What is the difference between side mount and undermount drawer slides?

Side mount slides fix to the drawer sides and cabinet walls — easy to fit and tolerant of cabinet tolerances. Undermount slides sit beneath the drawer box, hide the hardware for a cleaner look, and need a compatible drawer box with the right reveal. AOLISHENG builds both: side-mount heavy-duty series (2053 / 2576 / 7625) and undermount soft-close series (MK316 / U4510K).

What does full extension mean compared with 3/4 extension?

3/4 extension leaves the back of the drawer still inside the cabinet; full extension brings the whole drawer clear of the cabinet face so you can reach the back corner. Most AOLISHENG heavy-duty and soft-close series are full extension.

How do I choose the load rating for a drawer slide?

Add the heaviest realistic contents, then add 25–30% headroom so the slide is not run at 100% of its rating every day. AOLISHENG ratings run from 100 lb (U1245) through 265 lb (2053 family), 330 lb (2071), 500 lb (2576 family) up to 770 lb (AQ7625K3 twin-slide).

What are soft-close drawer slides and when do I need them?

Soft-close slides use a damper that pulls the drawer shut in the last few centimetres, preventing slamming. They are most noticeable on kitchen and bathroom cabinetry and also reduce the shock load that gradually loosens a carcass. AOLISHENG soft-close options include K2053, U4510K and MK316.

Are stainless steel slides worth it for outdoor or marine use?

Yes — whenever the slide is exposed to weather, salt air, humidity or frequent wash-down (outdoor kitchens, marine galleys, food-prep, coastal installs). AOLISHENG stainless options include W2053, W2576, W5115 and U4510K.

Which AOLISHENG series number maps to which spec?

The stamped codes read: 1245 = 100 lb stainless side mount; 4510 = 100 lb stainless; 5115 = 150 lb; 2053 = 265 lb; 2071 = 330 lb; 2576 = 500 lb; 7625 = 770 lb twin-slide. Remove the drawer and read the code on the inner rail, or send a photo and AOLISHENG will match it.

Can heavy-duty slides be used in RVs, trucks and vehicles?

Yes, with a locking slide so the drawer cannot slide open under braking or cornering. Use locking series such as D5115, D2053 or D7625 for any moving-vehicle storage.

Drawer Slide Guides

Heavy-Duty Drawer Slides for Robotics & Automation: AOLISHENG 7625 / 7120 vs Rollon

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Aolisheng

September 17, 2026

On September 17, 2026

Robotics cells, AGV tool bays and automation enclosures slide fixtures, batteries and tooling in and out under repeated cycle loads. The AOLISHENG 7625 (220 kg), 7120 (150 kg) and 8027 (350 kg) heavy-duty slides are volume-cost alternatives to Rollon and Accuride for the queries “industrial robot drawer slides automation” and “AGV battery drawer slides”.

Spec	AOLISHENG 7625	AOLISHENG 7120	AOLISHENG 8027	Rollon (automation)
Load capacity	220 kg	150 kg	350 kg (aluminium)	Varies (linear / telescopic rail lines)
Profile	76 mm	71 mm	80 mm	Steel / stainless / aluminium
Extension	Full 3-section	Full 3-section	Full 3-section	Partial / full / over-extension
Material	Q235 / 304 SS	Q235 steel	Aluminium 7005 (CNC+)	Steel / SS / aluminium
Cycle life	50,000+ cycles tested	50,000+ cycles	50,000+ cycles tested	High-cycle rated
Locking	DQ/DW single-side lock	Lock option	DL8027 locking	Per model
Use case	Robot tool bays, AGV drawers	Fixture, battery bays	Heavy panels, guarded doors	Automation enclosures

Rollon (a Timken company) frames its telescopic rails as “a solution for every loading, extension and durability requirement” — partial / full / over-extension in steel, stainless steel or aluminium, with digital selection via myRollon. Accuride covers similar industrial telescopic-slide territory. AOLISHENG matches the 120–350 kg drawer class in steel, 304 stainless or aluminium at a mid-market cost, with vertical-integrated manufacturing and customization (bidirectional, dual-row, locking, anti-tip).

Explore the full application guide: https://aolishengus.com/robotics-automation-drawer-slides-case-study/

Frequently Asked Questions

What load do robotics drawer slides need?

Tool bays and battery drawers in AGVs and cells often need 150–220 kg; AOLISHENG 7120 (150 kg) and 7625 (220 kg) cover this range, with the 8027 aluminium rail at 350 kg for heavy panels.

Are AOLISHENG slides rated for repeated cycles?

Yes — the heavy-duty lines are tested to 50,000+ open/close cycles under the ALS engineering-grade test system (load, fatigue, vibration, environment), suitable for automation duty cycles.

Do automation slides need locking?

Lock-in / lock-out keeps drawers secure during robot motion and transit; the DQ7625/DW7625 (220 kg) and DL8027 (350 kg) are single-side locking builds.

How does AOLISHENG compare to Rollon?

Rollon is a premium linear / telescopic-rail brand for automation; AOLISHENG 7625 / 7120 / 8027 match the load class at lower volume cost for drawers, bays and service panels, with customization options Rollon buyers often pay a premium for.

Can these be used in a robotics case study?

Yes — the AOLISHENG robotics / automation case study documents a real tool-bay drawer build on the 7625 / 7120 families.

AOLISHENG (Foshan Aolisheng Hardware Co., Ltd.) — an Industrial Structural Motion System design brand; heavy-duty & stainless drawer slides for medical, data-center, marine and robotics applications, exported to nearly 100 countries.