SOLO Concealed Runners for wood drawers Perfecting motion
Table of contents Application Chart Drawer Thickness Cabinet type Load Capacity 5/8" 3/4" Frame Panel Dynamic Static Page SOLO 262H 75 lb. 100 lb. 6 SOLO 262. 75 lb. 100 lb. 8 SOLO 262F 75 lb. 100 lb. 10 Blum, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of functional hardware for the and furniture industry specializing in concealed hinges and drawer runner systems. Virtually all of the hardware needed to assemble and make casegoods functional are available within the wide range of lifetime guaranteed Blum products. Blum s manufacturing and distribution complex in Stanley, North Carolina supplies the North American markets through a network of more than 150 dependable distributors. Wholly owned by the Blum family, the company was formed in 1952 by Julius Blum and is headquartered in Hoechst, Austria. General specifications SOLO / TANDEM interchangeability Bottom mount applications Accessories Notes 4 5 12 12 13 Global customer benefits Product development at Blum considers all of the various customers who will come in contact with our products. With this Global Customer Benefits" philosophy we strive to create advantages for all users from the maker to the end consumer. Blum testing criteria Cycle life / Dynamic load capacity test 100,000 open/close cycles with a total weight of 34kg (75 lb.) on a 533mm (21") drawer. kg Side pressure test A force of 15kg (33 lb.) is applied ten times to a fully extended 533mm (21") drawer. kg Blum, Inc. is ISO 9001 certified which means that you are assured of consistent quality in every Blum product. As with all Blum hardware, SOLO concealed drawer runners are backed with a lifetime guarantee. What s more they exceed the requirements of ANSI-BHMA standards for cycle life and static load performance. Contact your local Blum representative for more details. Static load capacity test 45.3kg (100 lb.) applied to a half extended 533mm (21") drawer for 1 minute. kg SOLO drawer runners exceed ANSI/BHMA requirements for a Grade 1 rating. Subject to technical modifications without notice. 2004 2
SOLO: The economical concealed drawer runner Hidden simplicity Because SOLO runners are concealed beneath the drawer, exposed dovetail joinery - a mark of quality drawer construction - is in full, unobstructed view. Whatever design your casework has on the outside, easy-to-install SOLO is the ideal runner to complete the inside. Self-closing action BLUMATIC self-closing action is an important feature for the homeowner. The drawers easily self-close 1-1/4" from the. Capacity and longevity The multi-channeled profiles and self-lubricating synthetic rollers enable SOLO runners to carry substantial loads over a cycle life that exceeds ANSI/BHMA industry standards. * Warranty conditions and ANSI/BHMA independent test results available from your Blum distributor or by contacting Blum at 1-800-438-6788. Panel Frame 3
SOLO general specifications SOLO for frame s The 262(H/F) series profiles have integral front brackets for frame mounting and use rear sockets for rear attachment. They are designed to work with the standardized American face-frame depths of: 24", 21", 18", 15" and 12". The synthetic rear mounting sockets self-align the drawer and are screwed to the back. 262(H/F) series for frame s Drawer profile Rear mounting sockets SOLO for panel s The profiles of the SOLO 262. series have integral front and rear brackets that attach to the side or bottom of a. The mounting holes in these brackets are in a 32mm pattern, front-to-back, to work in system s. Cabinet profile General specifications 262. series for panel s Cabinet and drawer profiles Cream color, epoxy-coated steel, force guided on right, tolerance on left. Self-closing action