The difference between metal glides and plastic ones

On some pieces of lightweight furniture, plastic glides are normally suitable for long term use, but there are times when metal glides will be much more appropriate and cost-effective. In a busy factory, tables and machines might need to have some movability without being too easy to displace. Wheels can give too much mobility and sometimes are not strong enough to take the weight, so more rugged glides are used instead. These cope with the weight without buckling, requiring less replacements and investment over time.

When to use metal glides

Metal glides are a little more expensive to purchase but are well worth the expense. They are often better crafted with harder-wearing parts and work better on certain floors. When a temporary option is all that is required, it might not be necessary to use metal parts, but for all other permanent glide applications there is a good reason to use metal pieces instead.