Choosing a Blum drawer system starts with the cabinet, the drawer load and the opening action you want. A slim-sided box system and a concealed runner for a wooden drawer solve different jobs. Check the exact article number, nominal length, load rating and required fittings before combining parts.

Start with the drawer type

For a wooden drawer box, compare concealed runners in the Blum MOVENTO range and Blum TANDEM range. For a metal-sided drawer build, look at LEGRABOX components, MERIVOBOX components or the METABOX range. These are different systems: sides, runners, backs and front fixings must be selected for the same planned configuration, rather than mixed on appearance alone.

Load it right: capacity and length

Estimate the weight of the finished drawer and what it will hold, then check the rating of the exact runner listing. Pots and jars call for a different load allowance from linen. Choose the nominal runner length to suit the cabinet depth, and check fitting clearances and extension type. A higher rating is not a substitute for compatible dimensions or fittings.

Measure the space before ordering

Measure the internal cabinet width, depth and available height. Allow for nearby doors, hinges and adjacent drawers, and check the technical details on each component listing. With metal-sided systems, match the drawer-side height and length designation to the backs, front fittings and runners in your chosen system.

Choose the opening and closing action

Soft close, mechanical push-to-open and combined push-to-open with soft close are not the same specification. MOVENTO is sold in different motion configurations, while TIP-ON BLUMOTION uses separately selected components with specified runners. Check the named technology and compatibility on the individual listing rather than assuming an opening unit fits every runner. The MOVENTO BLUMOTION runners and TIP-ON BLUMOTION components guides explain the available choices.

Finish and installation details

Choose a finish that suits your project, then confirm that all visible drawer sides and fittings match. Before cutting or fitting, check Blum's instructions for the exact article numbers, including cabinet dimensions, mounting positions and separately supplied parts. When retrofitting a cabinet, measure the existing space rather than assuming a new system will drop into old fixings.

Shop this guide

• Blum MOVENTO drawer runners and accessories for concealed wooden-drawer builds.
• Blum TANDEM concealed drawer runners for compatible wooden drawers.
• Blum LEGRABOX components for slim-sided metal drawer builds.
• Blum MERIVOBOX components for a separately specified metal-sided system.
• Blum METABOX runners and accessories for METABOX drawer builds.
• Blum TIP-ON BLUMOTION opening components for compatible configurations.

Compare the exact product contents and article numbers before ordering each part. Hart Wholesale's collection guides help narrow the choices; the individual product listing and fitting instructions determine what goes into your drawer.