16 Inch Self-Close Ball Bearing Drawer Slide for Cabinet and Utility Drawers

This is a 16 inch full-extension side-mount ball bearing drawer slide from Knape and Vogt's 8417 series, rated 100 lb per pair, with a self-closing spring that pulls the drawer fully shut once it is pushed within the capture zone. Zinc finish, non-handed steel construction, and a poly-pack make it a practical choice for production cabinet shops and single-drawer installs alike.

Key Features

• Self-close spring mechanism pulls the drawer fully shut from within approximately one inch of closed — no slam, no manual finishing.
• Full extension brings the entire drawer out to the cabinet face so the back of the drawer box is reachable.
• 100 lb weight rating per pair handles loaded kitchen, bath, and utility drawers in the standard cabinet class.
• Non-handed design means both slides in the pair are identical — no left/right sorting on the bench.
• Lever disconnect lets the drawer member separate from the cabinet member so the drawer lifts out without tools.
• Zinc-finished cold-rolled steel provides indoor corrosion protection across years of daily cycling.

Where the Self-Close Spring Earns Its Keep

Kitchens and bath vanities are the natural home for this slide. A loaded drawer pushed to within an inch of closed travels the rest of the way on its own — the spring capture keeps the front flush and the drawer from sitting ajar. The same behavior is useful in a laundry room cabinet or a home office credenza where the drawer gets bumped shut rather than pressed deliberately. Because the 16 inch slide length suits shallower cabinet boxes, it is a common choice for base cabinet drawers in tight galley kitchens, narrow bath vanities, and upper-cabinet pull-outs where a 21 or 22 inch slide simply will not fit.

Steel Construction With a Zinc Working Finish

The slide members are cold-rolled steel with a bright zinc electroplate. Zinc is the workhorse finish in this segment: it resists the humidity and cleaning agents found in kitchen and bath environments, stays neutral against most cabinet interiors, and holds up through the wear cycles of daily use. This is not a decorative finish and it is not stainless — it is the right choice for indoor cabinetry where a functional, low-profile appearance beside the drawer box is all that is needed.

Right Fit for Kitchen, Bath, and Light Shop Work

The 8417 series targets the standard cabinet duty class — 100 lb per pair — so it covers the typical kitchen drawer loaded with cookware, a bath vanity stocked with supplies, or a shop bench drawer holding hand tools. It is not rated for file drawers or heavy storage applications; for those, move up to the 150 lb class. At 16 inches, the slide suits drawer boxes in the 14 to 16 inch depth range and is sold as a poly-pack pair, so one SKU completes one drawer.

A Drawer That Closes Itself, Every Time

The 8417 series removes the half-open drawer from the list of things to deal with at the end of the day — push it to within an inch and the spring takes it home, flush and closed.