Knape And Vogt 16 Inch Over Travel Drawer Slides

Knape and Vogt 16 inch over travel drawer slides give 1 inch over-travel, so the drawer opens beyond the cabinet face and exposes the back of the drawer for better access to stored items during regular use and loading. These 8405 Series slides are side mount ball bearing units, so they run on ball bearings along the cabinet side, providing smooth motion in typical drawer applications. The slides are unhanded, so each member can be used on either side, simplifying layout on the job and reducing orientation errors during installation. The anochrome finish provides a uniform zinc-colored surface, which supports a consistent look inside cabinets that use exposed hardware. As a side mount drawer slide with 16 inch length, this model fits applications built around that nominal depth where side-mount slides are specified.

Performance Details That Support Daily Drawer Use

• The 1 inch over-travel lets the drawer extend past the face frame, which helps reach contents at the very back of the drawer when installing deeper storage layouts.
• Side clearance of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch per side defines the drawer-to-cabinet gap, guiding box construction so drawers fit the slides without binding.
• The 1-13/16 inch slide height sets the vertical space needed along the cabinet side, which helps in planning clearances around shelves, stretchers, and adjacent hardware.
• The 32 mm pattern is present, aligning with system-drilled cabinet sides so these slides can be positioned using standard 32 mm row hole layouts.
• The lever disconnect feature lets the installer separate drawer and cabinet members, which simplifies mounting and later removal of drawers for service or adjustment.
• The ball retainer latch holds the bearing retainer in place, supporting consistent slide action during repeated cycles in normal cabinet use.
• Polymer stop cushions are built into the slide, helping soften the stop at the ends of travel during opening and closing in typical residential or commercial drawers.
• The non-handed design allows each slide to work on either side, easing inventory handling and reducing on-site part matching.

Side Mount Drawer Slide Fit And Installation Setup

This side mount drawer slide uses 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch side clearance on each side, so cabinet openings and drawer widths can be sized around that dimension for proper running clearance. The recommended fasteners are #7 x 1/2 inch Phillips pan head screws, so installers can select that specific screw size and head style when fastening to wood cabinet sides and drawer boxes. The slide height of 1-13/16 inch defines the zone available along the drawer side for screw placement and clearance to drawer bottom or top edges. The presence of the 32 mm pattern means the slide hole locations align with standard 32 mm system boring, which streamlines mounting in cabinets drilled on that system. The lever disconnect helps detach the drawer member from the cabinet member, making installation steps easier in tight interiors.

How KV 8405P 16 Slides Work In Real Projects

Drawer Slide Use In Cabinets And Fixtures

KV 8405P 16 side mount drawer slides are classified as side mount drawer slides, so they support drawer boxes from the cabinet sides in typical kitchen, bath, or storage cabinetry built around that mounting style. With 16 inch length, these slides match drawers designed for that nominal slide length, fitting cabinets where the interior depth supports a 16 inch runner. The 1 inch over-travel lets the drawer move past the cabinet front, so contents at the extreme rear of the drawer can be accessed more easily during everyday use and stocking. Ball bearing construction means the moving members ride on ball bearings, providing a consistent sliding action from fully closed to full over-travel in ordinary cabinet environments. The anochrome finish provides a metallic protective surface, supporting a clean appearance that pairs with other zinc-colored hardware inside a run of cabinets. The non-handed design allows either slide to be used on left or right, so installers can treat each pair as interchangeable during cabinet assembly.

Details That Help Alignment And Repeatable Results

The specified side clearance of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch on each side gives a clear target for drawer width versus opening width, which helps reduce trial-and-error fitting during shop production or on-site adjustments. The 1-13/16 inch height keeps the slide profile within a known band, aiding layout when multiple drawers are stacked and vertical spacing is tight. The 32 mm pattern aligns slide holes with standard line-bored cabinets, supporting repeatable placement using jigs or CNC-drilled panels built on that system. Lever disconnect allows the drawer member to be detached from the cabinet member, so drawers can be mounted or removed without changing cabinet alignment, which is useful when finishing interiors or servicing hardware. Polymer stop cushions moderate the stop when the slide reaches full travel, which supports quieter and smoother contact at the ends of stroke during daily operation. The ball retainer latch keeps the ball retainer engaged, supporting stable bearing positions across many open-and-close cycles in typical cabinetry. Recommended #7 x 1/2 inch Phillips pan head screws match the slide holes, which contributes to secure mounting and head seating during assembly.

Common Questions About KV 8405P 16 Drawer Slides

Choose KV 8405P 16 Slides For Precise Drawer Fit

Knape and Vogt 16 inch over travel drawer slides with 1 inch over-travel, defined 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch side clearance, and 32 mm pattern give installers clear construction targets for cabinet and drawer sizing. The lever disconnect, non-handed configuration, and recommended #7 x 1/2 inch Phillips pan head screws support efficient mounting and service. Select the 8405P 16 anochrome side mount ball bearing drawer slide when a 16 inch length, over-travel function, and side mounting are required in your next cabinet or fixture run.