Castors for sliding wardrobes, pros and cons, mounting options

Sliding wardrobes are in demand designs used to store a large number of items, clothes and accessories. They are equipped with different mechanisms, and the models with sliding doors are considered the most popular. For their optimal and comfortable use, special roller systems are used. This requires high-quality castors for sliding wardrobes, which can be made of different materials so that the whole mechanism works, it is required to correctly install them and other components.

Advantages and disadvantages

The quality and correct installation of the sliding system determines how convenient it will be to open and close the doors, and also this moment directly affects the life of all furniture. Roller systems are traditional for sliding wardrobes, therefore, they are most often found in these designs, while they can be equipped with both upper rollers and lower ones.

If you choose high-quality rollers designed for sliding door doors, correctly install them, adjust them, then the doors will open and close easily, silently, and at the same time they will last a long time.

The main advantages of using rollers for sliding doors include:

space saving, since there is no need for space in front of the cabinet, and this is due to the fact that the doors move horizontally;
attractive appearance allows you to install furniture in any room, and everywhere it will look bright and unique;
if the adjustment is done correctly, then there is no chance that the doors will open or close on their own;
to use the cabinet does not require significant effort;
the mechanism itself is considered simple, therefore, installation is often done with your own hands, and if necessary, you can perform repair work yourself;
even if drafts are present in the room, this will not cause the spontaneous movement of the wings;
it is allowed to connect sliding systems for sliding wardrobes to automatic equipment that allows you to control furniture using the remote control or buttons on the control panel;
it is especially important to choose this mechanism for houses in which people are forced to move in a wheelchair, since there are no obstacles to their movement;
modern manufacturers offer to design sliding door wardrobes in different styles and colors, and due to the fact that they move along the same plane, it is possible to apply unique design solutions or zoning the room.

The choice of such a mechanism is considered reasonable due to its many advantages. The disadvantages include the high cost of components, as well as the complexity of adjustment, repair, so if there is no experience in this area, then it is advisable to entrust the process to professionals.

Varieties

Rollers are presented in several forms, each of which has its purpose, rules of use:

top roller - designed to implement a supporting function throughout the system. Its correct installation ensures that the door leaf is fixed vertically. For a sliding wardrobe, a mechanism is selected that includes not only the rollers themselves, but also rubberized wheels. Rubber is intended to reduce the noise that occurs during the movement of the wings, and it also guarantees the absence of knocking if the doors swing or a substantial effort is made to close them. Top rollers can be spring loaded. They differ in size and device, and the choice depends on what type of vertical profile is used in furniture. If there is an open profile, the installation of an asymmetric roller is implemented, and if the profile is closed, only the symmetric option is suitable;
lower rollers - perform a supporting function. It is they that are affected by the main load coming from the cabinet door. The mechanism is equipped with a special pressed-in bearing, and if it is available, a long service life of the product is guaranteed, as well as high quality construction. The damping spring is additionally definitely used, thanks to which the sash moves gently and smoothly. The installation of this type of roller should be carried out with special care, since the correct adjustment of the position of the doors relative to the walls of the furniture depends on it. This is especially true if the floor in the room has numerous irregularities.

For the installation of cabinet doors, a different number of rollers can be used, if the weight of the canvas does not exceed 60 kg, then two rollers can be used, and if the weight is more than this indicator, then it is advisable to use 4 pairs.The types of rollers additionally vary depending on the installation method, as certain types are mounted in aluminum frames installed along the door, while others are simply installed inside the cabinet.

Upper

Lower

Materials of manufacture

To install the compartment door, rollers are often used, and they can be made of different materials:

rubber - is considered a soft material, but it is easy to confirm, so the service life of such rollers will not be too long;
plastic, and its soft variety is used;
steel, which is certainly covered with special soft pads;
Teflon having optimal parameters;
tarmonide, represented by a composite that hardens as it hardens.

Installation is made using special sealed bearings. It is the bearings that provide effective protection of elements from the ingress of dirt, dust or foreign objects.

The bearings themselves can be made of aluminum or steel. Aluminum products are considered the most relevant, as they are represented by reliable and attractive systems. They guarantee smooth and silent sliding of the rollers. Their cost is considered quite high. If steel bearings are chosen, then with the correct use of the doors, they can last a long time, while maintaining high strength. When using them, the rollers are located inside the cabinet doors.

Plastic

Teflon

Steel

Rubber

Mounting Options

To install the rollers you need to decide on the method of mounting. To do this, it is necessary to correctly fix the guides, since it is they that guarantee simplicity, ease and high quality of opening and closing the design flaps.

The main elements of the system are the rails, since the sash moves horizontally directly along them. The system additionally includes elements:

roller bearings;
plugs designed for the profile;
high-quality gaskets;
reliable clamps;
other accessories of a small size;
other devices, and their availability depends on the features of the selected clips.

Mounting depends on the type of system selected. If an upper sliding system is being made, then the doors are suspended on the control located at the top of the opening. Rollers roll along this guide. The lower guide in such a system acts only as a latch along which the rollers move. If the installation is done correctly, then there are no web vibrations. The advantages of such a system include the fact that an attractive cabinet appearance is obtained, as well as the ease of opening the shutters.

The lower system has a similar device, but the lower profile acts as a support. Upper rails and rollers are necessary only so that the leaves do not fall out. The combined system involves the installation of supports at the top and bottom. This option for securing the flaps is considered the most reliable and high-quality, but installing and adjusting all elements is a complex process.

Thus, the fastening can be performed in different ways, which are selected after studying the door material, their weight and other parameters. The choice depends on ease of use and financial capabilities. If there is a cabinet of large size and weight, it is advisable to focus on the installation of a combined system.

Rollers for the door of the sliding door wardrobe are indispensable elements if sliding systems are used to open the sashes. They can be made of various materials, and can also be presented in different forms. The safety and comfort of using all furniture depends on their competent choice and installation. At the same time, it is important that no extraneous and loud sounds arise during the operation of the structure. If you carefully understand its structure, installation and regulation can be carried out independently.