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AD-438 Snap-In Glide Base is a gray plastic furniture glide from Sugatsune America designed specifically for sheet metal work surfaces and tables. The glide is specified for sheet metal between 1/32 inch and 1/16 inch thick, so it targets panels in the 0.8-1.6 mm range commonly used in light metal furniture and fixtures. Because this piece is a snap-in glide base, it provides a fixed contact point between the sheet metal and the floor that helps support the structure without welding or threaded adjustment. Being part of a Furniture Glides product class, it functions as the low-friction interface under work surfaces or tables. Its gray plastic construction defines the contact material against floors or supporting surfaces, which matters when matching to existing components or planning how the furniture will touch finished flooring. RoHS compliant status means the glide base meets restricted substance requirements, which can be important on commercial or institutional projects.
This glide base is specified for sheet metal from 1/32 inch to 1/16 inch, which corresponds to 0.8-1.6 mm. That thickness window defines where the snap-in feature can grip, so it suits light-gauge metal legs, frames, or supports built within that material range. Because the product is a snap-in glide base, it relies on the formed relationship between the plastic and the sheet metal edge instead of a screw connection, which can streamline installation when multiple identical panels are being processed. Its classification under Work Surface & Tables and T-Nuts and Glides clarifies that this part supports surfaces at contact points, so it works as part of the load path from a metal panel to the floor. The gray plastic build keeps the contact component non-metallic, which may be relevant where a plastic-to-floor interface is preferred in the furniture design.
This Sugatsune America glide base is identified for use with sheet metal, tying it directly to metal-based work surfaces, tables, or similar structures. Its role in the Work Surface & Tables category places it at the bottom of those assemblies, where a metal panel or frame meets the supporting surface. The 0.8-1.6 mm sheet metal specification points to legs, rails, or skirts formed from light-gauge material, so the glide base can snap into those edges or openings within that thickness. As a Furniture Glides class component, it is intended to act as the interface between the furniture and the floor, taking the contact and helping define how the piece rests. The gray plastic material and RoHS compliant designation help it align with projects that call out specific materials and regulatory requirements, especially where multiple hardware elements must share consistent specifications.
The defined 1/32 to 1/16 inch sheet metal range matters because it sets a predictable engagement condition for the snap-in feature, which helps planning when selecting metal thickness during design or fabrication. Since the part is described as a glide base for sheet metal, it focuses on that interface instead of mixed substrates, giving a clear match when the build is metal-only. Being a snap-in glide base means the retention is created by the plastic-to-metal geometry rather than a threaded fastener, which can support repetitive assembly steps where panels are produced to a uniform thickness. The classification under T-Nuts and Glides suggests the part works alongside other mounting hardware in furniture builds, giving a dedicated component for the contact point instead of relying on structural elements alone. The gray plastic material offers a defined appearance and non-metallic floor contact, relevant where visible edges or contrasting materials form part of the design intent, and RoHS compliance supports use where material regulations are part of the project documentation.
The AD-438 Snap-In Glide Base is specified for sheet metal from 1/32 inch to 1/16 inch, or 0.8-1.6 mm, so it matches light-gauge panels within that thickness range.
The AD-438 Snap-In Glide Base is a gray plastic furniture glide base in the Furniture Glides product class, used under work surfaces and tables made from sheet metal.
The AD-438 Snap-In Glide Base is produced by Sugatsune America, so it aligns with other Sugatsune hardware specified for furniture or work surface projects.
The AD-438 Snap-In Glide Base uses a snap-in connection to sheet metal, creating retention through its geometry instead of threads, which supports repetitive assembly on consistent panel thicknesses.
The AD-438 Snap-In Glide Base is gray plastic, so the visible portion presents a gray finish and a non-metallic contact surface at the interface with the supporting surface.
The AD-438 Snap-In Glide Base is RoHS compliant, which supports use in projects where restricted substance compliance is part of the hardware specification.
The AD-438 Snap-In Glide Base brings a defined sheet metal range of 1/32 to 1/16 inch and a gray plastic, RoHS compliant construction to furniture glide applications. For metal work surfaces and tables built within the 0.8-1.6 mm thickness window, this Sugatsune America component offers a snap-in, furniture-class glide base tailored to sheet metal. When a project calls for a purpose-made glide under light-gauge metal furniture structures, this part provides a clearly defined fit window and material specification to match those requirements.