Round tube sled base glides with a round base and pad slot for Ø 20 mm runners. The Ø 28 mm round base is larger than the Ø 20 mm tube to accommodate the Ø 20 mm pad slot that accepts a PA6 floor protection pad. The only sled base glide available in three colors (black, grey, white). One screw mount.
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📦 Sold in packs of 4 — quantity adjustable at checkout
Sled base glides with pad slot provide PA6 floor protection on cantilever and U-frame furniture. This round base version is designed specifically for Ø 20 mm round tube runners. The Ø 28 mm round base is intentionally larger than the tube to accommodate the Ø 20 mm pad slot that holds a PA6 floor protection pad. On scratch-sensitive floors like hardwood, engineered wood, and luxury vinyl, the PA6 pad prevents the micro-scratching that plain PA glides can cause under sustained load and repeated sliding. The only sled base glides available in three colors: black, grey, and white.
PA (polyamide) saddle glide for Ø 20 mm round tube sled runners with a Ø 28 mm round base and Ø 20 mm pad slot. Sled base glides round base pad slot combine PA6 floor protection with a compact, single-screw design and three color options for matching any sled frame finish. One screw mount. Sold individually.
Three color options share identical dimensions, material, pad slot, and mounting. This is the only sled base glide in the range offered in white.
PA body. Saddle Ø 20, base Ø 28 mm. Pad slot Ø 20 mm. 4.4 g. For black and dark-finished sled frames.
PA body. Saddle Ø 20, base Ø 28 mm. Pad slot Ø 20 mm. 4.4 g. For grey, silver, and chrome sled frames.
PA body. Saddle Ø 20, base Ø 28 mm. Pad slot Ø 20 mm. 4.4 g. For white, cream, and light-finished sled frames. Healthcare and clean room applications.
For Ø 20 with pad slot and two-screw mount: rectangular base pad slot. For Ø 28 with pad slot: square base pad slot. For Ø 20 without pad slot: rectangular base (plain PA). For custom colors, contact Business Solutions.
Most sled base glides have a base that matches the tube diameter: a Ø 20 tube gets a 20 mm wide base. This round base pad slot version breaks that pattern. The Ø 28 mm base is 8 mm wider than the Ø 20 mm tube it serves. This is necessary because the Ø 20 mm pad slot sits inside the base, and the base needs additional wall material around the slot to maintain structural integrity.
The result is a round base that extends 4 mm beyond the tube on each side. This overhang is minimal and barely visible from standing height. The round shape keeps the overhang symmetrical in all directions, which looks cleaner than a rectangular or square base would at the same overhang dimension. On light-colored hardwood floors, the round shadow cast by the circular base under the glide is less noticeable than a rectangular shadow of the same area. Sled base glides with a round base that prioritizes pad slot accommodation and visual cleanliness over exact tube-matching proportions.
The Ø 20 mm pad slot is a circular recess in the base bottom that accepts a round PA6 pad. The pad press-fits into the slot and provides the primary floor contact surface. PA6 has lower friction and higher wear resistance than the PA body, preventing micro-scratching on finished hardwood, engineered wood, luxury vinyl, and sealed stone.
The same PA6 compound and pad slot concept used in square base pad slot (Ø 28), rectangular base pad slot, self-adhesive furniture glides, and furniture pads across the catalog. When the pad wears thin, press-fit a new one without replacing the glide body. Sled glides with PA6 pad that provide renewable floor protection through simple pad replacement.
Measure the outside diameter of the horizontal runner tube with calipers or a tape measure. If it reads approximately 20 mm (about 3/4 inch), this is the correct glide. The saddle is shaped for Ø 20 mm tubing and will not fit securely on larger or smaller tubes.
If the tube is Ø 25 mm, use square base glides. If Ø 28 mm, use square base pad slot. If Ø 30 mm, use rectangular base pad slot (two-hole). If Ø 10 mm, use clip-on sled base glides. If the tube is oval or rectangular, see oval tube end glides or rectangular tube end glides for the runner ends.
Sled base glides with pad slot provide the most floor protection value on smooth, finished hard floors where micro-scratching from plain PA is a concern. On rougher or more durable floor surfaces, the PA6 pad still works but the protection advantage over plain PA is less significant.
The PA6 pad (sold separately) is used on smooth, hard floors only. Not suitable for carpet or rough hard floors. Without the pad, the bare polyamide saddle works on all hard floors, carpet, carpet tile, and area rugs.
