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Ball Bearing Slidessteel slide quick selection guide
Terminology
Travel/Extension
3/4 extension (from cabinet) Drawer opens approximately 3/4 of the total slide length.
Full extension (from cabinet) Drawer opens an amount equal to the total slide length.
Over extension (from cabinet)   Drawer opens an amount greater than the total slide length.
Disconnect
This feature allows the drawer/chassis to be removed from the case/rack by actuating a lever or latch.
Detent
Holds the slide open or closed until extra force is applied to overcome the detent.
Locks
Insures that the slide stays in position.
Lock-in: prevents drawers from opening until a latch is actuated
Lock-out: allows for servicing of components without removing of the unit from the enclosure.
Series Travel Disconnect Detent Lock
  3/4 extension Full extension Over extension Lever disconnect

Non disconnect

Hold-in Lock-in Lock-out
1710 x x
2760 x x
2780 x x
3541 x x x
3551 x x x x
3567 x x x
3573 x x
3573-1 x x x x
3578 x x x
3688 x x x x
4588 x x x x
5088 x x x x
5088M x x x x x
5588 x x x x
5890 x x x x
Most popular series shown in above table. Other standard series available. Two-way slide also available.

Slide Selection Considerations
  • Height, width, and depth of chassis/drawer
  • Weight of chassis/drawer
  • Depth of rack/cabinet
  • Side space available (chassis/drawer and rack/cabinet)
  • Travel desired
  • Mounting holes and locks needed
  • Disconnect of chassis/drawer needed
  • Optional hardware for mounting in rack/enclosure

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