Why do flat-file drawers bind and how do you fix it?

The most common causes are overloading beyond the drawer's weight rating, cabinet misalignment on an uneven floor, or debris accumulating on the drawer slides. Start by emptying the drawer and testing it unloaded; if it moves freely empty, the issue is overloading. Level the cabinet with adjustable leveling glides and clean the ball-bearing suspension slides with silicone spray — avoid petroleum-based lubricants, which attract dust and make the problem worse over time. FindOfficeFurniture.com's commercial flat-file cabinets use precision ball-bearing slides — call 888-719-4960.