Blum Tandem Drawer Slide Sizes

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Blum tandem drawer slide sizes.

Blum offers several different types of runner systems for wood drawers that fit every need. Inside drawer width must equal opening width minus 42 1 21 32 for tandem to align and function optimally. With the strength and ability to hold a multitude of household items our drawer runners function on the leading edge of furniture hardware. Motion technologies blumotion for soft and effortless closing.

See full extension image. All that s necessary is that they be positioned the correct distance 20 1 2 inches for a nominal 21 inch slide from the back of the drawer. Tandem plus blumotion overview. 9 12 15 18 and 21 note that these are the exact length of the drawer.

The drawer width requirements are slightly different from those for model 569. The young couple makes the most of every inch of space and organises every drawer. 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. Drawer slide mount type.

Side mount slides are sold in pairs or sets with a slide attaching to each side of the drawer. Bottom mount holes on 15 18 and 21 slides. 21 18 18 15 15 12 12 9 24 21 27 24 30 27 33 30. The drawer is mounted using blum tandem undermount slides the front joint is variable the bottom rides in a 1 4 dado all around drawer height is set to the maximum supported unless a specific height is provided.

Decide whether you want a side mount center mount or undermount slides. Tandem plus runners are available for drawers from 9 to 30 in length. To calculate the size of a box you take the size of the slide in this case i m working with the 550mm slide then subtract 10mm that gets me to 540mm which is 21 1 4. If the drawer bottom is too thin to screw into you could insert a filler strip of appropriate width behind the drawer front and screw into that.

Not the length of the slide. Accurate measurement of drawer side material thickness should be used when calculating outside drawer width using the table below. Whether you choose movento tandem or standard you can be sure that your drawers open and close smoothly. Then add for the thickness of the front which i use 5 8.

1 2 recess required between drawer bottom and bottom edge of drawer side. Calculating outside drawer width for drawer side thickness 16 5 8 15 19 32 14 9 16 13 1 2 12 15 32. An overview of blum s lift systems for wall cabinets. Available with either a ball bearing or roller mechanism.

I did a test drawer and it worked perfectly. The amount of space between your drawer box and the cabinet opening will affect your decision.