Hello everyone,
I am currently looking into the stability of the IKEA Pax drawers, especially under load. I am particularly interested in how much weight the drawers can handle when filled with heavy items such as clothing, tools, or books. How durable are the drawer slides and the materials used? Are there any weak points to watch out for, for example concerning the drawer runners or the load capacity of individual drawer levels?
I would like to estimate the maximum load capacity without the drawers warping, jamming, or getting damaged. Does anyone have practical experience beyond the manufacturer’s specifications? I look forward to detailed feedback, ideally including long-term use under load. Thanks in advance!
I am currently looking into the stability of the IKEA Pax drawers, especially under load. I am particularly interested in how much weight the drawers can handle when filled with heavy items such as clothing, tools, or books. How durable are the drawer slides and the materials used? Are there any weak points to watch out for, for example concerning the drawer runners or the load capacity of individual drawer levels?
I would like to estimate the maximum load capacity without the drawers warping, jamming, or getting damaged. Does anyone have practical experience beyond the manufacturer’s specifications? I look forward to detailed feedback, ideally including long-term use under load. Thanks in advance!
chenValeri schrieb:
But I make sure not to put any really heavy items inside.This shows that practical experience is crucial. If heavier loads are expected, you should either adjust the system or choose a different type of cabinet.
Regarding reinforcement: One option is metal brackets or additional horizontal crossbars to reduce deformation. However, the narrow frame profile of the drawers sets limits.
Gregorylis schrieb:
Would appreciate input beyond the official product information.This is exactly where user experiences can help, as I am not familiar with stress tests involving extreme continuous loads. I would also be interested to know how often the rollers need to be replaced under heavy loads.
I really appreciate how thoroughly we are discussing these technical details here!
This brings me back to my uncertainty: I have been using Pax for a long time, but not for such heavy items. I still wonder if frequent use of the drawers and sometimes heavy loads might lead to minor issues.
Has anyone documented long-term load-bearing performance without modifications? Or do you know common weak points that appear with normal use?
Maybe this will help users who are considering whether Pax is the right choice for them.
Danial schrieb:
If heavier loads are expected, you should either modify the system or choose a different cabinet type.
This brings me back to my uncertainty: I have been using Pax for a long time, but not for such heavy items. I still wonder if frequent use of the drawers and sometimes heavy loads might lead to minor issues.
Has anyone documented long-term load-bearing performance without modifications? Or do you know common weak points that appear with normal use?
Maybe this will help users who are considering whether Pax is the right choice for them.
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