A drawer slide, or sometimes called a drawer roller, is a mechanism that allows for telescopic motion in one axis. They are commonly found in a wide range of household or office applications like desk drawers, kitchen cabinets, and pull out cutting boards but can be used in a wide range of applications that require linear extension and retraction. Drawer slides generally work by allowing one grove component to slide over a rolling component, which allows the entire mechanism to extend or retract. Drawer slides are not motorized but can be coupled with a linear actuator to provide greater stability. Generally, you will use a pair of drawer slides in any application and will most likely encounter two main types: Roller Slides and Ball-Bearing Slides.
