GN 1414 Telescopic Slides with Full Extension and Dampened Self-Retracting Mechanism, Load Capacity up to 360 N

For the said loading forces F_S to be absorbed reliably in the surrounding structure, all available through-holes of the outer and inner slide having a diameter (Ø) of 4.5 must be used. Alternatively, the outer slide has holes with a diameter (Ø) of 6.3 for Euro screws. The elongated holes, Ø 4.5 x 4.8, are used likewise for fastening and facilitate adjustment during mounting when needed. Failure to use fastening screws reduces the specified load capacity accordingly. The following screws can be used for mounting:

Designation - standard
Hexagon socket button
head screw ISO 7380
Pan head screw,
Phillips ISO 7045
Pan head tapping screw,
Phillips ISO 7049

Outer slide

M 4

M 4

ST 3,9 / 4,2

Inner slide

M 4

M 4

ST 3,9 / 4,2

Telescopic slides GN 1414 have a dampened self-retracting mechanism, which is also called “soft-close”. The dampened self-retracting mechanism is divided into two main functions and offers the best possible ease of use on closing the extension.
The self-retracting mechanism takes over the automatic retraction of the slides on the last 47 mm of stroke in the back stop position, where the slides are held in place accordingly. The retraction force is about 40 newtons per slide pair. Also, the dampening mechanism slows down to a considerably reduced speed the closing movement on the said stroke. An extremely smooth and gentle closing movement is achieved. This retraction force has to be overcome accordingly on opening the extension.
The dampened self-retracting mechanism is designed for loads weighing up to 36 kg based on 60,000 cycles (LGA standard). Proper use, including the reduction of the stroke speed to no more than 0.15 m/s on reaching the retraction mechanism, as well as compliance with the load values are required.

In this slide variant the available retraction force can be regarded as a locking device, which is noticeable through a slight restriction on opening the extension.

Type F has additionally a detach function through which the extension slides can be completely separated from one another in the area of the middle and inner slide. This feature not only facilitates mounting. It also allows the extension to be quickly removed, for example, when frequent maintenance work is performed on the components located behind.

The telescopic slide can be quickly and easily detached in the extracted position through activation of the release lever, allowing the inner slide to be removed from the front.

For reattaching the slides, the ball cages need to be moved to the front end position. Then the inner slide is inserted to the back end stop where it locks into place automatically.

The protected arrangement of the release mechanism prevents accidental detachment of the slide.

The maximum load capacity of telescopic slides depends on the slide profile, the nominal length l₁, and the resulting stroke l₂. Furthermore, the extension width, the slide materials used, and the parts of the component options, such as the dampened self-retracting mechanism, have a considerable influence.
The information on the maximum load capacity of the telescopic slides was determined in fatigue tests under the following conditions:

• Slide arrangement vertical in pairs
• Observance of all mounting information
• Warp-resistant test set-up
• Equal distribution of the load F_S throughout the extension finish
• Standard slide spacing of 450 mm
• 10,000, 50,000 or 100,000 test cycles
  (one extraction and retraction = one cycle)
• Gradual increasing of load

Wear, performance, and maximum bending were assessed after every test segment.