Heavy Duty Basic Series
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Heavy Duty Basic Series, Full Extension Without the Extras
The AOLISHENG heavy duty basic series is the plain build of our heavy slide range: a three-section, full extension ball bearing rail with no lock and no soft-close damper. The model in this series is the A2576 500 lb heavy duty side mount slide, rated 500 lb (227 kg) and cut from 2.5 mm Q235 cold-rolled steel.
Stripping the lock and the damper is not a downgrade. A basic rail has fewer moving parts to fail, no damper to gum up with sawdust or grease, and no lock lever to snag on a loaded drawer. That is why workshop fixtures, truck toolboxes and industrial cabinets are usually specified on a plain rail. You get the full load rating and the full extension travel for less money per pair.
The trade is that nothing holds the drawer shut and nothing slows it down at the end of the travel. On a vehicle or a rolling cabinet that matters, so choose a locking slide instead. On a stationary cabinet or a workbench drawer, the basic rail is usually the better value.
Choose the Basic Series When
- The drawer stays put when closed, so a lock is not needed, such as a workbench or a warehouse shelf drawer.
- The environment is dusty, greasy or gritty, where a soft-close damper would clog.
- You are buying volume and want the lowest cost per pair at a given load rating.
- You want the simplest possible field replacement, with no lock mechanism to align.
- The load is high, 500 lb in the A2576, and you would rather spend the budget on steel thickness than on features.
Installation Notes for the A2576
- Allow 0.78 in (19.7 mm) of clearance on each side of the drawer.
- Keep both rails parallel; misalignment is the usual cause of binding.
- Mounting screws are not included; source M6 screws to suit your cabinet material.
- Rails start at 18 in and load capacity decreases as the slide gets longer, so size for the longest drawer in the run.
- The slide is not designed to be disassembled.
Related Ranges
- All heavy duty drawer slides, 150 lb to 770 lb
- Heavy duty slide series, 76 mm and 53 mm
- Locking drawer slides
- Soft close drawer slides
- Side mount drawer slides
- Drawer slide buying guide
Heavy Duty Basic Series FAQ
What does basic mean on a heavy duty slide?
It means the plain full extension build: three-section rails, ball bearings, no locking lever and no soft-close damper. The load rating and the extension travel are the same as the featured versions of the same rail.
How much weight does the basic series carry?
The A2576 in this series is rated 500 lb (227 kg) as a pair. That rating applies at the shortest available length and decreases as the slide length increases, so check the rating for the size you are buying.
Is a basic slide stronger than a soft-close or locking slide?
The rail and the bearings are the same. A basic slide is not stronger, but it has fewer parts, so there is less to wear out or clog in a dirty environment.
Can I add a lock or a damper later?
No. Locking and soft-close are built into the rail at manufacture. If you need either feature, buy the locking or soft-close version of the same capacity instead.
What clearance does the A2576 need?
0.78 in (19.7 mm) on each side of the drawer, measured between the drawer side and the cabinet wall.
Where is the basic series usually used?
Workshop and garage cabinets, industrial machinery drawers, warehouse shelving, truck toolboxes and vehicle storage where the drawer does not need to stay latched in motion.
Product Series in This Category
| Series | Type | Load |
|---|---|---|
| 2576 | Heavy-Duty Side-Mount Slide Rail (Stainless avail.) | 500 lb (≈227 kg) |
Model series per ALS 2026 catalogue / product listing.
Heavy Duty Basic Series
AOLISHENG's Heavy Duty Basic Series delivers full-extension, ball-bearing heavy-duty drawer slides for everyday industrial, workshop, and storage use. Built on the same hardened-raceway platform as our premium lines, the Basic Series offers reliable load capacity and smooth, stable travel at a cost-optimized specification — ideal for drawers, cabinets, and racking where dependable extension matters more than locking or soft-close extras.
Need a different load rating, length, or mounting style? Our engineering team can match the Basic Series to your application or recommend a heavier line from the same family.
Get a QuoteNot sure which slide fits this job?
Our drawer slide buying guide walks through load rating, extension type, mount style and material, and lists the AOLISHENG series for each one. Or send us your cabinet opening, drawer length and target load and we will confirm the match.
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