KV 8419 18" Self-Close/Hold-In/Anti-Rebound Side Mount Over-Travel 100 lb Ball Bearing Drawer Slide, Poly-Pack, Zinc, 8419P 18

18 Inch Over-Travel Self-Close Drawer Slide for Drawers Under Counter Overhangs

The Knape and Vogt 8419 series is an 18 inch side-mount ball bearing drawer slide with 1 inch of over-travel and an integrated self-close spring, rated 100 lb per pair, finished in zinc. It is built for drawers that need to clear a countertop overhang or deep face frame and still close on their own when pushed.

Key Features

• 1 inch over-travel carries the drawer past full extension, putting the rear of the box clear of a counter overhang.
• Self-close spring pulls the drawer fully shut once pushed within the capture zone, no nudge required.
• 100 lb rating per pair handles a loaded kitchen, pantry, or utility drawer.
• Non-handed design means both slides in the pair are identical, so there is no left-right sorting on the bench.
• Lever disconnect lets the drawer member release cleanly for drawer removal without tools.
• Zinc finish over cold-formed steel gives standard indoor corrosion protection and a neutral look beside the drawer box.

Where the Over-Travel and Self-Close Combination Earns Its Keep

A standard full-extension slide stops when the drawer member reaches the cabinet face. In a kitchen with a thick countertop overhang, or a face-frame cabinet with a deep stile, that stopping point still leaves the back of the drawer partially blocked. The 8419's 1 inch of over-travel pushes the drawer past that point so the full interior is reachable. The self-close spring handles the close end of the job: once the drawer is pushed within the capture zone, the spring pulls it home. This is a mechanical spring close, not a damped soft-close, so the closing action is positive and audible rather than slow and silent. That distinction matters before ordering — if quiet, cushioned closing is the goal, choose a damped soft-close slide instead.

Construction and Finish

The 8419 is built from cold-formed steel with a zinc plated finish. Zinc is the working standard for side-mount ball bearing slides: it resists everyday indoor moisture and contact without adding visual weight beside the open drawer. This is not a decorative or stainless finish, and it is suited to dry indoor cabinet work. The slide runs on steel ball bearings in full-length raceways for smooth, consistent travel under load, and the lever disconnect on the drawer member makes cleaning or swapping a drawer a one-step operation.

Who This Slide Suits

The 8419 fits cabinet shops and contractors specifying drawers in kitchens where countertop overhangs are deep enough to block a standard full-extension slide at full open. It also suits homeowners replacing existing slides in a face-frame kitchen who want the drawer to close on its own without a handle push all the way in. The 100 lb per pair rating covers most residential kitchen and pantry drawers. Build the drawer box 1 inch narrower than the cabinet opening to leave 1/2 inch of side clearance per slide, and match the 18 inch slide length to the interior cabinet depth. In face-frame cabinets, the slide requires rear mounting brackets at the back of the cabinet interior — these are sold separately and are series-specific to the KV 8400 line.

The Right Slide for Overhangs and Hands-Free Closing

When the countertop gets in the way of a standard full-extension slide, or the drawer needs to close on its own without a full push, the 8419 covers both in one zinc-finished, 100 lb rated package.