Zinc Ball Bearing Drawer Slide Built for Drawers That Clear the Overhang

The Knape and Vogt 8419 series is a 24 inch side-mount ball bearing drawer slide with self-close action and 1 inch of over-travel, rated 100 lb per pair. It is the right choice when a kitchen drawer, utility cabinet, or work-surface pull-out needs to clear a countertop lip or deep face frame and still close itself on its own.

Key Features

• 1 inch over-travel carries the drawer past the cabinet face, clearing countertop overhangs and deep face frames so rear contents are reachable.
• Self-close spring mechanism pulls the drawer fully shut once pushed within the capture zone, no soft nudge required.
• 100 lb weight rating per pair handles a loaded kitchen or utility drawer without strain.
• Steel ball bearings in full-length raceways deliver smooth, consistent travel through the full 24 inch stroke.
• Non-handed design means both slides in the pair are identical, so there is no left-right sorting on the bench.
• Zinc finish provides standard indoor corrosion resistance on a finish that stays out of sight beside the drawer box.

Where Over-Travel and Self-Close Work Together

A standard full-extension slide stops at the cabinet face. Under a countertop overhang or behind a wide face-frame stile, that means your hand hits the edge before you reach the back of the drawer. The 8419 pushes 1 inch past full extension, giving that clearance back. The self-close spring takes over when the drawer is pushed to within its capture zone, pulling it fully home without a second push. Kitchens with deep stone countertops, face-frame utility cabinets, and workshop drawers tucked under a benchtop are exactly where these two features earn their keep together.

Steel Construction and Zinc Finish

The slide is cold-formed steel throughout, with the zinc plating that is standard across the 8419 series. Zinc protects the steel through years of indoor service and is the working finish for a component that rides inside a cabinet. It is not a decorative finish and is not rated for exterior, wet, or high-humidity environments. For washdown or marine applications, look to a stainless option instead.

Specifying the Right Installation

These slides suit cabinet shops and contractors running face-frame or frameless construction where the 24 inch length matches drawer depth. Build the drawer box 1 inch narrower than the opening to leave the required 1/2 inch side clearance per slide. In face-frame cabinets, the rear of the slide needs support: add the appropriate KV rear mounting brackets, sold separately, to the order. The bulk-pack format makes this a natural choice for shops processing multiple cabinets at once. One pair per drawer, non-handed, so you pull from the same stack for every opening.

The Practical Choice for Overhang-Clearance Drawers

When a drawer needs to clear an overhang and close on its own, the KV 8419 in zinc delivers both in a straightforward 100 lb, side-mount package that does not require sorting left from right or stocking two SKUs.