How to determine whether the slide needs to be replaced?

To determine whether the slide needs to be replaced, you can observe and evaluate from the following aspects:

First, sliding performance

Not smooth: If the slide is stuck, not smooth, or requires force to push, this may be a sign of wear, deformation, or insufficient lubrication of the slide.

Abnormal noise: The rail makes a harsh noise or squeak when sliding, which usually means that there is wear or damage inside the rail.

Second, appearance inspection

Wear marks: Check the surface of the slide for visible wear marks, such as scratches, dents or flaking. These wear may lead to a decline in the sliding performance of the rails.

Rust or corrosion: If the surface of the slide rail is rusted or corroded, it will affect its sliding performance and load-bearing capacity, and it needs to be replaced in time.

Third, load-bearing capacity

Sinking or deformation: If the slide is sinking, deformed, or unable to support heavy objects during load bearing, it indicates that its load-bearing capacity has decreased and needs to be replaced.

Loose or falling off: Check whether the fasteners of the slide are loose or falling off, which may cause the slide to be unable to support heavy objects stably.

Fourth, frequency and years of use

High frequency use: If the slide is frequently subjected to high frequency use, its wear rate will accelerate and may need to be replaced earlier.

Service life: The service life of the slide rail is also an important factor in determining whether it needs to be replaced. Even if the slide does not look visibly worn, if it has been used for a long time, it may need to be replaced due to aging.

Fifth, maintenance history

Multiple repairs: If the slide has undergone multiple repairs and has not significantly improved its performance after each repair, a new slide may need to be considered.

In summary, when the slide is not smooth, abnormal noise, obvious wear, rust or corrosion, load-bearing capacity decline, loosening or falling off, or has been used for a long time and can not improve the performance after several maintenance, it is necessary to consider replacing the new slide. When replacing the slide, it should be ensured that the model that matches the size, material and load-bearing capacity of the original slide is selected to ensure its normal operation and long life.