MODEL 3641 Interlock Slide
mODEL 3642 Companion Slide
Applications: For lateral files and heavy-duty multi-drawer cabinets
where an interlock/anti-tilt system is required. For drawer heights
greater than 3.5 inches. This product is covered by U.S.
(5,757,109, 6,296,332) and various foreign patents issued
and/or pending.
Rod-Based Interlock System
180 lb.** [82 kg.] Capacity
Closed Position
MODEL 3641
.065±.005
[1.7±0.1]
Gap (2x)
4.05
[102.9]
.89
[22.6]
.065±.005
[1.7±0.1]
Gap (2x)
Inches
[mm]
.75
[19.1]
A
.375 x .500
[9.5 x 12.7]
Cut-Out
MODEL 3642
.50 DIA.
[12.7]
.375
[9.5]
4.00
[101.6]
.375 x .500
[9.5 x 12.7]
Cut-Out
B
right electro-zinc (C) or black zinc (CB)
B
plating available
Lengths
ven lengths 14"–28", plus 17"
E
[353 mm–709 mm, plus 429 mm]
Travel
See Chart
Height
.09" [53.1 mm] (slide only); 3.50" ± .010
2
[88.9 mm ± 0.25] minimum spacing between
slide center lines
Load
180 lbs. [82 kgs.] per pair **
Side Space
Hardware
Also
.89" (+ .030 / - .000) [22.6 mm (+ .76 / -0.00)]
C'Sunk Slot
for #10 x 82°
Flat Head
.286 x .380
Screw
[7.3 x 9.7]
(2x)
.270
[6.9]
DIA.
.45
[11.4]
G
1.38
[35.1]
C'Sunk Hole for
6mm Dia. x 10mm
Long Euro-Screw
C'Sunk Hole for
#10 x 82° Flat
Head Screw
.50
[12.7]
TYP.
H
Slide Length
Slide Length
* Access provided to these
holes in the closed position.
4.05
[102.9]
A
.75
[19.0]
REF.
Finish
Mounting
2.52
[64.0]
B
.180 x .210
[4.6 x 5.3]
.89
[22.6]
*
.375
[9.5]
4.00
[101.6]
2.09
[53.1]
.250 DIA.
[6.4] (2x)
.50 DIA.
[12.7]
.180 x .210
[4.6 x 5.3]
1.50-2.00
[38.1-50.8]
REF.
.820
[20.8]
(2x)
Slide Travel ± .13 [3.3]
2.09
[53.1]
.75
[19.1]
.90
[22.9]
REF.
G
2.52
[64.0]
1.38
[35.1]
.250 DIA.
[6.4] (2x)
*
H
.270 DIA.
[6.9]
.286 x .380
[7.3 x 9.7]
TYP.
C'Sunk Slot for #10 x 82° Flat Head Screw
.45
[11.4]
.50
[12.7]
TYP.
C'Sunk Hole for #10 x
82° Flat Head Screw
C'Sunk Hole for 6mm Dia. x
10 mm Long Euro Screw
Part
Number
Slide
Length
Slide
Travel
Pocket
A
Pocket
B
Hole
G
Hole
H
3641-14
3642-14
13.90
[353]
14.00
[356]
1.80
[45.7]
8.50
[215.9]
8.82
[224.0]
-
3641-16
3642-16
15.90
[404]
17.00
[432]
1.80
[45.7]
10.50
[266.7]
8.82
[224.0]
12.60
[320.0]
3641-17
3642-17
16.90
[429]
18.00
[457]
1.80
[45.7]
10.50
[266.7]
8.82
[224.0]
12.60
[320.0]
3641-18
3642-18
17.90
[455]
19.00
[483]
1.80
[45.7]
10.50
[266.7]
8.82
[224.0]
13.86
[352.0]
abinet: Traditional (#10 flat head screws) or C
32 mm system (Euro) screws
Drawer: Adapter bracket (#8 screws)
3641-20
3642-20
19.90
[505]
21.00
[533]
2.80
[71.1]
10.50
[266.7]
8.82
[224.0]
16.38
[416.0]
3641-22
3642-22
21.90
[556]
23.00
[584]
2.80
[71.1]
12.50
[317.5]
12.60
[320.0]
16.38
[416.0]
10 x 82° flat head or 6 mm DIA. x 10 mm long
#
Euro screw
3641-24
3642-24
23.90
[607]
25.00
[635]
2.80
[71.1]
12.50
[317.5]
12.60
[320.0]
18.90
[480.0]
isconnect using drawer adapter bracket.