on all profiles. Positive lift-over stop for drawer removal. Runners attach to the drawer bottom with wood screws. Rollers Synthetic, self-lubricating on tempered steel axles. Drawer profile Rear mount sockets Synthetic, self-aligning side-to-side, height and depth adjustable. Weight capacities* 75 lbs Dynamic for 100,000 open/close cycles 100 lbs Static applied to half extended drawer Cabinet profile * As per ANSI/BHMA 156.9-1994 specifications on a 21" length drawer. Series compatibility Both SOLO series are designed with identical drawer width and height specifications. This makes it possible to mix SOLO runner series in the same with the same drawer size. The prime example is a bottom mounted roll-out tray in a frame. System compatibility SOLO is engineered to be compatible with Blum s TANDEM. This permits an upgrade from SOLO to TANDEM (including TANDEM plus full extension series) without changing drawer specifications.(see page 5) 4
SOLO / TANDEM interchangeable drawer runners Height compatible drawer runner systems The full extension TANDEM plus series runner establishes the standard height used for the concealed runners. The standard extension TANDEM series runner has a stamped positioning tab that raises the mounting holes up to the same height as the TANDEM plus. The standard extension SOLO series runner has a positioning dimple that raises the mounting holes up to the same height as the TANDEM and TANDEM plus. TANDEM plus TANDEM SOLO Positioning tab Positioning dimple Standard mounting position The standard mounting position of the concealed runner series gives each runner an identical mounting position in the and allows for identical drawer box positioning in the opening. The standard mounting position allows for simple interchangeability. TANDEM plus TANDEM SOLO 36.3 (1-7/16") 13.8 (9/16") 36.3 (1-7/16") 13.8 (9/16") 36.3 (1-7/16") 13.8 (9/16") The TANDEM and SOLO series runner systems are based on the standard 3" system, therefore the runner lengths come in 3" increments. 610 (24") 533 (21") 457 (18") 381 (15") 305 (12") 533 (21") 457 (18") 381 (15") 305 (12") 229 (9") Dimensions in millimeters (inch equivalents as noted) 5
SOLO 262H concealed drawer runners Overlay applications Inside Depth Range 598 to 583 (23-1/2" to 22-15/16") Front Frame 610 (24") 295.320.36 Sockets For all runner lengths Profile Length 521 to 506 (20-1/2" to 19-15/16") Mounting Position 10 (3/8") Setback 4 (5/32") 262H5330N 533 (21") drawer 533 (21") 262H4570N 457 (18") drawer Single extension runner system For use in frame s. For 5/8" maximum drawer side thickness. Cream color, epoxy-coated steel profiles. Force guided right side and +/- 1/16" tolerance compensating left side. Self-closing action on all profiles. Positive lift-over stop for drawer removal. 34 kg (75 lb.) Dynamic weight capacity. 45 kg (100 lb.) Static weight capacity. 6 (1/4") 457 (18") 65 (2-9/16") 33 (1-5/16") 15 (9/16") 381 (15") 445 to 430 (17-1/2" to 16-15/16") 369 to 354 (14-1/2" to 13-15/16") 293 to 278 (11-1/2" to 10-15/16") 262H3810N 381 (15") drawer 262H3050N 305 (12") drawer 24.3 (31/32") Detail of front holes 305 (12") 262H2290N 229 (9") drawer Rear mount socket Inset applications Blocking behind frame Setback = Drawer Front Recess + 1 (1/16") Trial recommended Cabinet profile Inside Depth Runner Part No. 262H5330N 262H4570N 262H3810N 262H3050N 262H2290N Cabinet Depth 610 533 457 381 305 (24") (21") (18") (15") (12") Inside Depth Maximum Minimum (23-9/16") 583 (20-9/16") 506 (17-9/16") 430 (14-9/16") 354 (11-9/16") 278 598 521 445 369 293 (22-15/16") (19-15/16") (16-15/16") (13-15/16") (10-15/16") Drawer Length 533 457 381 305 229 (21") (18") (15") (12") ( 9" ) Drawer Thk. 16 (5/8") max. 116 106 96 86 74 Extension Loss (4-9/16") (4-3/16") (3-3/4") (3-3/8") (2-15/16") Cabinet Profile Length 571 494 418 342 266 (22-1/2") (19-1/2") (16-1/2") (13-1/2") (10-1/2") Inset application runners 262H5330N05 610 (24") Variable based on application 533 (21") Variable based 553 (21-3/4") 262H4570N05 533 (21") Trial recommended 457 (18") on application 476 (18-3/4") Installation components 295.320.36 Rear mount socket 606N #6 x 5/8" Flat head screw 612TH #6 x 1/2" Truss head screw 6064N #6 x 3/4" Flat head screw 707N #7 x 5/8" Flat head screw 6 Dimensions in millimeters (inch equivalents as noted)
