Roll-out cabinet and its possible models, as well as selection rules

The versatility of furniture is just as important as its reliability, safety, appearance and ergonomics. The ability to move this or that item indoors without much effort is a big bonus when it comes to optimizing work and living spaces. An element such as a roll-out cabinet is an important part of the furniture filling of a room with an equipped workplace, which performs various functions and lends itself to easy transportation.

Advantages and disadvantages

The drawer unit with drawers is designed to optimize the working space through its rational use. Its compact design fits perfectly into any interior, you just have to choose the right product design. We will tell you what this element of furniture has positive aspects:

compactness - the first and one of the most important advantages of the drawer. It was created as such in order not to attract attention and to be maximally involved in the work processes of its users. This product perfectly hides in a niche in a table or other furniture, and performs the simple functions of ordinary drawers;
mobility is the second no less important plus, allowing you to manipulate the location of the cabinet as you wish. Instead of using it as part of a desk or an element integrated into a furniture wall, it is often installed as a separate cabinet.
the presence of boxes allows you to use the internal space as efficiently as possible. Basically, playing the role of a nightstand for a table, such an element has dimensions suitable at least for A4 documents. This allows you to place any documentation, stationery and other necessary things inside the cabinet. A drawer with 4 drawers is very common;
the presence of the upper surface adds functionality to this product. On such a platform, you can put anything from your favorite photos to office equipment;
a drawer with a lock will safely save important documents and things.

It is worth noting some of the drawbacks of the drawer:

a desk and a stand alone are more expensive than a desk with drawers. This is primarily due to the high consumption of materials. In case of ordering a table for an already brought table, it is better to use the services of a master who will make accurate measurements;
roller bearings are less durable than ordinary legs, so you should be careful when installing expensive equipment on the surface of the cabinet. Not quite pleasant will be the case if the bedside table sags under the weight of the water cooler;
constant transportation requires careful handling of the cabinet. Otherwise, both she and the furniture to which she is attached are quickly damaged and lose their external qualities.

Materials of manufacture

An important issue in choosing furniture is the material from which it is made. It must meet a number of criteria to satisfy the needs of the designer. These measures relate to its safety, its durability, price and external data. Consider the basic materials that are used to design the drawer cabinets:

solid wood is a high-quality and environmentally friendly material that is valued for its noble appearance. Wood is rarely used in the manufacture of roll-out cabinets, since this type of furniture is mainly used in offices, the cost of filling it plays an important role in arranging it. Wood is a rather expensive product relative to other materials, therefore it is more suitable for making furniture in a personal office or for a personal workplace;
Particleboard and MDF boards are the most common and inexpensive material used to create most furniture elements. It is used very often for the manufacture of shelves because of its low cost and low weight. The coating of MDF boards is often performed in the form of a wooden surface, and serves as an affordable replacement for wood. Particleboard sheets are used as the rear wall of the cabinet;
MDF is coated with plastic and accessories are made from it, as well as elements of working mechanisms. MDF plastic coating guarantees the safety of the second for a long time, and gives it a more presentable appearance, for example, the structure of a wooden surface;
metal parts are indispensable parts of the product, without which this furniture cannot function normally. The metal is primarily used to create fasteners that hold the structure, as well as working mechanisms and accessories, such as hinges, rails for traveling boxes, handles, shelf holders, closers. The drawer with lock is equipped with a steel closing mechanism;
PVC film also covers MDF panels to extend their service life.

It does not matter what material is used in the construction of the roll-out cabinet, the main thing is its compliance with safety standards.

Wooden

Plastic

Chipboard

MDF

Accommodation options

The furniture is designed to optimize space. The correct location in the room will create a cozy atmosphere. If we are talking about the working area, then its rationalization by the correct arrangement of the filling elements will help increase the efficiency of any employee. In addition to meeting the needs of employees, during planning it is worth thinking about clients who will go into the office. Here are some examples of the placement of drawer units in the interior:

under the table - this is the place for the roll-out cabinet is most often determined, since it turns out to be more useful here. At the table, most of the working day of the office employee takes place, so documents and accessories stored in the cabinet should always be at hand. Typically, these cabinets have four drawers. Pulling out the cabinet completely, you can install a printer, an MFP on the surface, or simply put a cup of tea so as not to pour things on the table. The mobility of the cabinet allows you to experiment with the side of its location under the table, if the design of the second allows large objects to move freely underneath;
the roll-out cabinets under the wall fulfill the role of not only the design with drawers, but are suitable for the role of a table, for example, for flowers. A product equipped with shelves instead of drawers is closed by a door. It can store dishes, snacks, and on top is a dish with cookies;
a variant of the arrangement of the curbstone in the equipped niche of the office furniture wall is possible. The usage pattern is the same as in any other case: installed in a closet, the cabinet serves as a repository of everything you need, and when pulled out, it still serves as a table;
near the couch for customers, the cabinet is perfect as a table, while at the same time keeping the things necessary for employees, or magazines for guests, which can be read while waiting.

The nuances of choice

The issue of furniture selection requires a careful approach, especially if it will be used daily and often. There are a number of basic recommendations, adhering to which you can safely count on a quality acquisition:

the quality of the material should be high. The most expensive and desired material is wood. It is environmentally friendly and pleasant both externally and to the touch. Cheaper, but from this no less safe is MDF. This is the most common replacement for solid wood, used universally. By the way, MDF is appreciated by assembly masters for its ease of processing. MDF should be glued, covered with veneer or PVC film;
assembly of the structure should not be in doubt. This means that the details of the pedestals are fixed quite rigidly and do not move independently of each other. All seams of the panels must be smooth and not create unwanted gaps. Drilling places for MDF panels are treated with glue.
the quality of the assembly of this element of the furniture set also depends on the fittings. Metal parts are selected from steel or aluminum. The second is more expensive, but lighter and more durable. Smelting of metal pens, hooks, and other high-quality parts is carried out without secondary formations on products in the form of burrs or unpolished surfaces;
high-quality movable mechanisms work quietly, without creating unnecessary sounds such as creaking or grinding. The smooth operation of the sliding shelves indicates their convenient further operation. It is very important to notice intermittent movements immediately, because interference in the way of the rollers will quickly disable them;
the movement of the cabinet on rollers should also be light and smooth;
you need to make sure that the drawer with the lock closes quite securely, and comes with several keys;
installing the cabinet under the table, you need to accurately measure all the data of the second.

Regardless of whether the furniture meets the above criteria, you can always request documents from the supplier of the product that confirm the quality of the product. Before purchasing a cabinet, you should ask about the availability of spare parts for it in case of unexpected breakdowns.