D
Sequencing latch, silenced open and close, detent closed
3641-26
3642-26
25.90
[658]
27.00
[686]
2.80
[71.1]
15.50
[393.7]
12.60
[320.0]
21.42
[544.0]
3641-28
3642-28
27.90
[709]
29.00
[737]
2.80
[71.1]
15.50
[393.7]
12.60
[320.0]
23.94
[608.0]
** Load rating based on an 18" slide
on a 42" wide drawer cycled 75,000 times.
2
Installation Instructions
Cabinet Mounting Instructions
Traditional Mounting
Install cabinet members using #10 x 82° flat head screws. Refer to Figure
1 for cabinet hole locations. Be sure slides are parallel. Front of slide
is set flush with cabinet front for overlay drawer fronts. Install screws in
second hole (horizontal slot) and rear most horizontal slot.
OTE: N
Due to the heavy load capability and limitations of screw
retention in wood products, Accuride recommends the use of two #10 screws, 3/4" long, at the front of the cabinet member and at least one at the rear.
Traditional Mounting
Figure 1
Front
See
1.88*
Pilot hole
for #10
screw (TYP.)
Page
2.52
Increase by 1/2" (12.7 mm) when using Timberline #AC610
actuator–plus–thickness of drawer front on inset
applications.
Access provided
in closed position
*For inset drawers
#10 x 82° flat
add front thickness
head screw (TYP.)
-OR-
Figure 2
32 mm Mounting
32 mm System
Other members
omitted for clarity
Install cabinet members using 6 mm x 10 mm Euro screws. Refer to
Figure 2 for cabinet hole locations. Be sure slides are parallel.
CAUTION: USE ONLY FLAT HEAD SCREWS FOR MOUNTING CABINET MEMBER!
age
ront P
5 mm pilot
holes
See F
37.0
64.0
Connecting Rod Recommendations
Connecting rod length is determined by the center line measurement
between adjacent slide cabinet members. See L in Figure 3. From that
dimension subtract 2". That becomes the rod length. Rod length should
be held to ± .020. Steel or aluminum is the recommended rod material.
Rod diameter is 1/4" (.250"). See Figure 4.
Access provided
in closed position
6 mm x 10 mm
Euro screw (TYP.)
Connecting Rods for Bulk and Distributor Orders
For bulk orders, customers can supply their own connecting rods or
purchase aluminum connecting rods directly from Accuride. See ordering
instructions on back page.
Figure 3
For Distributor X-Pack orders, Accuride supplies two 12" aluminum
connecting rods. The rods can be cut to length as required. Maintaining
± .020 tolerance is critical to achieve optimum performance.
Installation of Connecting Rods
Insert the rod into the upper follower rod pocket of the lower slide. Rotate
the rod toward the lower follower rod pocket of the upper slide. Once
located, snap the rod into position. See Figure 3. Repeat for all slides
mounted into the cabinet.
L
Figure 4
.250" Diameter
Rod Length ± .020
L - 2.00" = Rod Length
Installation Instructions
3
Drawer Mounting Instructions
Figure 5
Drawer Sizes
The bracket system will accommodate drawer heights 3.50"
(89 mm) or greater and widths to 42".
Wood Drawer
Refer to Figure 5 for front and rear mounting bracket hole
locations and install screws through vertical slots. Drawer
mounting holes should be placed on a line 1.38" above slide
center line, with the first hole located .31" plus Pocket "A"
dimension (see chart on front page) behind drawer front. Extend
the slides fully forward. Mount drawer slide by lowering the rear
bracket tabs through the rear slide pocket (see Figure 6). Lower
drawer until front bracket tabs snap into front pockets.
