Knape and Vogt 26 Inch Drawer Slides For Over-Travel

Knape and Vogt 26 inch drawer slides in the 8405B 26 model provide a 26 inch length side-mount slide with ball bearings, so drawers run on a defined steel track for a controlled, consistent motion in cabinetry projects. The 1 inch over-travel lets the drawer extend beyond the cabinet front opening, which exposes the back of the drawer and helps reach stored items without straining. A side clearance of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch on each side defines the fit between the drawer and cabinet, so builders can size drawer boxes confidently for this slide. The 1-13/16 inch height sets the vertical space the slide requires on the drawer side, which matters when stacking drawers or working near clearances in a cabinet design.

Key 8405B 26 Details That Support Cabinet Work

• The 8405 Series side mount design positions the slide on the drawer sides, which frees up the bottom of the drawer for other construction details and keeps the runner accessible during installation.
• Ball bearing construction supports a smooth running action, which improves how the drawer feels in everyday use and helps it return along the same path every time.
• The 1 inch over-travel feature extends the drawer beyond its nominal length, which improves access to the back of the drawer in deeper cabinets or full-depth installations.
• The anochrome finish covers the slide components, which provides a uniform look that blends with typical cabinet interiors and hardware layouts.
• The 32 mm pattern layout on the slide aligns with 32 mm system drilling, which speeds installation in casework built around that standard hole pattern.
• Non-handed construction allows either side installation with the same member, which simplifies ordering and reduces part sorting during assembly.

Side Mount Installation And Fit Dimensions

The 8405B 26 slide uses a side mount layout with a side clearance of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch on each side, so cabinet and drawer members are sized around that clearance to keep movement free without looseness. The slide height of 1-13/16 inch defines the vertical strip of material needed on the drawer for mounting, which is important when rails, grooves, or decorative details are close to the slide location. Recommended fasteners are #7 x 1/2 inch Phillips pan head, which tells installers the shank size and head form that work with the slide holes and material thickness commonly found in drawer sides.

How These 26 Inch Slides Support Real Projects

Where The 8405B 26 Drawer Slides Are Used

The 8405B 26 drawer slide from Knape and Vogt sits in the side mount drawer slides class, which fits typical cabinet and furniture drawer construction where slides fasten to cabinet sides and drawer sides. Its 26 inch length suits medium to deep drawer boxes where that nominal depth matches the cabinet interior, giving the drawer enough travel to reach into the cabinet. The 1 inch over-travel lets the drawer travel beyond its nominal length, helping users see the entire drawer interior in storage cabinets or workstations. The anochrome finish and ball bearing design align with woodworking and cabinetmaking environments where a metal runner is expected to stay consistent over many open-and-close cycles.

Details That Help Repeatable Installation And Setup

The lever disconnect feature on the 8405 Series allows the drawer member to be separated from the cabinet member through a built-in lever, so installers can mount parts to the cabinet and drawer separately and then reconnect them during final assembly. A ball retainer latch works in the slide mechanism to hold the bearing retainer, which helps the slide maintain its internal alignment when the members are separated or handled during fitting. Polymer stop cushions are integrated into the slide design, so contact at the end of travel uses these cushions to soften the stop and reduce impact on the cabinet. The 32 mm pattern on the slide ties directly to system-based drilling layouts, which supports fast, repeatable hole positioning in production or shop-built cabinetry. Non-handed construction means the same slide configuration fits both left and right sides, which keeps setups simple and reduces the chance of mixing side-specific parts. The specified side clearance of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch on each side provides a clear tolerance window, which helps drawers run freely without excess side-to-side play.

Common Questions About KV 8405 Over-Travel Slides

Select The 8405B 26 Slide For Over-Travel Drawers

The Knape and Vogt 8405B 26 over-travel drawer slide pairs a 26 inch length with side mount installation, 1 inch over-travel, and a defined 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch side clearance. These specifics help builders match cabinet depth, drawer size, and slide performance. Choosing this 8405 Series model lets projects use lever disconnect, polymer stop cushions, and a 32 mm pattern while keeping part selection centered on a single non-handed slide style.