Zinc Finish And a Spring Close That Finishes the Job

The Knape and Vogt 8417 Series is a 14 inch full-extension side-mount ball bearing drawer slide rated 100 lb per pair, with a self-close spring that pulls the drawer fully shut once pushed into the capture zone. The zinc finish blends cleanly with cabinet interiors while delivering the corrosion protection this segment demands for indoor cabinetry work.

Key Features

• Self-close spring mechanism pulls the drawer fully closed once pushed within the capture zone, with no damping.
• Full extension brings the entire drawer out to the cabinet face so every inch of the interior is reachable.
• 100 lb weight capacity per pair handles loaded kitchen, office, and utility drawers comfortably.
• Hold-in detent keeps the closed drawer in place and prevents it from drifting or rebounding open.
• Non-handed design means both slides in the pair are identical — no left/right sorting required.
• Zinc-finished steel construction provides standard indoor corrosion resistance across years of daily use.

Where the Self-Close Spring Earns Its Keep

A 14 inch slide is sized for shallower drawers: spice pullouts beside a range, bathroom vanity drawers, small office pedestals, and utility cabinet drawers in a shop or laundry room. In any of those spots, a self-close spring means the drawer finishes closing on its own with a nudge — no hunting for the front when your hands are full. The hold-in detent adds to that: once the drawer is home, the detent keeps it there rather than letting it drift or bounce back open after a firm push. This is an undamped spring close, so it closes positively and with purpose — if a silent, slowed close is the goal, a soft-close model handles that instead.

Steel, Zinc, and the Standard Indoor Finish

Steel members carry a zinc electroplate finish — the working standard for side-mount ball bearing slides in this segment. Zinc protects the steel through the temperature swings and humidity of a kitchen or bathroom cabinet without the cost of a stainless or specialty finish. The slide sits beside the drawer box and is largely out of sight once the drawer is closed, so this is a finish you select for performance, not for display. It holds up well in dry indoor environments and pairs with the white, almond, or natural wood interiors common in residential cabinetry.

Who Reaches for the 8417 in Zinc

Cabinet shops running production kitchens or bath vanities will find the 14 inch self-close slide useful anywhere a standard 14 inch drawer depth calls for a positive close without the cost of a damper. Contractors replacing worn slides in existing casework appreciate the non-handed design — pull from stock, cut nothing, install and move on. Designers specifying residential kitchen or bath work can call this slide by series and finish with confidence that the zinc will look clean inside a painted interior. The 1/2 inch side clearance per side is the standard for this segment; build the drawer box 1 inch narrower than the cabinet opening and the slide drops straight in. In face-frame cabinets, rear mounting brackets are required to support the back of the slide — those are sold separately and are series-specific to the KV 8400 line.

A Reliable Close, Sized for Shallower Drawers

The KV 8417 in zinc delivers full extension, a self-close spring, and a hold-in detent in a 14 inch slide built for the drawers where those features matter most. It is a straightforward, well-proven side-mount choice for cabinet shops and contractors who need consistent performance without overspecifying.