Case Studies

Drawer Solutions

PROBLEM: To make the equipment and storage drawers at all levels highly accessible – FAST

SOLUTION: We worked closely with the vehicle manufacturers to provide suitable telescopic and linear slide systems from stock.

These novel and dependable telescopic slides and slide and tilt linear slides answered the brief, precisely. Those items delivered directly from stock included:

RA5R Slide: A three beam 100% extension model with a load capacity of 130 kg / pair
RA7R Slide: A three beam 100% extension model with a load capacity of 310 kg / pair
RA554 Slide: A four beam 140/150% extension model with a load capacity of 155kg / pair
E53/G53 Slide and Tilt System: 50/65% extension system. Max load capacity 100Kg; recommended safe operating load at head height of 30 Kg / pair

Special Slides

PROBLEM: The easy servicing of one tonne battery rafts slung under rail cars. They must meet extreme stresses of 7 tonnes in collision; survive vibration and corrosion and have a working life of 25 years.

SOLUTION: In a world first we provided a Nitrotec-treated E1700 slide. This protected from wear and corrosion and increased strength fourfold to meet all operational requirements.

GSF Slides in Action

PROBLEM: The MOD contracted Factair Ltd. to help with the provision of heavy duty slides in two applications:

Mounted on two GSF Slides the 50kva generator weighing 800kg could be stowed within the plant room and fully winched outside for maintenance purposes.
An overhead tracking system and hoist were designed , to extend beyond the container on GSF Slides. This enabled large tyred wheels weighing up to 300kg to be lifted into the container and manoeuvred into position.

TESTIMONIAL:

“GSF worked closely with us to find the best solutions to a very challenging project. I was impressed by their attention to detail, technical knowledge and customer service. I am pleased to say that the initial project was so successful that a further two units have been supplied.”

Clive Wakeman, Managing Director of Factair Limited

The RA7R: Setting Industry Standards

PROBLEM: Most of the major manufacturer of pump carriers specify RA7R heavy duty telescopic slides from GSF and they are firmly established as key components in a wide range of applications. Historically, however there has been no means of benchmarking slides by their performance in vehicular or industrial applications.

SOLUTION: To begin the benchmarking process and demonstrate the strength and durability of the RA7R telescopic slides, as components of an Angus Sacol pump carrier. The three test phases were:

Static Load Deflection and Operating Force Test – to identify the peak and minimum operating forces required to open and close the carriers under load.
Cycle Test – to demonstrate the mechanical durability of the product, with pull-in and pull-out operating forces.
Freefall Drop / Destruction Test – to measure the mechanical resistance of the slides to shock loads

RESULTS: The performance of the RA7R slides was outstanding. Full results have been published and are available from GSF. The RA7R can be produced in any reasonable length, with a range of locking options, metal finishes and bespoke fixings if required.