Do mobile pedestal drawer operations create noise, and how can it be reduced?

Drawer noise in mobile pedestals comes from: (1) Ball-bearing slide extension and retraction; (2) Bottom drag if the drawer is overloaded; (3) Contents shifting when drawers open and close abruptly. High-quality full-extension ball-bearing slides operate quietly and smoothly. Soft-close drawer slides (available on premium pedestals) use a hydraulic damper to slow the drawer on the last inch of closing, virtually eliminating slam noise. For existing pedestals, apply self-adhesive bumpers to the back of the drawer front to cushion closing impact, and do not overload drawers (keep contents within the rated capacity). OfficeFurniture2go.com carries pedestals with quality slide hardware — call 1-800-460-0858 for quiet-operation options.