♦ Becomes A + .31" [7.9 mm] when using Timberline #AC610
actuator.
14"
16"–20"
22"–24"
26"–28"
J
-
8.50"
-
10.50"
7.00"
12.50"
8.50"
15.50"
2.00 [50.8]
TYP.
1.00 [25.4]
TYP. .31
[7.9]
1.00
REF.
[25.4]
1.50
[38.1]
.171 x .297
[4.3 x 7.5] (2x)
.177 DIA.
[4.5] (4x)
.180 DIA.
[4.6] (2x)
.180 x .406
[4.6 x 10.3]
(2x)
2.15
[54.6]
.19
[4.8]
.72
[18.3]
K
.19
[4.8]
.78 [19.8]
REF.
H
Figure 6
Drawer
Adapter
Bracket
r Fron
t
♦ A + .31" [7.9]
Drawe
NOTE: To remove, lift drawer up and outward. Drawer can be
permanently fixed to the cabinet using a screw through the front pocket hole, or bending the locking tab.
Drawer Adapter Brackets
Part Number
H
5430-1216-CL
10.00"
5430-1216-CR
5430-1720-CL
12.00"
5430-1720-CR
5430-2124-CL
14.00"
5430-2124-CR
5430-2528-CL
17.00"
5430-2528-CR
J
1.00
[25.4]
TYP.
.39
[9.9]
Close drawer fully to locate horizontal slide position in cabinet.
Open drawer to adjust and install remaining screws. Secure
brackets after adjusting the drawer vertically and horizontally.
Slide Length
Drawer Member Adapter Bracket
1.38" [3
5.1]
Slide Ce
nterline
K
Figure 7
Slide
Metal Drawer
.065"
Drawer Cut-Out Recommendations
Cut-out recommendations are based on 16 gauge material
thickness. See Figure 7. For B dimension, see table on front.
If a thinner material is used, adjustments to the cut-outs must
be made to ensure a proper fit. Refer to the table below for the
required modifications if 16–22 gauge material is used.
4.00"
Material
Thickness
D
E
16
.060
[1.52]
.855
[21.7]
.815
[20.7]
18
.048
[1.22]
.865
[22.0]
.825
[21.0]
20
.036
[.91]
.885
[22.5]
.845
[21.4]
22
.030
[.76]
.905
[23.0]
.865
[22.0]
Mounting Slide to Drawer
Using recommended placement of drawer bayonets (see Figure
8), extend both right and left hand slide drawer members.
See Figure 9.
Position rear drawer tabs into both rear slide pockets. Guide front
tabs into front pockets and push firmly into place making sure
drawer lug snaps into cut-out on slide drawer member.
See Figure 9.
For optimum slide performance, it is recommended that the slide
centerline be located at the center line of the drawer side, or
slightly toward the plane of the drawer pull.
[1.7]
B
]
[101.6
Figure 8
D
Material
Gauge
rline
Cente
.90
[22.9]
1.25
[31.8]
.38
[9.7]
.06 x 45°
[1.5 x 45°] .16
[4.1]
(4x)
Figure 9
* Overlay applications: .13" [3.3]
* Inset applications: .13" [3.3]
-- plus -- drawer front thickness
* Add 1/2" (12.7) to each when
using Timberline AC610
.20
[5.1]
.32
[8.1]
CL
.45
[11.4]
E
Specifications Guidelines
Ordering Instructions
Side Space
Interlock and Companion Slides
Slides are unhanded and ordered as each. Complete
your slide order for Accuride model 3641 interlock slide
and model 3642 non-locking companion slide by
specifying as follows:
100 Each C 3641 -16
100 Each C 3642 -16
Total Slides Required
Slide Finish*
Model 3641 Interlock Slide
Model 3642 Non-Locking Companion Slide
Slide Length
* "C" for bright zinc, "CB" for black zinc
The basic slide assembly functions best in the following operating space:
Metal applications:
Wood applications:
.75" + .030 / - .000 [3/4" + 1/32" / - 0]
.89" + .030 / - .000 [7/8" + 1/32" / - 0]
Interlock Strength
The interlock system is designed to resist 200 pound pull on a blocked
drawer (force applied to unopened drawer with one drawer already open).
