KV8419 18" Over Travel Self-Close Ball Bearing Drawer Slides, Unhanded Side Mount Zinc Bulk-Pack - 8419B 18

Knape And Vogt 18 Inch Over Travel Slides

Knape and Vogt 18 inch over travel drawer slides give 1 inch overtravel, which lets the drawer extend past the cabinet face so the back of the drawer is easier to access during everyday use. The 8419 Series self closing ball bearing design supports smooth movement, so drawers glide in and then pull themselves closed at the end of travel for a controlled, finished feel. These slides are unhanded side mount units, so the same member works on either side of the drawer and simplifies layout on repetitive cabinet runs. A height of 1-13/16 inches keeps the slide profile compact, which helps when working in tighter drawer openings while still matching the stated specifications. The zinc AnoChromek finish provides a uniform coated surface, which supports a consistent appearance across banks of drawers using these slides.

Key 8419B 18 Slide Details For Cabinet Jobs

• The 18 inch length matches standard medium-depth drawers, which helps align these slides with many common kitchen and shop cabinet layouts without changing carcass dimensions.
• Side clearance of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 each side defines the drawer box width, so installers can size drawers accurately and avoid excessive side play during operation.
• The 32 mm pattern on the slide matches 32 mm system drilling, which speeds up installation in frameless or system-based cabinets that already follow this hole spacing.
• The self closing function pulls the drawer fully shut at the end of stroke, which helps keep fronts flush with the cabinet and reduces partially open drawers in busy work areas.
• The lever disconnect feature lets the drawer member release from the cabinet member, which helps during installation, adjustment, or replacement of drawer boxes in the field.
• The ball bearing construction supports smooth, repeatable travel, which keeps drawer motion consistent from unit to unit on multi-drawer installations.

Side Mount 18 Inch Slide Fit And Mounting

The 8419B 18 side mount drawer slides fit where a 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 each side clearance is built into the cabinet, so drawer box width can be calculated directly from the opening. The height of 1-13/16 inches keeps the slide profile moderate, which allows it to sit comfortably along the drawer side without conflicting with many standard drawer bottom positions. The 32 mm pattern supports mounting to system-drilled case sides, so installers can align the slides to existing rows instead of laying out every hole. Recommended fasteners are #7 x 1/2 inch Phillips pan head, which match the slide mounting holes and help seat the slide tight against the cabinet and drawer material.

Using KV 8419 Slides In Real Installations

Where These 18 Inch Slides Work Best

The Knape and Vogt 18 inch over travel drawer slides are well suited to cabinet drawers that benefit from 1 inch overtravel, such as storage where access to the back of the drawer is important. The self closing ball bearing action helps on kitchen, bath, or shop drawers where a consistent close improves alignment of fronts across a run of cabinets. The unhanded design means one 8419B 18 model serves both left and right sides, which streamlines stocking and simplifies layout when building multiple cabinets using the same hardware. With a 32 mm pattern, these side mount slides integrate into frameless or system-based cabinets already drilled on the 32 mm grid, which reduces layout time during production runs. The AnoChromek finish gives the slides a finished zinc appearance that coordinates with other zinc hardware in a project.

Details That Support Consistent Drawer Results

The specified side clearance of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 each side lets installers build drawers to a known width, which minimizes trial-and-error fitting and helps reduce rework. The lever disconnect allows the drawer member to be separated from the case member, which simplifies installing wide drawers because the installer can mount components separately and reconnect them after the case is set. Polymer stop cushions on the slide help control the end of travel, which reduces harsh metal-to-metal contact when the drawer is fully opened or closed. A ball retainer latch supports the ball bearings during operation, which keeps the slide action aligned over time for drawers that are opened and closed repeatedly. The self closing feature at the end of travel helps drawers return to the closed position against the cabinet, which supports a clean, uniform front alignment on completed installations.

Common Questions About KV 8419B 18 Slides

Selecting KV 8419 18 Inch Slides For Projects

Choose Knape and Vogt 18 inch over travel drawer slides when a 1 inch overtravel and self closing ball bearing action support how the cabinet will be used. The defined 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 per-side clearance, 32 mm pattern, and 1-13/16 inch height give concrete sizing and mounting information, so drawer boxes can be designed around the 8419B 18 slide from the start. Matching installations to these specifications helps keep drawer motion consistent and alignment predictable across a full run of cabinets using this side mount slide.