12 Inch Full-Extension Ball Bearing Drawer Slide for Compact Cabinet Drawers

This is a 12 inch full-extension side-mount ball bearing drawer slide from Knape and Vogt's 8417 series, rated 100 lb per pair, with a hold-in detent that keeps the drawer closed until pulled. The zinc finish blends into the cabinet interior and holds up through years of indoor use without any special treatment.

Key Features

• Full extension brings the entire drawer out to the cabinet face so nothing at the back is hidden.
• 100 lb weight rating per pair covers a fully loaded spice drawer, utility drawer, or small cabinet box.
• Hold-in detent keeps the drawer shut once closed, preventing it from drifting or bouncing back open.
• Steel ball bearings in full-length raceways deliver smooth, consistent travel on every pull.
• Non-handed design means both slides in the pair are identical — no left or right to sort out on the bench.
• Zinc finish on cold-rolled steel is the working standard for side-mount ball bearing slides in indoor cabinetry.

Where the 12 Inch Length Earns Its Place

A 12 inch slide suits shallow drawers: spice pull-outs, vanity drawers, bathroom cabinet inserts, small utility drawers in base cabinets, and compact shop storage. At 12 inches, the slide fits cabinets that a standard 18 or 22 inch slide would never clear. Full extension means the whole drawer box comes out to the face — even a shallow 12 inch drawer gives up nothing at the back. The hold-in detent adds a practical benefit in busy kitchens and work areas: close the drawer firmly and it stays closed, even if the cabinet takes a bump.

Zinc Finish and Steel Construction

The slides are cold-rolled steel with a zinc finish, the standard corrosion-resistant treatment for side-mount ball bearing slides used indoors. Zinc keeps the steel protected through daily cycling in a kitchen, bathroom, or office without needing paint or refinishing. It is a functional finish — the slide sits beside the open drawer where it is visible but not a design focus. For installations where the slide needs to disappear, the non-handed design makes it easy to position each slide consistently against the cabinet interior.

Who This Slide Fits Best

Cabinet shops and finish carpenters reaching for a reliable 12 inch slide for compact kitchen drawers will find this a straightforward match: standard 1/2 inch side clearance per side, non-handed so inventory stays simple, and a 100 lb rating that covers household loads without oversizing the hardware. Homeowners replacing a worn-out slide in an existing shallow drawer get the same fit — measure the cabinet's interior depth, match it to the 12 inch nominal length, and the slide drops in without modification. The poly-pack format ships one pair per bag, so you receive exactly what one drawer requires.

The Right Slide for Short Drawers, Done Right

A compact drawer does not need a long slide — it needs the right one. The KV 8417 in zinc delivers full extension, a stay-closed detent, and a 100 lb per pair rating in a 12 inch package that fits the cabinets many standard slides miss.