KV6505 24" Over Travel Hold-in anti-rebound Ball Bearing File Drawer Slides, Unhanded Side Mount Zinc Bulk-Pack - 6505B 24

Knape And Vogt 24 Inch Over Travel Drawer Slides

Knape and Vogt 24 inch over travel drawer slides give a file drawer extra 1 inch over-travel, which pulls the drawer farther out so files or contents at the back can be reached more easily during everyday use. This 6505 series ball bearing file drawer slide is a side mount design, so it runs along the drawer sides for a familiar installation approach on file cabinets and casework. The slide has a height of 2-19/32 inches, which helps installers plan drawer box height and clearances in the cabinet opening. A closed position hold-in detent keeps the drawer in the closed position, which helps keep fronts aligned in a bank of file drawers. The zinc finish provides a clean, uniform metal surface that suits commercial casework and shop-fit projects where exposed hardware still needs a consistent look.

Key Working Details For 6505 Series Slides

• The 1 inch over-travel feature lets the 24 inch slide move the drawer slightly beyond full extension, which makes rear file folders or items easier to see and access in deeper file drawers.
• The heavy duty design supports file drawer use, so drawers carrying hanging files or paperwork can run on ball bearings engineered for that load without fighting rough travel during daily operation.
• The quick disconnect rail allows the drawer member to be separated from the cabinet member, which simplifies installing the drawer box and later removal for adjustment, service, or cabinet refinishing.
• The closed position hold-in detent adds resistance at the end of travel, which helps the drawer stay shut in normal use and maintains a flush look across multiple fronts when casework is opened and closed repeatedly.
• The 32mm pattern works with system-bored casework, which speeds installation on cabinets drilled on 32mm centers and helps align slides accurately during production or shop-built runs.
• The recommended #8 x 7/16 inch wood screw specification guides fastener selection, so installers can match shank and length to the slide holes for a secure mount into cabinet sides and drawer boxes.

Mounting And Clearance Details For Installation

This KV model 6505 24 inch length slide is a side mount ball bearing slide, so it fastens to the cabinet side and drawer side for a straight, stable track. The specified side clearance of 1/2 inch plus, 1/32 inch minus, 0 inch each side defines the target gap between drawer box and cabinet interior, guiding the drawer width when building or ordering boxes. Using that side clearance with the slide height of 2-19/32 inches helps cabinetmakers proportion drawer parts so the slide sits correctly on the side and operates freely. The 32mm pattern aligns the slide mounting holes with standard European-style casework drilling, which can shorten layout time when installing rows of file drawers in commercial or institutional cabinetry.

Using 6505B 24 Slides In File Drawer Projects

Where These 24 Inch Slides Fit Best

The Knape and Vogt 6505B 24 side mount drawer slides are designed as ball bearing file drawer slides, so they fit applications where drawers carry files or similar office materials over the full 24 inch run. Their 1 inch over-travel lets deep file drawers extend past the cabinet face, which is useful on lateral files or base cabinets where documents fill the back section. With a slide height of 2-19/32 inches, these slides suit medium-height drawer sides often used in file drawer construction, leaving room for hanging file rails or tall folders above the runners. The zinc finish works well in office casework, shop cabinets, or utility storage where metal hardware is exposed when drawers are opened. Because the slide follows a 32mm pattern, it integrates with system-bored cabinet sides in production shops, supporting consistent placement across multi-drawer runs.

Details That Support Smooth, Repeatable Results

The heavy duty ball bearing construction of the 6505 series supports file drawer duty cycles, so drawers subject to frequent opening and closing can move along the 24 inch track with controlled motion. The closed position hold-in detent keeps the drawer snug at the front of the slide, which reduces drift from vibration and helps keep reveals even across a bank of file fronts. The quick disconnect rail feature allows installers to mount the cabinet member first, then attach the drawer member once the box is ready, simplifying workflows where cabinet cases and drawers are assembled in stages. That disconnect also aids later alignment work, since the drawer box can be removed to access mounting screws without disturbing casework. Using the recommended #8 x 7/16 inch wood screw ties the slide firmly into typical cabinet materials, which supports long-term alignment of the 1 inch over-travel and maintains the slide geometry set by the side clearance dimensions.

Common Questions About KV 6505B 24 Slides

Selecting These Slides For File Drawer Runs

The Knape and Vogt 6505B 24 side mount drawer slides combine 24 inch length, 1 inch over-travel, and a 2-19/32 inch height to support file drawer projects that need full access and consistent alignment. Using the specified side clearance and 32mm pattern streamlines cabinet drilling and drawer sizing on production or custom jobs. Specifying the recommended #8 x 7/16 inch wood screw and the quick disconnect rail feature supports efficient mounting and later service work. For file drawer casework where a heavy duty, zinc finished, ball bearing slide is needed, this 6505 series model provides the working details to plan and execute the installation.