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What are the common faults and solutions of ball bearing slides?

Ball bearing rails may encounter some common faults during use. Here are some common faults and their corresponding solutions:


The rails are stuck or difficult to push and pull:

Possible reasons: The ball bearing rails are affected by dust, debris or insufficient lubrication, resulting in stuck or difficult to push and pull.

Solution: Clean the ball bearing rails regularly to remove dust and debris, and then add an appropriate amount of lubricant to the balls. Make sure the rails are firmly installed and in the correct position.

The ball bearing rails make noise:

Possible reasons: The ball bearing rails are damaged, loose or improperly lubricated, resulting in increased friction and noise.

Solution: Check whether the ball bearing rails are firmly installed, whether the balls are damaged, replace the damaged parts in time, and ensure that correct lubrication can reduce noise.

The ball bearing rails are broken or damaged:

Possible reasons: The ball bearing rails bear a weight that exceeds their load-bearing capacity, or are worn and damaged due to long-term use.

Solution: Check whether the load-bearing capacity of the ball bearing rails meets the weight requirements of the items placed, and replace the rails with stronger load-bearing capacity if necessary.

Soft closing function fails:

Possible cause: The soft closing mechanism is damaged or insufficiently lubricated.

Solution: Check the status of the soft closing mechanism and repair or replace the mechanism if any problems are found.

Ball slides cannot be fully extended or retracted:

Possible cause: The ball slides are not installed correctly, resulting in failure to fully extend or retract.

Solution: Reinstall the ball slides to ensure that the installation position is accurate and the slides are smooth and unobstructed.

For ball slide failures, it is important to detect the problem in time and take appropriate measures to repair it. Regular inspection and maintenance can help prevent and reduce the occurrence of ball slide failures and ensure the normal operation and durability of furniture. If you encounter complex problems or situations that cannot be solved, it is recommended to seek the help of professionals for repair or replacement.