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KV 8500 file drawer slides use a ball bearing design to provide smooth motion, which helps heavier file drawers open and close with less effort during daily use. The 14 inch full extension length lets the drawer travel out its full rated length, giving access to the entire drawer interior without working around a partially hidden back section. These slides are side mount units, so they position against the drawer sides and cabinet sides, suiting typical file drawer construction in casework and office cabinets. The slides are unhanded, meaning each member can be used on either side, which simplifies layout and reduces orientation errors during installation. The model 8500 slides are part of the Knape and Vogt 8500 Series, tying directly to a known product family for planning replacements or matching existing hardware. The manufacturer describes this model as a file drawer slide, aligning it with storage applications that carry paperwork or similar drawer contents.
The Knape and Vogt 8500B 14 side mount configuration positions each slide directly on the drawer side and the cabinet side, supporting common file drawer construction where sides carry the slide hardware. The specified side clearance of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch per side gives a clear numeric target, so drawer box width can be sized to run smoothly within the cabinet opening while respecting the ball bearing races. The 3-51/64 inch overall height, including the quick disconnect rail, defines how much slide body occupies the drawer side, which factors into where to place the slide vertically on tall file drawer sides. The presence of a 32 mm pattern means the mounting holes tie into system-bored cabinet sides, allowing installers who use 32 mm line boring to align slides consistently across banks of drawers. The unhanded design reduces layout sorting, because the same slide member can sit on either side without dedicated left or right pieces.
The KV 8500B 14 slide has a stated length of 14 inches, which suits file drawers and storage drawers with depths that match this travel requirement in cabinets or casework. Being described as file drawer slides positions them in applications where drawers routinely carry files or similar materials, such as office casework, storage banks, or built-in cabinetry. The side mount design works with drawer boxes that present solid sides for screw mounting, a common configuration in both commercial and shop-built file drawers. The 32 mm pattern gives a natural fit into cabinet sides drilled on 32 mm centers, which is prevalent in modular systems and many production cabinet shops. The Anochrome finish, listed as the available finish for this model, provides a consistent coated surface on the slide members that integrates visually with other Anochrome hardware in the same installation.
The hold-in anti-rebound feature is described as preventing bounce back, which helps drawers stay seated after being pushed closed, supporting clean alignment of fronts across file banks even when drawers are closed with varying force. The positive in and out stops constrain travel in both directions, so drawers stop at consistent points and users feel a defined end of travel without over-extending the members. Factory-attached drawer release clips with quick disconnect drawer members mean the disconnect hardware is already in place, allowing drawers to be separated from cabinet members in a controlled way when adjustments, finishing, or service work require removal. The retainer that holds 3 bearings per inch of race distributes ball bearings along the travel path, which contributes to the smooth and quiet motion that Knape and Vogt highlights for this model. The side clearance specification of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch per side narrows the acceptable tolerance window, helping builders aim for a fitting range that supports free sliding without racking. The listed 3-51/64 inch slide height, including the quick disconnect rail, gives a precise dimension that can be factored into multi-drawer layouts where vertical spacing is tight. The recommended #7 x 1/2 inch Phillips pan head screws align with the slide hole sizing, which can simplify fastener selection when fastening to typical cabinet and drawer side materials used in file storage assemblies.
The KV 8500B 14 is described as a file drawer slide, so it is positioned for drawers that carry files or similar storage loads in office or casework applications.
The KV 8500B 14 uses a side clearance of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch per side, guiding drawer box width relative to the cabinet opening for smooth operation.
The 8500B 14 slide has a height of 3-51/64 inch including the quick disconnect rail, which defines how much vertical space it occupies on the drawer side.
The KV 8500 slide is specified with a 32 mm pattern, allowing alignment with cabinet sides bored on 32 mm centers in system-based construction.
The KV 8500B 14 factory-attached drawer release clips with quick disconnect drawer members let the drawer be separated from the cabinet member, simplifying adjustments or finishing steps.
The KV 8500B 14 has a hold-in feature to prevent bounce back, which helps drawers stay closed and fronts remain aligned in file drawer banks.
The Knape and Vogt 8500B 14 slide combines a 14 inch full extension length with a side mount, unhanded design, giving file drawer projects a defined fit target that works with common cabinet layouts. The specified side clearance of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch per side and the 3-51/64 inch height, including the quick disconnect rail, provide concrete sizing data to design drawer boxes and openings around. The file drawer slide designation, ball bearing construction, and hold-in feature to prevent bounce back align with file storage runs where smooth travel and consistent closing are important. Selecting this model lets builders tie into the Knape and Vogt 8500 Series, using its documented dimensions and 32 mm pattern to plan repeatable installations.
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