8071 EZ Pivot Door Slide, 30lb Capacity, Ebony Black, 14", Polybag
Description
8071 EZ Pivot Door Slide For Medium-Duty Doors
8071 EZ pivot door slide is a Knape and Vogt pocket door hardware set rated as a 30 lb class slide for medium-duty doors, so it is built to handle typical multimedia or workspace door loads within that rating. The 14 inch slide length supports pocket door layouts where the door needs to retract fully yet stay compact in smaller cabinets or enclosures. The ebony black finish allows the hardware to blend with dark cabinetry and audiovisual furniture, keeping the hardware visually low-profile when the door is open. As pocket door hardware in the KV 8070/8071/8072 family, this 8071PEZ EB 14 model fits projects already planned around that series. Being a polybag product helps keep the slide components together on the jobsite, which supports straightforward staging for installation work.
Key Pocket Door Slide Details For Installers
- The 30 lb class rating for medium-duty doors lets you match this slide to doors within that weight class, supporting typical cabinet or multimedia door sizes without over-specifying heavier hardware.
- Maximum door dimensions of 42 inch height by 24 inch width define the envelope this pocket door slide is designed to handle, so you can size the door panel to stay within those limits for consistent movement.
- Precision steel ball bearings create smooth and quiet slide operation, which helps doors retract and extend without chatter and is especially useful in multimedia or office environments.
- The follower strip bracket is designed so the follower strip can be installed after the slides are mounted, which lets you hang and align the slides first and then add the follower strip once clearances are verified.
- Multiple hinge options support inset, free-swing, overlay, thick, and extra thick door applications, so you can select hinge styles within that range to match the cabinet design while using the same slide platform.
Installation And Mounting Considerations For This Slide
This Knape and Vogt 8071PEZ EB 14 pocket door slide uses a top and bottom slide configuration, giving the door support at both edges as it pivots and retracts. The design with a follower strip bracket that accepts the follower strip after the slides are installed lets you first mount and align the 14 inch slides, then fit the follower strip to suit the door travel. With maximum door dimensions of 42 inches high by 24 inches wide, layout work can be based directly on those limits, which simplifies cabinet opening sizing. Precision steel ball bearings in the slide tracks support consistent movement as the door transitions between open and stowed positions, which is important when doors are operated repeatedly during daily use.
Using This Pocket Door Hardware In Real Projects
Where The 8071 EZ Pivot Door Slide Works Best
This Knape and Vogt 8071 EZ pivot door slide is part of the KV Model 8070/8071/8072 30 lb class series, so it fits medium-duty pocket door applications in multimedia and workspace components where that series is already specified. The 14 inch length suits cabinets where the door needs to retract alongside or behind equipment within a compact footprint. With maximum door dimensions of 42 inches high by 24 inches wide, it supports doors tall enough for many upper cabinets or equipment enclosures while keeping width in a manageable range for smooth pocket action. The ebony black finish aligns well with darker casework or rack-style furniture, helping the hardware visually recede in open positions. Multiple hinge options compatible with inset, free-swing, overlay, thick, and extra thick doors give flexibility to match the cabinet front design whether you are building flush inset fronts or bolder overlay faces.
Details That Support Repeatable Pocket Door Results
The 30 lb class rating on this pocket door slide means the mechanism is designed around medium-duty door weights, which supports repeatable performance when doors stay within that class. Precision steel ball bearings inside the slides help maintain consistent movement over repeated cycles, supporting smooth pivot and pocket action in regular use. The follower strip bracket configuration, which accepts the follower strip after slide installation, lets you work through mounting in stages: first set the top and bottom slide alignment, then fit the follower strip to follow the door path. Being identified as model 8071PEZ EB 14 within the 8070/8071/8072 family ties this product to a known Knape and Vogt pocket door hardware class, which can streamline replacement or standardized builds across multiple cabinets in the same project.
Practical Questions About This KV Pocket Door Slide
What door size is this 8071 EZ pivot door slide designed for?
This Knape and Vogt pocket door slide is designed for doors up to 42 inches high by 24 inches wide, so door panels can be planned within those dimensions for proper pocket operation.
How much door weight can the 8071PEZ EB 14 handle?
The 8071PEZ EB 14 is part of the KV 8070/8071/8072 30 lb class, meaning it is rated for medium-duty doors in that weight class for typical cabinet and multimedia use.
What does the 14 inch size mean for cabinet layout?
The 14 inch designation refers to the slide length, guiding cabinet depth and pocket space so the door can retract alongside or behind the opening within that travel.
How does the follower strip bracket help during installation?
The follower strip bracket is designed so the follower strip can be installed after the slides are mounted, allowing staged work where slide alignment is completed before tying in the follower strip.
What hinge options work with this pocket door hardware?
This KV pocket door slide supports multiple hinge options for inset, free-swing, overlay, thick, and extra thick door applications, giving flexibility to match various cabinet front styles.
Why are precision steel ball bearings important on this slide?
Precision steel ball bearings provide smooth and quiet slide operation, helping pocket doors open, pivot, and retract with controlled motion in multimedia and workspace installations.
Selecting This 8071 EZ Slide For Your Next Build
This Knape and Vogt 8071 EZ pivot door slide, model 8071PEZ EB 14, combines a 30 lb class medium-duty rating, 14 inch slide length, and 42 inch by 24 inch maximum door dimensions for defined design limits in pocket door projects. The ebony black finish, precision steel ball bearings, and follower strip bracket that accepts the follower strip after installation support clean cabinet aesthetics and a straightforward workflow. For multimedia and workspace components needing pocket door hardware within these parameters, this 8071 EZ slide configuration offers a clear, spec-backed option.