SOLO 262H specifications Drawer and specifications Drawer shown ready for SOLO drawer profiles Overall Cabinet Inside Depth Socket Range 8 to 23 (5/16" to 7/8") Profile Length Setback 4 (5/32") Mounting Position 10 (3/8") Drawer Length (DL) 24.3 (31/32") Min. Top Clearance* 22.5 (7/8") Max. Drawer Height* = Opening minus 33 (1-5/16") 612TH Mounting Screws (#6 x 1/2" Truss Head) Min. (3) recommended Drawer Gap achieved with door bumpers Bottom Clearance 13.8 (9/16") 295.320.36 Socket Extension Loss Drawer Thk. Bottom Recess Drawer size and position in opening Inside Cabinet Width Rear mount socket position 32 (1-1/4") 16 (5/8") Opening Max. Drawer Height* = Opening minus Outside Drawer Width Min. Top Clearance* 22.5 (7/8") Inside Drawer Width = Inside Cabinet Width minus 42 (1-5/8") Max. Drawer Thickness 16 (5/8") 21 (13/16") Cabinet Profile Screws 707N (#7 x 5/8") or System screws Interior Rollout Trays Second attachment screw recommended 33.8 (1-5/16") 46 (1-13/16") 9.5 (3/8") Face Frame Rail Face Frame Stile (7/8") 22.5 (7/16") 10.5 Bottom Clearance 13.8 (9/16") Bottom Recess IMPORTANT: Because material thickness can vary, inside drawer width must equal inside width minus 42 (1-5/8") for drawer to align and run properly. 24.3 (31/32") 36.3 (1-7/16") Drawer Profile Screws Hardwood drawers 606N (#6 x 5/8") Particleboard drawers trial recommended (4) screws per profile, pilot drilling recommended Calculating outside drawer width For drawer thickness 16 (5/8") Deduct from inside width 10 (3/8") 14 (9/16") 14 (9/16") 13 (1/2") 16 (5/8") * Max. Drawer Height and Min. Top Clearance are based on ability to remove drawer straight and without tilting. Smaller top clearances can be achieved with a shorter drawer or if drawer tilting is acceptable. Trial is recommended. Dimensions in millimeters (inch equivalents as noted) 7
SOLO 262. concealed drawer runners Overlay applications Front Edge Profile Length Setback 4 (5/32") 480 (18-7/8") 610 (24") 578 (22-3/4") Min. Mounting Position 37 (1-7/16") 262.5330N 533 (21") drawer 416 (16-3/8") 533 (21") 262.4570N 457 (18") drawer 501 (19-3/4") Min. Single extension runner system For use in panel s. For 5/8" maximum drawer side thickness. Cream color, epoxy-coated steel profiles. Force guided right side and +/- 1/16" tolerance compensating left side. Self-closing action on all profiles. Positive lift-over stop for drawer removal. 34 kg (75 lb.) Dynamic weight capacity. 45 kg (100 lb.) Static weight capacity. 457 (18") 65 (2-9/16") 33 (1-5/16") 15 (9/16") 6 (1/4") 381 (15") 320 (12-5/8") 425 (16-3/4") Min. 224 (8-13/16") 349 (13-3/4") Min. 262.3810N 381 (15") drawer 262.3050N 305 (12") drawer 24.3 (31/32") Detail of front holes 192 (7-9/16") 305 (12") 262.2290N 229 (9") drawer 273 (10-3/4") Min. Inset applications Setback = Drawer Front Recess + 1 (1/16") Trial recommended Cabinet profile Inside Depth Runner Part No. 262.5330N 262.4570N 262.3810N 262.3050N 262.2290N Cabinet Depth 610 533 457 381 305 Inset application runners Minimum Inside Depth 578 501 425 349 273 Drawer Length 533 457 381 305 229 262.5330N05 610 (24") Variable based on application 533 (21") Variable based 553 (21-3/4") 262.4570N05 533 (21") Trial recommended 457 (18") on application 476 (18-3/4") Installation components (24") (21") (18") (15") (12") (22-3/4") (19-3/4") (16-3/4") (13-3/4") (10-3/4") (21") (18") (15") (12") ( 9" ) Drawer Thk. 16 (5/8") max. Extension Loss 116 106 96 86 74 (4-9/16") (4-3/16") (3-3/4") (3-3/8") (2-15/16") 571 494 418 342 266 Profile Length (22-1/2") (19-1/2") (16-1/2") (13-1/2") (10-1/2") 661.1300.HG 606N Ø5 x 13mm system screw #6 x 5/8" Flat head screw 6064N 707N #6 x 3/4" Flat head screw #7 x 5/8" Flat head screw 8 Dimensions in millimeters (inch equivalents as noted)
