Technical FAQs

• What is the difference between linear and telescopic slides?
• Slide coating & materials
• Slide terminology
• What is a ball bearing slide?
• Roller runners or ball bearing slides? Which type of slide is the best for my application?
• What’s the difference between ball bearing slides used for industrial and woodworking projects?
• Salt spray testing
• Choosing the correct ball bearing slide for the application
• Accuride detents
• When could you disconnect a slide?
• Choosing platform bracket kits for 9301/9308/7957
• Using Accuride Stainless Steel slides in a Marine environment
• How to choose a slide for flat (horizontal) mounting
• Using slides in high temperatures
• Fixing recommendations
• Understanding ball migration
• How to identify Accuride slides
• Understanding side space
• Installing drawer slides
• Potential problems of using slides on wide and deep drawers, and ball migration and inching issues
• Testing Methods
• Understanding Load Rating
• Understanding Slide Extension, or Travel