Jonathan Engineered Solutions Telescopic Slide Rails

Aluminium full extension slides are telescopic slides that function on the principle of linear motion to move freely in one or two directions. These slides consist of high-quality aluminium and may be solid bearing (no ball-bearings), use ball-bearings, or utilize rollers to transport loads in different directions. Their compact and precise construction allows for smooth, accurate motion with low friction in various industry applications. Jonathan Engineered Solutions (JES) offers several easy-to-install aluminium ball-bearing and friction slide designs that provide optimal functionality in various settings. Our self-lubricated ball-bearing slides use two rows of bearings on each base side to deliver precise movement. While similar in design to ball-bearing slides, friction slides use a solid bearing surface to provide outward slide motion. Jonathan’s selection of aluminium drawer slides is the widest available in the world. Our products offer anodized aluminium slide lengths from 4 inches to 5 feet that can accommodate loads up to 1200 pounds.

Stainless steel telescopic slides from Jonathan Engineered Solutions (JES) move precisely in one linear direction to provide smooth opening and closing ability. We offer stainless steel slides in two primary design options — ball-bearing and friction slides. Ball-bearing slides use a rolling element to move along their axis, while friction slides are solid bearing, using lubrication and tight tolerances to avoid the build-up of debris in the raceways. Our stainless-steel linear slides have various advantages over conventional designs similar in style. We use only premium-grade materials, ensuring they’re much more durable than slides made from lower-grade steel. In addition, stainless steel is corrosion resistant, making them ideal for drawers and other slide applications with harsh environmental conditions.

Standard industrial carbon steel slides are cost-effective linear slides designed for smooth motion where no weight or environmental specifications are necessary.  This is the most common slide found in standard data centre applications, home improvement and furniture design, as well as interior vending and linear motion applications. Jonathan Engineered Solutions offers high-quality carbon steel custom manufactured telescoping slides with various applications. We specialize in customized solutions, ensuring you get precisely what your project needs. You can trust our team of experts to provide you with industry-leading linear motion solutions.

Friction slides — also called solid-bearing slides or non-ball bearing rails — are an ideal slide option when ball-bearing slides are not practical. Friction slides from Jonathan Engineered Solutions (JES) deliver smooth and precise motion, using interchangeable inner members and full travel potentials. These friction slider designs are perfect for outdoor applications because the tight tolerances and lubrication between the members prevent debris from interfering with their functionality. We offer them in various materials, including aluminium, carbon steel and stainless steel. JES frictions slides are rugged and durable, capable of meeting and exceeding today’s harshest military applications and environmental conditions, including MIL-901 specifications. In addition to our many stock slide options, our engineers can design a friction slide system optimal for your specific operation.

Fixed Mounting (or Stationary Rail-Mounting) from Jonathan Engineered Solutions offers a cost-effective solution for chassis that do not require travel but need to be secured.  Our Fixed-Bracket (TFB) and Insertion Guide (TIG) options are not slides.