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Applications can range from slide based storage systems, lockers and furniture, through rack mounted electronic components, and onto operational and weapon systems requiring linear movement. If required products manufactured from high grade stainless steel can be supplied offering highest levels of corrosion resistance and low magnetic signatures.

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Slides and bespoke sub-assemblies for mounting electronic and other equipment including weapon components on vehicles ranging from lightly armoured personnel vehicles (radio and other electronic components) through to battlefield tanks (internal storage, ammunition handling, slide-out generators and workstations).

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Our range of reinforced heavy duty steel slides fitted with additional ball tracks and reinforceing ball bearings are ideally suited for use in some of the more unique applications. Together with a range of slides designed using a rigid "I" beam construction our products offer execelent performance under conditions that may exert high direct and tortional loadings as experienced in such applications as pull-out equipment boards and vertical shelves.

Following extensive testing on selected models GSF slides are used by the U.K.'s leading producers of complete equipment carriers. These complete tray systems are ready for quick installation, including bespoke mountings for specialist equipment such as auxilliary pumps, tools, hoses and rescue equipment.

Lock-in and lock-out mechanisms facilitate quick and safe operation of the equipment carrier, as well as hold the fully-loaded drawer securely in position when the vehicle is in motion or at the scene.

The breadth of GSF's product range gives you an unparalled advantage when engineering solutions for unique storage systems that have to accomodate large irregular shaped artifacts or exhibits. Our experience with some of the more unusual high volume low load applications and environmentally sensitive storage conditions is available for you to call upon together with access to perhaps the widest range of sliding procuts in the world.

Correct selection and specification of the slide system will ensure maximisation of the space inside the storage or display unit while providing safe and secure access when required.

GSF offers a wide range of standardised products that are available direct from stock and which are most suitable for use in workspace desking, tool storage, assembly and operation stations. These products can be purchased free of restrictive minimum order quantities and charges. 

As well as offering slides suitable for the full range of operational functions typically to be found on vessels, GSF is able to supply telescopic slide and linear rail components ideally suited to use in passenger cabin furniture and the achievment of muti-use flexibility in passenger areas eg pull-out stages, platforms and auditorium seating; flexible mountings for lighting and sound systems.

In such areas, consideration needs to be given to how to ensure that linear motion components (eg a cabin drawer) can not pick up excessive momentum and cause injury to passengers even though the vessel itself may be pitching and rolling.  Lock-in and lock-out functions will also need to be more robust in a vessel application.

Applications can range from slide based storage systems, lockers and furniture, through rack mounted electronic compenents, and onto operational systems requiring linear movement.

Whether specifying product for a 19" electronic rack or to mount standby generator, the telescopic slide system needs to retain rigidity and be safe to operate despite ship motion and vibration.

GSF's range includes heavy duty stainless steel slides (partial or full extension), and can be bespoke engineered with a range of options in respect of surface hardening, strengthening and corrosion resistant finishes to ensure flawless operation in the chosen application.

With its extensive expertise and design capability GSF can work closely with your own engineering team to design and produce complete drawer sub-assemblies, taking account of all the special characteristics required for the product to work effectively in the marine environment.

Telescopic Slide components for storage and equipment stowage areas; Slide and linear rail components for operational machinery.  Whilst offshore installations are generally static structures and so do not require the telescopic slide components to be able to withstand the same dynamic forces, issues of corrosion and the ability to operate reliably in the marine environment remain unchanged.

From high precision roller-bearing slides and systems through to standard stainless steel slides for use in staff accomodation areas, GSF is able to provide expert input and select an appropriate product from its range to match the application.

Designed to eliminate the risk of possible pinch injury for a gloved hand, GSF's double handle and push button lock gives the operator excellent control over the movement of a potentially heavy drawer, whether fitted to a straight slide-out drawer or in conjunction with GSF's smooth slide and tilt system. The push-button lock retracts the two strong spring-loaded locking bolts, which re-engage when the drawer is slammed shut.

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For the adaptation of coaches, trucks and trailers our heavier duty slides are generally required. Load distribution, method of opperation and locking are crucial points for consideration when selecting components and designing such applications.

It is recommended that locking systems external to the slides are installed with secure lock-in and lock-out features to eliminate any risk of injury to members of the public using the adapted unit.

When selecting a model of slide based on its load capacity allowance should be made for the likelihood that the load may not be evenly distributed and where people are involved the load will be mobile and varying.

GSF's product range includes heavy duty partial and full extension slides able to carry loads of 600 KG to 1,250 KG at extensions of 2,000 mm to 800 mm.

Roadside assistance and other categories of vehicle that need to stow and provide easy access to equipment can be enhanced through appropriate use of telescopic drawer slide and linear rail systems. 

The twin requirements of operator safety and operational effectiveness are of paramount importance.  GSF's ability to select and adapt from an unrivalled base product range, and its ability to assist with the design of bespoke and space-saving drawer systems enable us to make a significant contribution to your own product design.