Hardware Buying Guides
Practical specification checklists for all 17 DESLA hardware categories, written for distributors, furniture manufacturers, project buyers and importers.
New: measure before ordering
How to Measure Side-Mount Drawer Slides — a practical measurement worksheet with a locking-slide example and RFQ checklist.
How to Choose Drawer Slides
Mounting, extension, closing action, clearance and quotation data.
Cabinet Hinge Buying Guide
Door construction, overlay, mounting geometry, action and finish.
Door Hinge Buying Guide
Leaf dimensions, pin/bearing, door system, finish and packing.
Door Bolt & Latch Buying Guide
Surface, flush, barrel, cane and padlockable closure options.
Door Stop & Holder Buying Guide
Stopping, hold-open and closing functions with installation geometry.
Shelf Bracket Buying Guide
Bracket type, shelf, wall, spacing, fasteners and working load.
Door Security Chain & Guard Buying Guide
Chain, concealed and swing-bar options with door/frame fit.
Cabinet Handle & Pull Buying Guide
Fixing format, centres, projection, panel thickness and finish.
Sliding Door Roller & Hanger Buying Guide
Door, track, wheel, bracket, adjustment and system fit.
Wardrobe Rail & Accessories Buying Guide
Rail profile, span, supports, cabinet structure and garment load.
Angle Bracket & Corner Brace Buying Guide
Plate geometry, holes, fasteners, substrate and load path.
Drawer Lock Buying Guide
Lock format, cylinder, bolt/cam geometry, drawer construction and keying.
Folding Stool Hardware Buying Guide
Mechanism envelope, seat/frame, locking, mounting and safe testing.
Furniture Leg & Cabinet Foot Buying Guide
Height, adjustment, mounting plate, load, floor contact and finish.
Screws & Fasteners Buying Guide
Thread, length, drive, substrate, anchors, material and installation.
Custom & Other Hardware RFQ Guide
Identify uncommon hardware from application, drawings, samples and requirements.
Start with the application, not only the product name
Hardware names vary across countries and suppliers. A useful enquiry identifies what the hardware must fit, how it should move, the required dimensions and expected order quantity. Photographs, drawings and samples reduce ambiguity.
Need a specification check?
Add the relevant SKU to an enquiry, then send your quantity, destination and application. The sales team will confirm the remaining details before quotation.