20 Inch Full-Extension Ball Bearing Drawer Slide for High-Volume Cabinet Work

The Knape and Vogt 8417 Series is a 20 inch full-extension side-mount ball bearing drawer slide rated 100 lb per pair, finished in zinc, and packed in bulk for shops that install drawers in volume. A self-close spring pulls the drawer fully shut once it is pushed within the capture zone, and a hold-in detent keeps it closed until intentionally pulled open.

Key Features

• Full extension brings the entire drawer out to the cabinet face so nothing at the back is out of reach.
• Self-close spring pulls the drawer home once it is pushed within the capture zone, no handle required.
• Hold-in detent keeps the closed drawer in place so it does not drift or bounce back open.
• 100 lb rating per pair handles loaded kitchen, office, and utility drawers with headroom to spare.
• Non-handed design means the same slide fits either side of the drawer, cutting sorting time at the bench.
• Bulk-Pack quantity is sized for production shops ordering pairs by the case rather than one at a time.

Where a Self-Close Slide with a Hold-In Detent Fits

The 8417 earns its place in cabinets where a drawer that stays shut matters as much as one that closes on its own. The self-close spring handles the last inch of travel without a push, which is useful in kitchens where hands are full and drawers get nudged rather than pushed all the way. The hold-in detent adds a second layer: once the drawer seats, it stays put and will not drift back open on an out-of-level floor or bounce back after a firm close. That combination suits base cabinet drawers, utility closets, pantry pull-outs, and anywhere the closed position needs to stay closed. The slide is rated for drawers up to 24 inches wide on its 1/2 inch side clearance per side.

Steel and Zinc Built for Indoor Service

The 8417 is cold-formed steel with a zinc finish: the segment's standard for indoor corrosion protection. Zinc is a functional, low-profile finish that disappears beside the drawer box and holds up through years of daily open-close cycles. It is not a decorative finish and is not rated for wet, outdoor, or high-humidity environments. For those applications, look to the stainless variant in the same series. The slide's ball bearings run in full-length raceways for smooth, consistent travel under load throughout the life of the cabinet.

The Right Fit for Production Cabinet Shops

The Bulk-Pack format makes the 8417B 20 the ordering unit for shops running production runs rather than one-off installs. A 20 inch slide length suits standard base cabinet depths, pairing with drawer boxes built to match the interior depth. The lever disconnect lets installers pull a drawer for adjustment or delivery without tools. In face-frame cabinets, rear mounting brackets are required at the back of the slide to carry the load; the brackets are sold separately and are series-specific to the KV 8417 line. Frameless cabinets take the slide directly on the 32mm system hole pattern without additional hardware.

A Dependable Closing Mechanism in a Production-Ready Format

The KV 8417 in 20 inch zinc delivers the most-requested closing feature in side-mount ball bearing slides, self-close with a hold-in detent, in a bulk format sized for shops that install drawers by the run rather than by the job.