Blum Tandem Drawer Slides Specifications

Tandem series runners are based on the american standard 3 cabinet depth system therefore runner lengths are in 3 increments.

Blum tandem drawer slides specifications.

Over the years blum german company has engineered their entire line of slides to conform to the cabinet construction standards in north america. Motion technologies blumotion for soft and effortless closing. An overview of blum s lift systems for wall cabinets. Motion technologies blumotion for soft and effortless closing.

Turning old into new after 30 years rudi pfeiffer decided it was time for a new kitchen. This video shows how to easily adjust the drawer front side to side with the front and rear adjustments. The drawer width requirements are slightly different from those for model 569. With the strength and ability to hold a multitude of household items our drawer runners function on the leading edge of furniture hardware.

Typically you would use a 21 slide with a cabinet that is 24 deep which is a standard cabinet depth typically kitchen boxes. Blum offers several different types of runner systems for wood drawers that fit every need. 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. 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. Inside drawer width must equal opening width minus 42 1 21 32 for tandem to align and function optimally. Turning old into new after 30 years rudi pfeiffer decided it was time for a new kitchen. Every time i install these blum drawer runners i have to look up the installation guide find the section on notching and boring for the drawer runner and then translate the metric measurements into imperial so my brain will recognize what the instructions are telling me to do.

21 18 18 15 15 12 12 9 24 21 27 24 30 27 33 30 drawer length full extension heavy duty full extension maximum drawer thickness maximum drawer thickness. Since the runners are concealed under the drawer they never interfere with style or design. The young couple makes the most of every inch of space and organises every drawer. The following instructions are for blum tandem 563 slides.

An overview of blum s lift systems for wall cabinets. Calculating outside drawer width for drawer side thickness 16 5 8 15 19 32 14 9 16 13 1 2 12 15 32. Tandem plus runners are available for drawers from 9 to 30 in length.