Furniture thrust bearing: what it is and how it works
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What it is and how it works
Bearing pads - fittings that are used to protect the floor or floor covering from damage, if you need to move heavy furniture without leaving marks on it. They are attached to the lower ends of the sides of the cabinets, chest of drawers. It can also be used to “camouflage” defects on furniture elements. The main functions of the thrust bearings are:
- the prevention of the appearance of scratches and other damages on the floor covering made of various materials, including linoleum;
- facilitating the movement and transportation of furniture on any surface;
- preservation of product durability and prevention of moisture ingress to their lower ends of furniture walls;
- adjustment of a slope of products at their assembly and installation.
Attention! Plastic loads withstand the greatest loads.
Advantages and disadvantages
It seems that, like any product, the thrust bearings must have advantages and disadvantages. In the table you can see what positive qualities they have. The second column remained empty, as numerous users of this product did not find any flaws in it.
Benefits | disadvantages |
Versatility of use | – |
Variety of form | – |
Possibility of use on various floor coverings | – |
Easy installation | – |
Ability to choose material | – |
Convenient mounting method | – |
Abrasion resistance | – |
How to choose
Depending on their use, they vary in size, shape and material from which they are made.
- If you need to raise the module by three to five millimeters, it is better to use plastic fittings.
- In order that the legs of the tables and chairs do not scratch the floor, you should use self-adhesive heel pads made of felt.
- Depending on the shape of the legs of the dining sets, round or rectangular products can be purchased.
- If you want to firmly secure them to the surface of the furniture, you can use those that are fastened with nails or screws.
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