May, 2009 -- For decades, cabinet manufacturers have turned to Quadro drawer slides in order to produce the highest quality furniture. With the unique steel ball bearing technology, Quadro slides are able to withstand heavy weight, will last a lifetime and also provide precision operation. Other useful features include high lateral stability, optimal running properties, self-cleaning and concealed mounting.

The extensive Quadro line enables cabinet producers to offer consumers customized convenience with versatile cabinet interiors.

The Full Access Quadro (FAQ) offers improved access to drawer contents when compared to the partial extension slide, which makes the FAQ comparable to the full extension slide. This economic version is distinguished by the travel, which is 20 percent longer than with partial extension.

100-percent access to cabinet contents is guaranteed by the Quadro full extension slide, which dominates the high-end segment with lateral stability and extremely quiet operation. The Quadro V6 is also available with "Silent System" technology for added comfort. "Silent System" cushions the way drawers come to rest at the end of the closing cycle, enabling them to close with a whisper.

Various Quadro versions can be used interchangeably in cabinet manufacturing with little additional effort. Changes to the cabinet and drawers are not required. The result: differentiation among the various cabinet lines and cost-effective manufacturing. Furthermore, the Quadro line includes applications for face-frame as well as frameless cabinet designs.

The Quadro V6 range has been extended by a 24" version, making it available for 9", 12", 15", 18", 21" and 24".

The Quadro V6 has now benefited from a number of product improvements: Oblong holes in the rail that fixes to the cabinet side provide kitchen manufacturers with good adjustability and make it extremely easy to even out tolerances. As a result, the Quadro can be installed quickly and conveniently. These oblong holes are particularly helpful in conjunction with inset drawer fronts which often require precision vertical and angular adjustment for perfect front panel alignment.

The functional and useful features of the Quadro line benefit end consumers, as does the load capacity of up to 75 lbs, which was achieved in an endurance test at 100,000 cycles, according to K.C.M.A.

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