KV6505 28" Over Travel Hold-in anti-rebound Ball Bearing File Drawer Slides, Unhanded Side Mount Zinc Bulk-Pack - 6505B 28

Knape And Vogt 6505 Drawer Slide For File Use

Knape and Vogt 6505 drawer slide in the 6505B 28 model gives a 28 inch side mount option that supports file-depth drawers where a predictable slide length matters. The side mount design locates the slide on the cabinet sides, which keeps the drawer box bottom clear for files or other tall contents. The zinc finish on the slide provides a uniform metal surface, which suits typical shop and office cabinetry environments where exposed steel is common. This slide belongs to the side mount drawer slides product class, so it works within standard casework layouts that are already designed for side-mounted hardware. Being an unhanded slide, the same part works on either side of the drawer, which helps standardize inventory and simplifies layout during installation.

Key 6505B 28 Features For Drawer Projects

• The 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 each side clearance sets a defined side gap, so drawer boxes can be sized to run smoothly without excess play or binding.
• The 2-19/32 inch height, including the quick disconnect rail, establishes the vertical footprint on the drawer side, which helps with planning notch depths and clearance to shelves or rails.
• The ball bearing construction creates a rolling interface between members, which supports smoother drawer movement under load compared to friction slides.
• The heavy duty designation signals that the slide structure is built for demanding drawer applications, which benefits file or utility drawers that see frequent opening and closing.
• The closed position hold-in detent feature adds a small retaining resistance at full close, which helps the drawer stay shut in normal cabinet use instead of drifting open.
• The 1 inch over-travel capability allows the drawer to extend beyond full nominal length, which improves access to the back of the drawer in deep file or storage applications.

Installation Details And Side Mount Fit

The side clearance of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 each side defines how the opening should relate to the drawer width, so installers can mill drawer boxes with confidence that the slide will track correctly. The 2-19/32 inch overall slide height, including the quick disconnect rail, sets the band of real estate the slide occupies on the drawer side, which matters when stacking multiple drawers in a cabinet. The recommended fasteners are #8 x 7/16 inch wood screw (WW46000), which provides a screw size and length suited to anchoring the slide to typical cabinet-grade materials while staying within the slide hole pattern depth.

Using This 28 Inch Over Travel Drawer Slide

Where This Ball Bearing File Drawer Slide Fits

This 28 inch over travel drawer slide works well where deep file drawers or storage drawers are needed in cabinetry built around side mount drawer slides. The 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 each side clearance aligns with standard planning practices, so existing casework dimensions can be laid out around that gap without guesswork. The 32mm pattern on the slide allows alignment with 32mm system line boring, which helps cabinet shops that drill rows on 32mm centers position slides quickly and consistently. The unhanded design means the same 6505B 28 part number installs on both left and right sides, which reduces the number of unique components to keep on hand for repeat projects. As part of Knape and Vogt 6505 series hardware, this model fits into jobs that already specify that series, so replacements or additional drawers can match the same slide family.

Details That Support Repeatable Drawer Results

The quick disconnect rail on this slide allows the drawer member to separate from the cabinet member, which simplifies drawer installation and later removal for adjustments or service. The closed position hold-in detent gives a defined feel at the back of travel, which supports consistent alignment of drawer fronts because the drawer stops in the same position each time. The 1 inch over-travel extension brings the back of the drawer beyond the cabinet face, which improves visibility and reach into deep file drawers during daily use. The zinc finish provides a clean metal surface along the slide members, which helps the ball bearing action operate over time in typical indoor woodworking environments. The heavy duty rating of this Knape and Vogt model indicates a construction intended for demanding file drawer service, which aligns with the product class of side mount drawer slides for office or shop storage. Using the specified #8 x 7/16 inch wood screw ties directly into the engineered mounting pattern, which supports even load transfer into the cabinet and drawer sides during operation.

Common Questions About 6505B 28 File Drawer Slides

Selecting This Slide For File Drawer Projects

The Knape and Vogt 28 inch over travel drawer slide in the 6505B 28 model combines ball bearing action, heavy duty construction, and a closed position hold-in detent, so file drawers open smoothly and return to a consistent stop. With defined 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 each side clearance, 2-19/32 inch height, and 32mm pattern mounting, this slide fits cleanly into cabinet systems built around side mount drawer slides. For projects built around Knape and Vogt hardware through Wurth Baer Supply, this model gives a clear specification for deep file or utility drawer applications.