Adjustable Feet for Furniture

We offer both standard and anti-slip tilt glides. Standard tilt glides provide a durable contact point between the equipment and the floor, while anti-slip versions offer additional grip to help reduce unwanted sliding and movement.

The tilting base allows the glide to maintain better contact with the floor, even when the threaded stem is not positioned perfectly vertically. This makes tilt glides particularly useful for equipment installed on slightly uneven surfaces.

Common applications include office furniture, industrial workstations, display units, storage cabinets, equipment frames, benches and other items that require adjustable height and stable floor contact.

When selecting tilt glides, it is important to consider the total equipment weight, number of supporting points, stem diameter, base diameter, required adjustment range and floor surface. Anti-slip versions may be more suitable for smooth floors or applications where reducing movement is particularly important.

Correctly specified tilt glides can simplify levelling, improve stability and help protect the floor beneath the equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are tilt glides used for?

Tilt glides are used to support, level and stabilise furniture, workstations, cabinets, display units, equipment frames and light machinery.

What sizes are available?

Our tilt glide range is available with base diameters from 40mm to 65mm and threaded stem sizes from M8 to M12.

What is a tilt glide?

A tilt glide is an adjustable foot with a base that can pivot or tilt relative to the threaded stem. This allows the base to sit more evenly on floors that are slightly uneven or sloped.

What is the benefit of the tilting base?

The tilting base helps maintain better contact with the floor. This can improve stability and reduce stress on the mounting point when the floor is not completely level.

What is the difference between a tilt glide and a standard adjustable foot?

A standard adjustable foot usually has a fixed base, while a tilt glide has a pivoting base that can adjust to the angle of the floor.

What is the difference between standard and anti-slip tilt glides?

Standard tilt glides provide adjustable support and floor contact. Anti-slip tilt glides include a base designed to provide additional grip and help reduce unwanted movement.

What does the anti-slip base do?

The anti-slip base increases friction between the glide and the floor. This helps reduce sliding, shifting and movement during normal use.

When should I choose an anti-slip tilt glide?

Anti-slip tilt glides may be a better choice for smooth floor surfaces, frequently used workstations or equipment that needs additional resistance to movement.

Do anti-slip tilt glides stop all movement?

They help reduce unwanted movement, but they do not permanently fix equipment to the floor. A bolt-down solution may be more suitable where equipment must be securely anchored.

Can tilt glides be used on uneven floors?

Yes. The threaded stem allows the height to be adjusted, while the pivoting base helps the glide sit more evenly on slightly uneven or sloping floors.

What is the difference between the 40mm and 65mm bases?

A 65mm base provides a larger contact area and spreads the load across a wider section of the floor. A 40mm base is more compact and may be better suited to smaller equipment or restricted mounting spaces.

Which base diameter should I choose?

The correct base diameter will depend on the equipment weight, available space, floor condition and required stability. A larger base may provide additional support, while a smaller base offers a more compact installation.

What do M8 to M12 stem sizes mean?

The M measurement refers to the nominal diameter of the threaded stem. The selected size must match the threaded insert, nut or mounting point fitted to the equipment.

Which stem size should I choose?

The correct stem size depends on the mounting arrangement, equipment weight and thread size already fitted to the frame or furniture.

How do tilt glides adjust the equipment height?

The threaded stem is turned to raise or lower each supporting point. Each glide can be adjusted independently until the equipment is level and stable.

Can tilt glides help protect the floor?

Yes. The base provides a contact surface between the threaded stem and the floor, helping reduce direct metal-to-floor contact. The level of protection will depend on the base material, equipment weight and floor surface.

Can tilt glides reduce vibration?

Tilt glides may help reduce minor movement and provide more even floor contact. Applications involving significant vibration may require a dedicated anti-vibration foot.

How do I calculate the required load capacity?

Calculate the total weight of the equipment and anything it will carry. Divide this by the number of tilt glides being used, then include a suitable safety margin for uneven weight distribution and operational forces.

Selection should be based on the glide that may carry the highest individual load.

Do anti-slip bases need to be kept clean?

Yes. Dust, oil, water and other contaminants can reduce grip. The base and surrounding floor should be cleaned regularly to maintain anti-slip performance.

How should tilt glides be installed?

The threaded stems should be securely fitted into the correct mounting points and adjusted until the equipment is level. Each base should remain in full contact with the floor.

Once the correct position has been reached, any locking nuts should be tightened to help prevent unwanted adjustment.

How often should tilt glides be inspected?

Tilt glides should be checked as part of the equipment’s normal maintenance schedule. Inspections should look for loose fittings, damaged threads, worn bases and changes in stability or level.

How can Coldene help?

Our experienced team can help you select the most suitable standard or anti-slip tilt glides from our range of 40mm to 65mm bases and M8 to M12 threaded stems. We can advise on equipment weight, thread size, base diameter, adjustment requirements and floor conditions.