Count the existing glide positions on each runner. Most sled base chairs use 2 to 4 glides per runner (4 to 8 per chair). Each position needs one glide and one PA6 pad. Sled base glides are sold individually. Order the exact count for your chairs plus a 10% spare stock for pad replacements.
On chairs that never had sled base glides (bare metal runners), space the glides evenly along each runner at intervals of 100 to 150 mm, with one glide near each end of the floor-contact section. The goal is even weight distribution across all glide points so no single position bears a disproportionate share of the load.
The PA6 pad wears from floor contact during sliding. The wear rate depends on floor surface roughness, frequency of chair movement, and occupant weight. On heavily used conference chairs, pads may need replacement every 12 to 18 months. On lightly used residential chairs, pads may last several years before visible wear requires replacement.
When the pad wears thin, press-fit a new one into the slot. The PA glide body and saddle do not need replacement when only the pad is worn. Check all pads on a chair at the same time and replace any that show significant wear for even floor contact across both runners. The glide body typically outlasts multiple pad replacement cycles.
For furniture manufacturers and facility managers, sled base glides round base pad slot are specified for Ø 20 mm sled furniture on scratch-sensitive floors. The three color options cover black, grey, and white frame finishes without custom orders. On healthcare projects where white furniture is standard, the white option eliminates the need for custom-color glides.
On projects with mixed frame colors (black tables, white chairs in the same room), order the matching color for each furniture piece. All three colors share the same dimensions and pad slot, so the floor protection is identical regardless of color. For production quantities, visit Business Solutions.
Most sled base glides come in black and grey only. This round base pad slot version adds white, making it the only sled base glide in the range with three color options. The white option serves specific environments where dark-colored glides would be visually inappropriate or would break the clean aesthetic of white furniture.
The standard choice for dark sled frames. Black matches black, charcoal, and dark grey powder-coated or painted steel tubes. Most commercial sled furniture uses dark frame finishes, making black the most common color selection. On dark floors, the black base is nearly invisible.
For silver, grey, brushed steel, and chrome sled frames. Grey blends with metallic finishes and is less visible on light-colored frames than black would be. Common on office and conference furniture with brushed aluminum or satin chrome finishes.
For white, cream, and light-colored sled frames. Common in healthcare facilities, clean rooms, dental offices, and modern residential interiors where white furniture frames are specified for a clean, clinical, or contemporary aesthetic. White sled base glides are also specified for exhibition and gallery furniture where neutral, non-distracting hardware is required.
Same single-screw installation as all one-hole sled base glides. The round base and pad slot do not change the mounting process.
PA6 floor protection on Ø 20 mm sled furniture with a compact single-screw design and three color options. The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) recommends protective contact surfaces on all furniture contact points, and the PA6 pad provides the highest level of floor protection in the sled base glide range.
The primary advantage. The PA6 pad prevents micro-scratching on hardwood, engineered wood, luxury vinyl, polished concrete, and sealed stone. Every time a sled chair slides in or out from a table, the PA6 pad protects the floor at each glide point. Round base pad slot sled chair glides that prevent floor damage through dedicated PA6 contact.
The white option eliminates the visual contrast of a dark glide on a white sled frame. In healthcare and clean room environments where white furniture is standard, the white sled base glides maintain the clean, uniform appearance. Unlike leaving sled runners unprotected or using mismatched dark glides on light frames, the white round base blends seamlessly.
One screw per glide. Faster installation and replacement than two-screw versions. On furniture fleets with hundreds of chairs, the per-glide time savings accumulate. The rectangular base pad slot uses two screws for more secure mounting on longer bases, but the single-screw round base is adequate for the compact Ø 28 mm footprint.
When the PA6 pad wears thin, press-fit a new one. The glide body stays mounted on the runner. No disassembly needed for pad replacement. This extends the effective service life of each sled base glide through multiple pad cycles. Cantilever chair glides pad slot Ø 20 that renew their floor protection surface without replacing the entire glide.
Two sled base glides with pad slot serve the Ø 20 mm tube: this round base version and the rectangular base pad slot. Both provide PA6 floor protection. The difference is the base shape, mounting, and application.
One screw. Ø 28 mm round footprint. 4.4 g. Three colors (black, grey, white). Compact. For standard mid-runner positions where single-screw mounting is adequate and color matching (especially white) is needed.
Two screws. Rectangular footprint (38 × varies). 6.6 g. Two colors (black, grey). Larger base. For positions that need more secure two-screw mounting and a larger pad slot area. No white option.
