Chassis Envelope
Low-profile and compact rail design helps preserve valuable chassis volume for compute, storage, cooling, and cable infrastructure.
OEM SOLUTIONS
Cloud & AI Servers
Precision Motion for Critical Infrastructure
Reliable Performance for Demanding Environments
As compute density increases, service access becomes increasingly important. Servers, storage systems, and infrastructure equipment require motion components that provide dependable support while preserving valuable chassis and rack space.
KV works with equipment manufacturers to develop slide systems around load, travel, envelope, installation, cable-management, and serviceability requirements, helping engineers provide reliable access without compromising equipment design.
WHAT MATTERS MOST
Design Priorities
High-density compute platforms require a rail system that resolves equipment support, chassis space, service travel, rack integration, and repeatable maintenance access together.
Equipment Load & Deflection
Rail capacity, deflection, chassis structure, load distribution, and mounting should be evaluated as an integrated system.
Full-Service Access
Full extension or overtravel can provide access to serviceable components without removing equipment from the rack.
Rack & Mounting Integration
Attachment points, rack interfaces, chassis tolerances, installation sequence, and tool-less or service features can influence rail design.
Retention & Disconnect
Locking, hold-in, quick-release, and removable-member requirements can be defined around installation and service workflow.
Service-Cycle Reliability
Repeated extension during installation, maintenance, and component replacement requires consistent motion over the equipment lifecycle.
PROGRAM SUPPORT
From Concept to Production
KV supports OEM programs through a structured path from early application definition to production and ongoing lifecycle support. Each step builds on the decisions made before it.
PROCESS AT A GLANCE
Concept Development
We begin by reviewing application requirements, performance goals, space constraints, and use conditions to define the right path forward.
- Application requirements
- Performance goals
- Available space
- Use conditions
Application Engineering
Our engineering team evaluates load, travel, motion, mounting, materials, and integration requirements, then determines whether an existing platform, a modified platform, or a custom design is the right path.
- Load & travel
- Mounting & clearance
- Motion features
- Existing or custom platform
Prototyping & Testing
Concepts are refined through prototypes and representative application testing to confirm fit, function, durability, operating feel, and performance before production.
- Cycle life
- Load & deflection
- Travel & end stops
- Operating force
- Vibration & shock
- Corrosion & environment
Production Support
KV supports the transition into repeatable, scalable production with value engineering, manufacturability, quality, consistency, and supply continuity considered together.
- Value engineering
- Manufacturability
- Quality & consistency
- Supply continuity
Lifecycle Support
We continue supporting the program after launch, helping address future refinements, ongoing supply requirements, and long-term product performance.
- Program refinements
- Ongoing supply
- Long-term performance
- Platform continuity
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
Slide Configurator
Establish preliminary project specifications to organize your application requirements and determine the slide or rail characteristics that should be evaluated during design.
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
Build Your Project Specifications
Enter the project details KV would typically review when evaluating this application.
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Project ContextMarket, application, program stage and production context.
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Mechanical RequirementsLoad, travel, geometry and structural requirements.
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Integration & MotionMounting, packaging, operating feel, retention and access.
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Operating ConditionsCycle life, vibration, corrosion, temperature and environment.
APPLICATION ENGINEERING
Slide Configurator
START A CONVERSATION
Have a project in mind?
Bring KV into the planning process early and start your project with the right engineering support. Our team can help evaluate application requirements, identify the right motion or access solution, and define a clear path from concept through production.
