When it comes to manufacturing high-quality drawer slides, precision and attention to every details are very important. If we pay attention to every detail regarding the drawer slides, we will be able to produce high-quality drawer slides that will please our customers. In this blog, we will take you through and evaluate the step-by-step production process, from sourcing raw materials, rolling and shaping, electroplated drawer slides, to delivering the finished product to our customers.
Our journey begins with the careful selection of raw materials. The primary materials for our drawer slides include cold-rolled steel plate, 201 stainless steel plate, and aluminum alloys. The choice of material depends on the specific requirements of each drawer slide order. For most drawer slides, we opt for Q235 and Q195, a high-quality cold-rolled steel material. Also different drawer slides use different thickness of steel plate.
The next stage involves transforming these raw materials into the desired drawer slide profiles. Here’s how we do it:
We assemble molds tailored to the specifications of each drawer slide order.
The selected raw materials are fed into rolling machines.
These rolling machines work their magic, shaping the materials into the required drawer slide profiles.
At this point, quality control measures are in place to ensure that the semi-finished products meet the specifications outlined in the product manual. If the drawer slides files are not qualified with our request, we have to adjust the machine, and re-produce them, until all the drawer slides files are in top quality.
For many of our drawer slides, plating is a crucial step to provide corrosion resistance and aesthetic appeal. Here’s a glimpse of our plating process:
We start by cleaning the drawer slides properly to remove any surface impurities.
The drawer slides are immersed in plating baths, which are typically made of chrome or other suitable metals.
Careful control of plating time and temperature ensures a uniform and adequately thick coating.
Rigorous inspections are conducted to verify the quality of the plating, ensuring it meets the required standards.
It’s important to note that drawer slides made from 304 stainless steel and aluminum alloys do not require plating and can be used as is.
When all of the plated components are finished, ready, it’s time to bring them together to become drawer slides:
We collect the plated components, including outer slides, middle slides, inner slides, ball bearings, steel ball retainers, plastic parts, and other necessary components.
To efficiently assemble the drawer slides, a completely automated assembly line is used.
Quality assurance is at the heart of our production process. Here’s how we ensure the reliability and performance of our drawer slides:
Rigorous inspections are conducted to identify any product defects or issues.
The smoothness of sliding is assessed to ensure that every pair of drawer slides offers a seamless experience.
Load-bearing capacity is tested by mounting the drawer slides on testing machines, subjecting them to continuous back-and-forth motion. Typically, our drawer slides are designed to withstand at least 10,000 cycles.
The final step in our production process is the careful packaging of our products:
Assembled drawer slides are first placed in OPP bags or packing cards. It depends on the choice of customers.
We also offer customizable packaging options to meet specific customer requirements, such as individually packaging inner and outer tracks or using specialized pallet materials.
At every stage of the production process of drawer slides, our goal is to deliver the highest quality drawer slides to our customers. We take pride in the craftsmanship and attention to detail that goes into every product we manufacture.
