Zinc-Finished Ball Bearing Drawer Slides Built for Production Cabinet Work

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 and a hold-in detent that keeps it there. Finished in bright zinc over steel, this bulk-pack slide is sized for smaller cabinetry drawers where reliable closing and a clean, neutral finish are the priorities.

Key Features

• Self-close with hold-in detent: an integrated spring pulls the drawer home once pushed within range, and the detent keeps it firmly closed.
• Full extension: the three-member telescoping design brings the entire drawer out to the cabinet face so nothing stays buried at the back.
• 100 lb weight capacity per pair: handles a fully loaded kitchen or utility drawer at this length.
• Zinc finish on cold-rolled steel: a standard indoor corrosion-resistant finish that blends with most cabinet interiors.
• Non-handed design: both slides in the pair are identical, so there is no left-right sorting at the bench.
• Bulk-Pack packaging: carton quantities suited to shop use rather than retail single-pair packs.

Where the Self-Close and Hold-In Work Together

The 8417 combines two distinct features in one slide. The self-close spring takes over once the drawer is pushed to within its capture zone, pulling it the rest of the way shut without a second push. The hold-in detent then holds the closed position, so the drawer does not drift back open or bounce from the frame when closed briskly. These are mechanical spring and detent actions — not damped soft-close — so the drawer closes positively and stays put. For drawers in shop cabinets, base cabinets in high-traffic kitchens, or any installation where a drawer that reliably stays shut matters more than whisper-quiet closing, this combination handles the job cleanly.

Steel and Zinc for Everyday Indoor Service

The members are cold-rolled steel with a bright zinc electroplated finish. Zinc is the workhorse finish in this segment: it resists the humidity and minor moisture of a kitchen or shop environment without adding cost, and its neutral tone sits quietly beside painted or melamine cabinet interiors. This is not a decorative finish and not stainless steel — it is a functional, indoor-rated coating on a slide that will spend most of its life out of sight beside an open drawer.

Right for Compact Drawers in Production Settings

At 14 inches, this slide suits shallower base cabinet drawers, bathroom vanity drawers, and shop cabinet drawers where a longer slide would leave the back end unsupported. The 1/2 inch per-side clearance and 32mm hole-pattern mounting are standard for frameless cabinetry; in face-frame cabinets, rear mounting brackets are required and sold separately. The bulk-pack format makes this the practical choice for cabinet shops running several drawers of the same depth rather than sourcing retail pairs. The 100 lb class keeps it appropriate for standard kitchen and utility loads — it is not a substitute for a file-drawer or heavy-duty slide on applications that exceed that rating.

A Dependable Slide for Compact Drawers That Need to Stay Shut

The KV 8417 in zinc is a practical bulk-stock choice for production shops building shallow drawers that need full extension and reliable self-closing without the cost of a damped soft-close system — order the pair count your run requires.