KV6505 20" Over Travel Hold-in anti-rebound Ball Bearing File Drawer Slides, Unhanded Side Mount Zinc Bulk-Pack - 6505B 20

Knape And Vogt 6505 Drawer Slides For File Cabinets

Knape and Vogt 6505 drawer slides provide a 20 inch length over-travel, so file drawers can extend 1 inch beyond full opening, which improves top-file access and visibility at the front and back of the drawer. These 6505B 20 side mount slides are part of the Knape and Vogt 6505 Series, so they align with that series geometry on new casework runs. The slides use ball bearing action, which keeps drawer motion smooth under load and helps drawers feel controlled during daily use. A closed position hold-in detent is built into the slide, so the drawer stays pulled shut until intentionally opened, which matters on file drawers that must stay closed. The slides are unhanded, so the same member works on either side of the drawer, which simplifies layout and reduces part sorting at installation.

Key 6505B 20 Features That Support Daily Use

• The 20 inch length with 1 inch over-travel lets the file drawer extend past the cabinet front, which improves reach into the drawer and keeps stored files easier to see and handle during normal access.
• The side clearance of 1/2 inch plus or minus 1/32 inch on each side gives a defined fit window, which helps builders size drawer boxes accurately for consistent slide performance across multiple cabinets.
• The slide height of 2-19/32 inch, including the quick disconnect rail, sets the vertical space the slide occupies, which helps with planning drawer side heights and clearances in tight file pedestal or casework designs.
• The heavy duty designation signals that the 6505 Series construction is designed for demanding applications, which supports use on file drawers where concentrated paper weight places higher load on the slide members.
• The quick disconnect rail feature allows the drawer member to separate from the cabinet member, which simplifies drawer removal for finishing, shop adjustments, or service work on the cabinet interior.
• The available zinc finish gives the slide a bright plated surface, which resists typical shop and office humidity and provides a clean, uniform appearance inside casework.

Side Mount 6505 Slide Fit And Clearance Details

These 6505B 20 slides are a side mount design, so they locate along the drawer sides and cabinet side panels, which keeps the drawer box bottom free for other hardware or file supports. The specified side clearance of 1/2 inch plus or minus 1/32 inch on each side defines the drawer box width in relation to the cabinet opening, which supports repeatable fit when building multiple file drawers to the same standard. The overall slide height of 2-19/32 inch, including the quick disconnect rail, sets a clear dimension when coordinating drawer side height, which helps avoid interference with the cabinet opening rails. Recommended fasteners are #8 x 7/16 inch wood screw (WW46000), which matches the slide hole sizing and provides a common installation approach for wood case construction.

Using 6505B 20 Slides In File Drawer Projects

Where These Zinc Ball Bearing Slides Work Best

The zinc ball bearing file drawer slides 6505 Series design fits side mount file drawer applications, so it suits casework where drawers must carry paper weight smoothly on ball bearings. The 20 inch length targets cabinets built for standard file drawer depths, which helps align with common pedestal and lateral file layouts that need that travel. With a 1 inch over-travel feature, the slide lets the back of the drawer move slightly beyond the cabinet front, which improves access to hanging files or rear-stored folders without shifting user position. The closed position hold-in detent keeps the drawer held in when fully shut, which is useful on file cabinets located along walkways where fronts need to stay flush. An available zinc finish on the 6505B 20 slide provides a plated surface that performs well in typical office and shop environments, which supports long-term use around wood casework and metal filing components.

Details That Support Consistent Mounting And Service

The 6505B 20 slide uses a 32mm pattern, so its hole layout follows that system spacing, which helps align the slide with cabinet drilling patterns on casework built around 32mm construction. This 32mm pattern alignment supports faster installation on production casework because slide positions relate directly to line-bored holes. The quick disconnect rail is part of the 2-19/32 inch height, so the drawer member can be separated from the cabinet member for drawer removal, which eases finishing, transportation, and service work in the field. Heavy duty construction in the 6505 Series supports file drawer applications where concentrated load from paper or folders is normal, which reduces the chance of performance issues on drawers that see frequent opening cycles. Using the recommended #8 x 7/16 inch wood screw (WW46000) matches the slide design, which promotes secure attachment into cabinet sides and drawer boxes built from typical sheet goods.

Common Questions About 6505B 20 Drawer Slides

Selecting 6505B 20 Slides For File Drawers

The Knape and Vogt 6505B 20 heavy duty file drawer slide combines a 20 inch length, 1 inch over-travel, and ball bearing side mount action, which suits casework built for frequent file access. With a 1/2 inch plus or minus 1/32 inch side clearance and 2-19/32 inch slide height, it gives defined dimensions for planning drawer boxes and cabinet openings. For projects needing a zinc finish, 32mm pattern mounting, quick disconnect rail, and closed position hold-in detent on file drawers, the 6505 Series 6505B 20 provides those specific characteristics ready for integration into casework runs.