Telescopic slides
Telescopic slides: heavy duty, full extension and more
HEINRICH KIPP WERK offers a wide range of telescopic slides. In addition to various models for different load ranges, you are able to select diverse extension types, feature options and materials. Due to the extensive product variety, telescopic slides by KIPP can be used in many application areas. Besides machine and plant construction, they can also be found in e.g. furniture construction, the health sector, the IT industry, as well as rescue services and in emergency vehicles.
Telescopic slides – Styles and types
Different types and styles of telescopic slides enable a wide range of possible applications and uses. Telescopic slides are basically made up of rails, ball cages and balls. These components may differ depending on the design.
Materials used
Due to the high loads that can impact telescopic slides, rails are always made of metal. This can be either steel, stainless steel or aluminium. In order to be able to guarantee higher load limits, the balls are also made of metal. Only the ball cages can be made either of plastic or metal.
Load capacities and possible applications
Not every telescopic rail can be subjected to the same loads. For better classification, they are assigned to one of three load ranges: - Light (up to 50kg) - Medium (51kg to 99kg) - Heavy (over 100kg). Slides from the light range of up to 50kg are suitable for light loads, such as those found in simple commercial applications, but also in the furniture industry, such as in kitchen and bathroom cabinets or drawers. In the medium load range, from 51kg to 99kg, telescopic slides are used in transport technology and automotive engineering for example. They are also used in retail and pharmacies, e.g. on pharmaceutical cabinets, or in the IT sector on server racks for instance. Telescopic slides for heavy loads, also called heavy duty slides can support weights of more than 100kg. This makes them suitable for use on machines and in material handling. Thanks to their particularly stable design, heavy-duty slides by KIPP are also suitable for use in emergency and rescue vehicles of fire brigades, rescue services, disaster control and even the military or armed forces.
KIPP telescopic slides feature options
Not all telescopic slides are the same. In addition to different materials and load ranges, a distinction can also be made between several feature options that complement telescopic slides.
Telescopic slides with soft-close
The Soft-Close function of telescopic slides comes into use when a drawer is being pushed closed. It arrests the slide shortly before the end position and ensures a damped, independent final retraction.
Telescopic slides with auto-retraction
The auto-retraction also eases closing. It moves the telescopic slide automatically into the end position.
Telescopic slides with push-to-open
Push-to-open, also known as touch-to-open, facilitates the opening of drawers. All it takes is a light push and the slides extend automatically.
Telescopic slides which latch when open
Telescopic slides fitted with the "latch open" function lock in place when fully extended and hold this position. This prevents an object from closing by itself.
Telescopic slides which latch when closed
The "latch closed" function is the opposite of "latch open". It ensures that the telescopic slides remain retracted and hold their position when closed.
Telescopic slides with operating lever
Selected telescopic slides are fitted with an operating lever. These slides latch in the open and closed position and can only be unlatched by the operating lever.
Various telescopic slide extension types
Partial extension
Telescopic slides with partial extension are characterised by the fact that the travel is shorter than the rail length. It should be noted that the extensions are not accessible in full length. This construction makes them very stable.
Full extension
Telescopic slides with full extension have approximately the same length and travel. This has the advantage that the extensions are accessible in full length. Their specific design means that they can withstand higher loads even when open.
Over extension
Over-extension means that the travel is longer than the rail length. Since telescopic slides with over-extension are subjected to the greatest loads when fully open, they must be of particularly robust design.
Order telescopic slides from KIPP online
Order your telescopic slides easily and conveniently online. At KIPP you will find slides that can withstand loads from 10 to 300kg. Due to the wide range, these products are very versatile. If you are unable to find a suitable telescopic slide, please contact us! Our experts will be happy to advise and, if necessary, develop an individual solution tailored to your requirements.
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