KV6505 22" Over Travel Hold-in anti-rebound Ball Bearing File Drawer Slides, Unhanded Side Mount Zinc Bulk-Pack - 6505B 22

Knape And Vogt 6505B 22 Drawer Slides For File Drawers

Knape and Vogt 6505B 22 drawer slides are 22 inch, side mount, ball bearing file drawer slides in the 6505 Series, so they support file drawer applications where smooth travel and controlled extension matter. The slides are unhanded, so the same model works on either side of the drawer, helping standardize setup on the bench. Their zinc finish provides a clean, neutral look at the slide area, matching typical drawer hardware and case interiors in shop-built cabinetry. As part of the Knape and Vogt 6505 Series, these slides are designed as side mount drawer slides, giving installers a familiar mounting style for casework and pedestal files. Being ball bearing slides, they translate consistent motion into a solid feel at open and close, which is useful on heavier file drawers that see repeat use.

Key 6505B 22 Details That Support Your Builds

• The 22 inch length matches common file drawer depths, so these slides suit many pedestal and cabinet layouts without reworking case dimensions.
• The side mount design aligns with standard case construction, so installers can use typical slide positioning jigs and workflows.
• The 1/2 inch plus or minus 1/32 inch side clearance each side gives a clear tolerance window, so shop drawings and drawer box sizing can be dialed in predictably.
• The 2-19/32 inch height, including the quick disconnect rail, defines the vertical space needed, which helps in planning drawer spacing and slide staggering in multi-drawer cabinets.
• The zinc finish provides a bright, uniform surface on the slide members, which fits well in office, file, and utility cabinetry where exposed hardware needs to look consistent.
• The recommended fasteners are #8 x 7/16 inch wood screw (WW46000), so builders know which screw size and length match the manufacturer guidance when fastening into drawer sides and cabinet members.

Mounting And Clearance Details For 6505 Side Mount Slides

The 6505B 22 slide is a side mount drawer slide from Knape and Vogt, so it is intended to be mounted along the drawer sides and case sides rather than under the drawer box. Side clearance is specified as 1/2 inch plus or minus 1/32 inch on each side, giving installers a defined gap to work toward when sizing drawer boxes. The overall slide height of 2-19/32 inch, including the quick disconnect rail, states the minimum vertical zone the slide occupies, which matters when stacking multiple drawers within a given cabinet opening. With the 22 inch nominal length, these slides align well with standard cabinet depths where full file folders run front to back.

Using 22 Inch 6505B Slides In File Drawer Projects

Where These 6505B 22 Slides Fit Best

The Knape and Vogt 6505B 22 slide is identified as a file drawer slide in the 6505 Series, so its role is to support file drawers in cabinets, pedestals, and similar casework that match a 22 inch slide length. The side mount, ball bearing construction suits installations where drawer sides can receive fasteners and where a smooth, guided movement is important under loaded file drawers. Because side clearance is 1/2 inch plus or minus 1/32 inch each side, these slides are suited to drawer boxes planned around that clearance, giving shop drawings a precise reference when laying out widths. The height of 2-19/32 inch, including the quick disconnect rail, helps designers confirm that the slide envelope fits between drawer levels, especially in multi-drawer banks that carry several file drawers stacked in a column. Being unhanded means the same 6505B 22 part is mounted on both left and right, which simplifies part stocking and layout in production or on site.

Details That Support Smooth Travel And Detent Control

The 6505B 22 slide uses ball bearing construction, so movement between members is guided by bearings rather than simple friction surfaces, which supports smoother travel when opening and closing file drawers. This model provides 1 inch over-travel, allowing the drawer to extend beyond its nominal length, so file folders at the back of the drawer move more fully into reach for labeling or retrieval. The slide has a closed position hold-in detent, so the mechanism resists minor movement from that closed position, helping the drawer remain seated when the cabinet is at rest. A quick disconnect rail is part of the design, which allows the drawer member to be separated at the rail during project stages, so case installation and drawer box handling can be done in steps. The slides are described as heavy duty, which points to their role in file drawer service where drawers often carry the weight of folders and contents while still needing consistent motion along the ball bearings.

Common Questions About 6505B 22 Drawer Slides

Selecting 6505B 22 Slides For File Drawer Builds

The Knape and Vogt 6505B 22 drawer slide combines a 22 inch length, side mount format, and ball bearing construction with 1 inch over-travel and a closed position hold-in detent, so it supports file drawers that need smooth action and extended reach. The specified 1/2 inch plus or minus 1/32 inch side clearance each side, together with the 2-19/32 inch height, gives clear dimensions for laying out case openings and drawer boxes. For projects sourcing from Wurth Baer Supply, choosing the 6505B 22 part number organizes file drawer slide selection around these defined measurements and operating details.