SOLO 262. specifications Drawer and specifications Drawer shown ready for SOLO drawer profiles Cabinet Depth Inside Depth Profile Length Setback 4 (5/32") Mounting Position 37 (1-7/16") 24.3 (31/32") Min. Top Clearance* 22.5 (7/8") 33 (1-5/16") Drawer Length (DL) Max. Drawer Height* = Opening minus Drawer Gap achieved with door bumpers Bottom Clearance 13.8 (9/16") Extension Loss Drawer Thk. Bottom Recess Drawer size and position in opening Inside Cabinet Width Outside Drawer Width Min. Top Clearance* 22.5 (7/8") 21 (13/16") Opening Max. Drawer Height* = Opening minus Inside Drawer Width = Inside Cabinet Width minus 42 (1-5/8") Max. Drawer Thickness 16 (5/8") Cabinet Profile Screws 707N (#7 x 5/8") or System screws (4) screws per profile are recommended 22.5 (7/8") 10.5 (7/16") Bottom Clearance 13.8 (9/16") Bottom Recess IMPORTANT: Because material thickness can vary, inside drawer width must equal inside width minus 42 (1-5/8") for drawer to align and run properly. 24.3 (31/32") 36.3 (1-7/16") Drawer Profile Screws Hardwood drawers 606N (#6 x 5/8") Particleboard drawers trial recommended (4) screws per profile, pilot drilling recommended Calculating outside drawer width For drawer thickness 16 (5/8") Deduct from inside width 10 (3/8") 14 (9/16") 14 (9/16") 13 (1/2") 16 (5/8") * Max. Drawer Height and Min. Top Clearance are based on ability to remove drawer straight and without tilting. Smaller top clearances can be achieved with a shorter drawer or if drawer tilting is acceptable. Trial is recommended. Dimensions in millimeters (inch equivalents as noted) 9
SOLO 262F concealed drawer runners Overlay applications Inside Depth Range 598 to 583 (23-1/2" to 22-15/16") Front Frame 610 (24") 295.320.36 Sockets For all runner lengths Profile Length 521 to 506 (20-1/2" to 19-15/16") Mounting Position 10 (3/8") Setback 4 (5/32") 262F5330N 533 (21") drawer Single extension runner system For use in frame s. For 3/4" maximum drawer side thickness. Cream color, epoxy-coated steel profiles. Force guided right side and +/- 1/16" tolerance compensating left side. Self-closing action on all profiles. Positive lift-over stop for drawer removal. 34 kg (75 lb.) Dynamic weight capacity. 45 kg (100 lb.) Static weight capacity. 533 (21") 6 (1/4") 457 (18") 65 (2-9/16") 33 (1-5/16") 15 (9/16") 381 (15") 445 to 430 (17-1/2" to 16-15/16") 369 to 354 (14-1/2" to 13-15/16") 293 to 278 (11-1/2" to 10-15/16") 262F4570N 457 (18") drawer 262F3810N 381 (15") drawer 262F3050N 305 (12") drawer Rear mount socket 24.3 (31/32") Detail of front holes 305 (12") 262F2290N 229 (9") drawer Cabinet profile Runner Part No. 262F5330N 262F4570N 262F3810N 262F3050N 262F2290N Cabinet Depth 610 533 457 381 305 (24") (21") (18") (15") (12") Inside Depth Maximum Minimum (23-9/16") 583 (20-9/16") 506 (17-9/16") 430 (14-9/16") 354 (11-9/16") 278 598 521 445 369 293 (22-15/16") (19-15/16") (16-15/16") (13-15/16") (10-15/16") Drawer Length 533 457 381 305 229 (21") (18") (15") (12") ( 9" ) Drawer Thk. 19 (3/4") max. 113 103 93 83 71 Extension Loss (4-7/16") (4-1/16") (3-11/16") (3-1/4") (2-13/16") Cabinet Profile Length 571 494 418 342 266 (22-1/2") (19-1/2") (16-1/2") (13-1/2") (10-1/2") Installation components 295.320.36 Rear mount socket 606N #6 x 5/8" Flat head screw 612TH #6 x 1/2" Truss head screw 6064N #6 x 3/4" Flat head screw 707N #7 x 5/8" Flat head screw 10 Dimensions in millimeters (inch equivalents as noted)