Dental offices, medical exam rooms, clean rooms, and healthcare waiting areas where white sled furniture is standard. The white sled base glides blend with the white frame, and the PA6 pad protects the floor finish that healthcare facilities invest in maintaining. In dental offices where patient chairs often have sled bases with Ø 20 mm runners, round base pad slot provide both floor protection and aesthetic consistency. The white PA does not yellow under standard indoor lighting or fluorescent office lighting. In clean rooms where contamination control matters, the smooth PA surface does not shed particles and cleans easily with standard sanitizing agents. Available for bulk orders. For commercial pricing, visit Business Solutions.
Conference rooms, offices, and residential dining rooms with Ø 20 mm sled chairs on hardwood or luxury vinyl. The black and grey options cover standard commercial frame finishes. For residential settings where the homeowner has invested in premium flooring and wants both floor protection and a color-matched glide, the three-color selection ensures a visual match regardless of the frame finish. In modern residential interiors where white sled dining chairs sit on light hardwood, the white round base pad slot glide is invisible under the runner. For furniture with round threaded inserts on the table and sled base glides on the chairs, both product types provide consistent PA-based floor protection across all furniture in the dining room or office.
Inspect the PA6 pad periodically for wear. On heavily used chairs, check every 6 to 12 months. When the pad wears thin, press-fit a new one into the slot. On white sled base glides, also inspect the color for staining or discoloration from floor cleaning chemicals or tracked-in debris. The white PA resists most standard cleaning agents used in healthcare and dental settings, but some aggressive chemicals may cause yellowing over extended exposure. If yellowing occurs, the glide can be replaced for aesthetic reasons even if the structural function is still intact.
Sled base glides round base pad slot are sold individually. Order the quantity that matches your glide positions and specify the correct color for each chair. Order PA6 pads in matching quantity for initial installation. Keep replacement pads in stock for the next maintenance cycle. On healthcare furniture where the white appearance is part of the facility standard, keep a few spare white glide bodies on hand in addition to the spare pads so any damaged or discolored glide can be swapped immediately without waiting for a new order to arrive.
Rectangular Base (plain PA) Sold in packs of 4.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
Product Type |
Round Tube Saddle Feet Base with Sled Glide (Ø 20 mm, One Hole / Felt Slot) |
Materials |
PA (Polyamide) saddle and base |
Floor Compatibility |
Hard floors and low-pile carpet |
Furniture Compatibility |
Sled chairs, classroom seating, cafeteria, conference seating |
Leg Compatibility |
Ø 20 mm round tubular frames |
Base Size |
Ø 28 mm (1.10") (round) |
Mounting Style |
Central screw hole (screw not included) |
Color Options |
Black, Grey, White |
Installation Type |
Press-fit with optional screw and felt insert |
Key Benefits |
Floor protection, optional noise reduction, stable grip |
Indoor / Outdoor |
Indoor | Covered Outdoor | Uncovered Outdoor |
| Tube Diameter (Ø3) | Base Diameter (Ø) | Hole Diameter (Ø2) | Slot Diameter (Ø1) | Total Height (H) | Base Height (H1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 mm (0.79") |
28 mm (1.10") |
5.7 mm (0.22") |
20 mm (0.79") |
10 mm (0.39") |
6 mm (0.24") |
The base needs to be larger than the tube to accommodate the Ø 20 mm pad slot. A Ø 20 base would not leave room for both the saddle walls and the pad slot. The Ø 28 mm round base extends 4 mm beyond the tube on each side, providing space for the pad slot while keeping the overall footprint compact and proportional.
Rectangular base pad slot uses a two-screw mount with a rectangular footprint for Ø 20 and Ø 30 tubes. This round base version uses a one-screw mount with a round footprint for Ø 20 only. Choose round for single-screw simplicity. Choose rectangular for two-screw security on longer glide positions.
White is offered on this product because it serves furniture with light-colored frames (white, cream, light grey) that are common in healthcare, clean room, and modern residential environments. The white glide blends with light frame finishes where black or grey would be visually distracting.
Yes. Without a pad, the glide functions as a plain PA contact sled base glide. The empty pad slot does not affect function. Add a PA6 pad when the furniture moves to a scratch-sensitive floor.
No. The flat bottom of the round base provides stable floor contact. The round shape (vs. rectangular or square) does not affect stability. The contact area is 616 mm² (Ø 28 circle), which provides adequate floor contact for stable, non-rocking support at each glide position.
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