Rods of sufficient stiffness must be used to ensure this capability.
Self-Closing
It is common practice on file cabinets to mount the slides with a slight
backslope to compensate for cabinet tilting. Limit this angle to 1° for best
interlock rod action.
Spring Load
Some gang lock interface devices may apply a download on the rod stack.
Also, some systems may use a spring-load on the rod stack to achieve
a self-closing action for the last 1/2" of closure travel. Optimum cycle life
requires this spring load be limited to 5 lbs.
Cabinet Security Locks
The interlock system can be used to lock all drawers in the cabinet. An
interface device can be applied above the rod stack to simulate the action
of an open drawer on existing cabinet designs. A simple cam mechanism
can be designed to block the rod stack, driven by the current key lock. A
device directly actuated by a lock cylinder cam is available from Accuride
(order kit #4180-0345-XE), or directly from Timberline* (#AC610).
Similarly, an actuator driven by a flexible shaft from a center mounted key
lock is also available from Timberline by ordering part number #AC600.
Gang Locking System
For optional gang locking system, order kit P/N 4180-0345-XE.
For lock on left or right hand side, order 1 kit per unit.
For lock on both sides, order 2 kits per unit.
Kit 4180-0345-XE contains:
1 Each 2999-9436-YE (Timberline #AC610)
1 Each Installation Sheet
Accuride P/N 4180-0345-XE
(Timberline P/N AC610)
Length of 1/4"
diameter steel
or aluminum
1.61
[40.9]
2.87
[72.9]
Rod = X - 1/8" [3.2] ± .020
1.61
[40.9]
With bracket
for direct actuation
by eccentric lock
Centerline of top slide
X
Dimensions and features are
controlled by Timberline. Subject to
change at Timberline's discretion.
Timberline Supply, Ltd.
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(800) 562-5227
Timberline
P/N AC600
4
Adapter Brackets
The adapter brackets are handed. Order one left hand
(CL) and one right hand (CR) bracket per pair of slides.
For part numbers, refer to the chart on page 3. Complete
your order for the adapter brackets by specifying as
follows:
100 each 5430-1720 -B L
100 Each 5430-1720 -C R
Total Brackets Required
Bracket Part Number
Bracket Finish*
Bracket Hand**
* "C" for bright electro-zinc, "B" for black zinc
** "L" for left hand, "R" for right hand
Connecting Rods
Aluminium connecting rods are available in bulk and
ordered separately. When using the gang locking system,
order 1 rod for each drawer (5 drawers = 5 rods). For
interlock function only, order 1 rod for each drawer minus
1 (5 drawers minus 1 = 4 rods). Complete your rod order
by specifying as follows:
400 Each 2999-9435-YE
Total Rods Required
Rod Part Number
Packaging Instructions
Bulk Pack: Model 3641 Lengths 14"–22" 10 ea/box
Lengths 24"–28" 5 ea/box
Model 3642 All Lengths
10 ea/box
Adapter brackets and connecting rods ordered separately.
(X) Pack: All lengths
2 pr/box
Each box contains:
2.87
[72.9]
Flexible steel
shaft from
center mounted
lock cylinder
2 Each Interlock Slides (C3641-XX)
2 Each Non-Locking Companion Slides (C3642-XX)
2 Pair Adapter Brackets (5430-XXXX-CL/CR)
2 Each 12" Connecting Rods (2999-9435-YE)
1 Each Mounting Screws
1 Each Installation Sheet
Centerline of top slide
X
Specifications
Slide members and ball retainers: Cold rolled steel
Ball bearings: Acetal polymer and carburized steel
RoHs Compliant
Note: Specifications, materials, prices, terms, and delivery are subject to change without notice.
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