This article distinguishes drawer glides (old,lightweight,plastic/thin metal,15–20kg load,¾ extension) from drawer slides (precision steel,40–50kg load,full extension,with popular soft-close drawer slides for silent use). It notes buying from a China drawer slide factory slashes drawer slide price by 30–40% (no middlemen) and advises upgrading to a drawer slide if glides squeak/sag.Ultimately,it recommends factory-sourced drawer slides for durability over low-performance glides.
2025-09-02
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