Replacing 17mm groove drawer runners

[carbar]

Hello

I have a wardrobe that has 4 drawers that use 17mm groove drawer runners. Over the last few years I have had to replace the runners on numerous occasions.

I was wondering if there was a better solution, because all the runners that fit all seem to be rather light-weight.

Thanks,

Carl

 

[foxhole]

17mm groove drawer runners ------ bit vague?

 

[carbar]

Hi.

The drawers have grooves on each side that are 17mm wide that the runners fit into. They look like these: http://www.eurofitdirect.co.uk/17mm-mini-slide-ikea-drawer-runner

Unfortunately, all the ones I can find online are rated for 10kg, which just don't seem to be sturdy enough.

I did wonder if bottom-mounted drawer runners might be better, but I don't think they will fit (i.e. the drawer + drawer runners will be too wide).

Thanks,

Carl

 

[Belboz]

The ones below are rated at 20kg.

Are they any good?

http://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/...17mm_ball_race_runner_single_extension/159804

 

[carbar]

Hi.

Unfortunately, I think those are pretty much the same, as the rating, per runner, is only 10kg.

Regards,

Carl

 

[Belboz]

Apologies - misread the 20kg and, as you say, it amounts to the same 10kg per runner.

Must say I'm not so sure that a higher kg rating exists for such a thin (17mm) width. I think most (if not all) of the higher kg rating runners are wider than that.

Best of luck and apologies again.

B

 

[big-all]

under mounted wont work as the rollers and runners are between the drawer and cabinet side

do you have a space under the drawer you can utilise ??
my thoughts are 2x1" planed[20x44mm] batons screwed and glued to the cabinet sides under the drawer from the front to at least 75% off the drawer length