How many open-and-close cycles are your hinges and runners rated for?

Quality branded hinges and drawer runners are typically tested to [50,000–200,000] cycles, which corresponds to roughly 15–20 years of normal household use. Cheap unbranded fittings may fail within a few thousand cycles. We specify the tested rating in the quotation and recommend matching the hardware life to the expected life of the cabinetry, not to the lowest quote.