening width minus 42 1 21 32 for tandem to align and function optimally. The following instructions are for blum tandem 563 slides.

Tandem series runners are based on the american standard 3 cabinet depth system therefore runner lengths are in 3 increments. Blum offers several different types of runner systems for wood drawers that fit every need. Whether you choose movento tandem or standard you can be sure that your drawers open and close smoothly. Turning old into new after 30 years rudi pfeiffer decided it was time for a new kitchen.

Accurate measurement of drawer side material thickness should be used when calculating outside drawer width using the table below. Over the years blum german company has engineered their entire line of slides to conform to the cabinet construction standards in north america. Tandem plus runners are available for drawers from 9 to 30 in length.