Knape and Vogt 8417 Slides For Full Travel

Knape and Vogt 8417 drawer slides use a full extension design so a 20 inch drawer opens the full length, giving access to the entire drawer area when you are loading, organizing, or working in a cabinet run. The slide is a side mount, so it fastens to the cabinet side, which suits standard frameless and lined face frame cabinets where a clean side interface speeds layout. A ball bearing construction supports smooth travel along the length of the slide, which reduces binding during installation checks and during everyday use. The self closing feature draws the slide to the closed position near the end of travel, which helps pull the drawer fully shut in normal operation. An unhanded design lets the same model work on left and right sides, which simplifies ordering and reduces sorting during installation.

Key Drawer Slide Details That Save Time

• The 20 inch length defines the drawer depth these slides support, which helps match cabinet carcass depth and keeps drawer box sizing predictable across a project.
• A side clearance of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch on each side sets a clear gap target, which helps builders size drawer boxes for a consistent fit across multiple openings.
• The slide height of 1-13/16 inch establishes the vertical space the slide occupies, which guides drawer side height and notch layout at the bench.
• A 32mm pattern is available, letting the slide align with 32mm system hole rows, which speeds installation in system-drilled cabinet sides.
• The zinc finish on the slide surfaces provides a uniform metal surface, which is useful when matching typical cabinet hardware appearances on shop-built projects.

Mounting, Clearance, And Fastener Details

This side mount drawer slide uses the stated 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch side clearance on each side, so a drawer box built to that gap will align with the ball bearing members for smooth travel. The height of 1-13/16 inch indicates how much vertical space the slide body occupies, which matters when laying out drawer side heights and bottom dado placement. The recommended fasteners are #7 x 5/8 inch Phillips pan head, so the mounting holes are suited to that shank size and head style in typical cabinet materials. The 32mm pattern support means the fixing holes align with common system drilling, which can reduce layout marking and help keep runs of slides straight and consistent.

Using 8417P 20 Slides In Cabinet Projects

Where The 20 Inch 8417 Slide Fits Best

The 20 inch full extension design suits drawers built around a 20 inch slide length, which is common in base cabinets and utility cabinets where full access to stored items matters. With side mount installation, these slides work where the cabinet design provides solid side panels, letting the ball bearing members anchor directly for stable operation. The specified side clearance of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch on each side means drawers can be sized the same across multiple cabinets, which is useful when producing repeat units for a shop job. The 32mm pattern support aligns the slide with cabinet sides drilled on that system, which keeps slide placement consistent from cabinet to cabinet.

How Self Closing And Details Support Results

The self closing feature that draws the slide to the closed position near the end of travel helps bring drawers fully shut, which can reduce partially open drawers in typical use and keep faces aligned along a run. Ball bearing construction supports smooth movement under load, which aids during installation adjustments because resistance stays predictable through the full extension stroke. The unhanded design of the 8417 series means the same 8417P 20 slide mounts on either side, which simplifies inventory and cuts down on part mix-ups at install time. The specified height of 1-13/16 inch gives a fixed reference for setting drawer bottom locations so the drawer clears the slide through its travel. The zinc finish offers a consistent metal surface that pairs with other zinc-colored cabinet hardware, which helps maintain a uniform look inside cabinetry.

Common Questions About 8417P 20 Drawer Slides

Choose 20 Inch 8417 Slides For Precise Fit

The Knape and Vogt 8417P 20 drawer slide combines full extension travel, a self closing feature, and side mount ball bearing construction, giving installers a defined 20 inch option with known clearances. With the 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch side clearance and 1-13/16 inch height, this slide supplies fixed references for building and fitting drawers. The 32mm pattern and recommended #7 x 5/8 inch Phillips pan head fasteners support efficient cabinet shop workflows when installing runs of drawers.