SOLO 262F specifications Drawer and specifications Drawer shown ready for SOLO drawer profiles Overall Cabinet Inside Depth Socket Range 8 to 23 (5/16" to 7/8") Profile Length Setback 4 (5/32") Mounting Position 10 (3/8") Drawer Length (DL) 24.3 (31/32") Min. Top Clearance* 22.5 (7/8") Max. Drawer Height* = Opening minus 33 (1-5/16") 612TH Mounting Screws (#6 x 1/2" Truss Head) Min. (3) recommended Drawer Gap achieved with door bumpers Bottom Clearance 13.8 (9/16") 295.320.36 Socket Extension Loss Drawer Thk. Bottom Recess Drawer size and position in opening Rear mount socket position Inside Cabinet Width 32 (1-1/4") 19 (3/4") Opening Max. Drawer Height* = Opening minus Outside Drawer Width Min. Top Clearance* 22.5 (7/8") Inside Drawer Width = Inside Cabinet Width minus 49 (1-15/16") Max. Drawer Thickness 19 (3/4") 24.5 (15/16") Cabinet Profile Screws 707N (#7 x 5/8") or System screws Interior Rollout Trays Second attachment screw recommended 33.8 (1-5/16") 46 (1-13/16") 12.5 (1/2") Face Frame Rail Face Frame Stile (7/8") 22.5 (7/16") 10.5 Bottom Clearance 13.8 (9/16") Bottom Recess IMPORTANT: Because material thickness can vary, inside drawer width must equal inside width minus 49 (1-15/16") for drawer to align and run properly. 24.3 (31/32") 36.3 (1-7/16") Drawer Profile Screws Hardwood drawers 606N (#6 x 5/8") Particleboard drawers trial recommended (4) screws per profile, pilot drilling recommended Calculating outside drawer width For drawer thickness 19 (3/4") Deduct from inside width 11 (7/16") 17.5 (11/16") 14 (9/16") 16 (5/8") 17 (21/32") * Max. Drawer Height and Min. Top Clearance are based on ability to remove drawer straight and without tilting. Smaller top clearances can be achieved with a shorter drawer or if drawer tilting is acceptable. Trial is recommended. Dimensions in millimeters (inch equivalents as noted) 11
Bottom mount applications with SOLO Specifications for roll-out trays with 262. runners 262.5330N = 392 (15-3/16") 262.4570N = 328 (12-15/16") 262.3810N = 232 (9-9/16") 262.3050N = 136 (5-9/16") 262.2290N = 104 (4-9/16") 262.5330N05 = 374 (14-3/4") 262.4570N05 = 310 (12-1/4") 69 (2-11/16") 10 (3/8") 17.5 (11/16") Outside Drawer Width + 10 (3/8") for 16 (5/8") drawers 16 (5/8") for 13 (1/2") drawers Outside Drawer Width NOTE: Mount to floor with 612TH #6 x 1/2" truss head screws. Will not work with 3/4" drawers. SOLO accessories SOLO side spacer For spacing out SOLO runners from the side for clearance on interior roll-out trays Can be used with all 262H/F and 262. runner lengths T59.3570 Spacer 661.1150.HG 661.1450.HG 7074N Ø5 x 11.5mm System screw Ø5 x 14.5mm System screw #7 x 3/4" Flat head screw Application 76 (3") 6 32 (1/4") (1-1/4") 9 (3/8") 32 6 (1-1/4") (1/4") 12 (1/2") 12 (1/2") 36 (1-7/16") 18 (11/16") 9 (3/8") Use (2) spacers per runner on 262. series and use (1) spacer per runner on 262(H/F) series. 25 (1") 6 (1/4") Mount runner to with 661.1150.HG 11.5mm system screw Mount spacer to with 661.1450.HG 14.5mm system screw or 7074N #7 x 3/4" Flat head screw 12
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Information is also available on these other Blum products: Blum Concealed hinges: CLIP top, CLIP, MODUL, and COMPACT BLUMOTION soft closing system Machine and assembly aids METABOX drawer system ORGA-LINE organization system POCKET DOOR hardware STANDARD drawer runners SOLO concealed runners TANDEM concealed runners TANDEMBOX drawer system Blum, Inc. 7733 Old Plank Rd. Stanley, NC 28164 toll free 800-438-6788 local 704-827-1345 fax 704-827-0799 internet www.blum.us 2012.04.04 2004 Printed in USA