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Are you tired of rummaging through a messy toolbox in the back of your ute? Upgrading your vehicle's storage with a drawer or two can provide easy access to your gear and keep things organised. But with so many drawer slide options available, choosing the right one can be tricky. This guide will help you choose the perfect drawer slides so you can confidently build your own drawers.Key Points Types of Drawer Slides: We'll explore the two main types: side mount and base mount slides. Load Capaci...

For tradies, having a reliable and versatile system for storing and securing equipment and loads is paramount. This is where the Occo Track System steps in, offering a comprehensive solution that's both functional and customisable. Let's delve into the key features of this innovative system and how it can enhance your ute.Key Features and CustomisationAt the heart of the Occo Track System are its various components: the Aluminium Track, Tie Down Bracket, Inner "V" Wheel, Stopper, and End Cap. Wh...

Image curtsey of REvanPEDAt ovesco, we love drawer slides! These handy little components are commonly used to attach and facilitate the movement of drawers in your van, your ute’s canopy, your toolbox, caravan, or trailer. Drawer slides are usually made of metal or plastic and are designed to provide a smooth and controlled sliding motion for the drawer.Drawer slides are essential in providing the smooth and controlled movement of drawers in furniture, making it easy to access and organise the...

A drawer slide, also known as a drawer glide or drawer runner, is a hardware component used to allow a drawer to slide smoothly in and out, usually used in ute canopies and toolboxes. Drawer slides are typically composed of two parts: a stationary track mounted inside the canopy and a sliding track attached to the side of the drawer. The sliding track is typically mounted with ball bearings or rollers that glide along the stationary track, allowing the drawer to move in and out with ease. Drawer...

Ovesco stocks a range of locking and non-locking drawer slides from 15kg up to 227kg made from strong zinc plated aluminium. One of the questions customers ask us most is how to pick a drawer slide for their project. So, let’s take a look at the differences between different types of drawer slides.WEIGHT RATINGSThe weight capacity or ‘rating’ for a drawer slide varies depending on its usage. The profile or end view of a drawer slide changes both in physical size and material thickness as t...

You probably already know that at ovesco we supply a huge range of Drawer Slides and other solutions for slide out applications. But did you know that after years of listening to our customers we have taken their information and created a quick reference list for slides designed to suit a large range of portable fridges/freezers.Luckily, we have come a long way in a short time when it comes to designing pull out application options and ovesco have a great range of lengths, sizes, caged or roller...