What is a Full-Extension Guide?
A full-extension guide, also known as a full-extension drawer slide, is a type of hardware that is used to support and guide the movement of a drawer in a cabinet or piece of furniture. Unlike traditional drawer slides that only extend partially, full-extension guides allow the drawer to fully extend out of the cabinet, providing easy access to the entire contents of the drawer.
A full-extension guide typically consists of two pieces of hardware that are installed on the bottom or sides of the drawer and the cabinet box. The two pieces of hardware are connected by a series of ball bearings or rollers that allow the drawer to smoothly slide in and out of the cabinet. When the drawer is fully closed, the hardware is concealed from view, creating a clean and seamless look.
Full-extension guides are popular in kitchen and bathroom cabinets, where they provide easy access to the contents of the drawer and can help to maximize storage space. They are also used in office and other furniture applications, where easy access to drawer contents is important.
Full-extension guides are available in a variety of sizes and weight capacities to accommodate different drawer sizes and loads. They may be made from materials such as steel or plastic, and may feature additional features such as soft-close mechanisms that gently and quietly close the drawer.