Zinc Ball Bearing Over-Travel Drawer Slide For Shallow Drawers Under Overhangs

This is a 12 inch side-mount ball bearing drawer slide from Knape and Vogt's 8405 series, rated 100 lb per pair, with 1 inch of over-travel and a hold-in anti-rebound detent. It is the right call when a countertop overhang or deep face frame would block full access from a standard full-extension slide — the extra inch of travel pushes the drawer clear.

Key Features

• 1 inch of over-travel carries the drawer past the slide's nominal length so the rear contents clear a counter overhang or face frame.
• Hold-in anti-rebound detent keeps the drawer firmly closed and prevents it from bouncing back open after a firm push.
• 100 lb load rating per pair handles a fully loaded shallow utility or kitchen drawer without issue.
• Steel ball bearings in full-length raceways deliver smooth, even travel under load across the full 12 inch length.
• Non-handed design means the same slide fits either side of the drawer — no sorting left from right on the bench.
• Zinc finish provides standard indoor corrosion resistance and blends into the cabinet interior without drawing attention.

Where the Over-Travel Earns Its Keep

A standard full-extension slide brings the drawer face to the cabinet opening and stops there. In cabinets with a countertop overhang, a thick face frame, or a deep appliance garage, that is not far enough — the back of the drawer stays hidden under the lip. The 8405's 1 inch of over-travel pushes the drawer member past the nominal slide length, pulling the rear of the box out into the open. On a 12 inch slide this is most valuable in base cabinets with stone or solid-surface tops that project past the door plane, or in any situation where a shallow drawer box sits deeper than expected behind an overlay face frame.

Zinc Finish on a Working Slide

Zinc is the segment's standard finish for a reason: it protects the cold-rolled steel members through years of indoor use without adding unnecessary cost or visual weight. On a side-mount slide that sits beside the open drawer box, zinc reads as a neutral, hardware-appropriate surface that does not compete with cabinet interiors in white melamine, natural wood, or painted finishes. This is not a decorative finish and is not rated for exterior or high-humidity environments — it belongs indoors.

The Right Drawer and Cabinet for This Slide

At 12 inches, this slide suits shallow drawers in base and upper cabinets: spice drawers, small utensil pull-outs, narrow bathroom vanity drawers, and shop utility cabinets where depth is limited. The 100 lb rating per pair covers everything from hardware bins to heavily loaded kitchen drawers at this length. The slide mounts to the drawer side and cabinet interior on 1/2 inch of side clearance per side, so the drawer box is built 1 inch narrower than the cabinet opening. In face-frame cabinets, rear mounting brackets are required to support the back end of the slide — brackets for the 8405 series are sold separately. This SKU ships in a bulk pack, making it a practical choice for shops installing multiple drawers in a run.

A Compact Slide That Goes the Extra Inch

The KV 8405 12 inch over-travel slide solves a specific problem — shallow drawers that need to clear what is in front of them — without asking for a bigger cabinet, a longer slide, or a different mount position. Zinc finish, 100 lb rating per pair, and non-handed design keep the install straightforward.