Plastic Shelf Supports With Steel Pins 5 mm Bore - Pro Value Series IF1338CLR

Plastic Shelf Supports With Steel Pins For Cabinets

Plastic shelf supports with steel pins give cabinet and closet shelving a defined resting point, so shelves sit where they are drilled and stay aligned from opening to opening. The 5 mm bore design matches 5 mm shelf pin holes, so these Pro Value Series IF1338CLR supports fit standard metric line-boring layouts often used in cabinet and closet construction. The clear plastic support body visually blends with most interiors, so the shelf rest does its job without drawing attention at eye level. The steel pin carries the load inside the 5 mm bore, so the support body positions the shelf while the metal pin handles the point of contact in the panel. Pin length is 5/16 in., so the pin seats into the side panel while leaving working space for the shelf edge. Shelf rest area is 7/16 in. wide by 13/32 in. long, so the contact patch stays compact while supporting typical panel shelf thicknesses.

Key Shelf Support Details For Daily Use

• The plastic support with steel pin construction separates positioning and load-bearing, so the plastic body locates the shelf while the steel pin works inside the 5 mm bore under weight.
• The 5 mm bore pin format lines up with 5 mm system holes, so installers can use existing line-bored layouts in cabinets, closets, and similar casework without changing drilling tools.
• The pin length of 5/16 in. lets the pin reach into the side panel far enough to stabilize the support, while leaving the shelf edge accessible during installation and adjustment.
• The shelf rest area of 7/16 in. wide by 13/32 in. long creates a defined landing spot, so shelves contact a consistent footprint along the run instead of resting on a narrow point.
• The clear plastic support body visually recedes against most interiors, so the focus stays on the shelf material while the support continues to carry the load behind the scene.

Installation Fit Based On 5 Mm Bore Layout

The 5 mm bore design sets the installation interface, so these IF1338CLR supports press into standard 5 mm shelf pin holes drilled in cabinet or closet side panels. Pin length at 5/16 in. means the steel pin engages the panel thickness enough to stay seated while shelves slide on and off the rest area. The shelf rest dimensions of 7/16 in. wide by 13/32 in. long define the contact surface, so the front underside of a shelf has a predictable bearing point in relation to the line-bored holes. The plastic support with steel pin configuration keeps the bearing interface simple, so installers can repeat the same hole spacing and shelf height adjustments across multiple units.

Using IF1338CLR Shelf Supports In Cabinet Work

Where These 5 Mm Bore Supports Are Applied

The SAP description SHELFREST, CLEAR 5MM identifies these pieces as clear 5 mm shelf rests, so they slot naturally into cabinet, closet, and garage organization projects using 5 mm system holes. The product class Shelf Supports places them in the hardware set that carries adjustable shelving in casework, so they act as the direct interface between drilled side panels and removable shelves. The shelf rest area of 7/16 in. width by 13/32 in. length gives each shelf corner a repeatable landing pad, so rows of supports at the same height hold a shelf in a straight line. The clear plastic body keeps the support visually light inside cabinets and closets, so doors can open on clean interiors while the hardware stays in the background during normal use.

Why These Dimension Details Matter In Practice

The 5 mm bore specification controls drilling, so boring heads and jigs set to 5 mm produce holes that accept the steel pins without extra fitting work. Pin length at 5/16 in. determines how deeply the pin can sit in the side panel, so the support resists rocking as shelves are loaded and unloaded during everyday cabinet use. The shelf rest footprint of 7/16 in. by 13/32 in. concentrates support into a compact rectangle, so the underside of the shelf bears on a known area instead of a small point that could shift contact. The plastic support with steel pin material pairing keeps the structural role on the steel while the plastic shapes the shelf seat, so the contact area supports typical shelf panels along the run in cabinets, closets, and garage storage layouts.

Common Questions About IF1338CLR Shelf Supports

Select IF1338CLR Shelf Supports For 5 Mm Projects

The Pro Value Series Plastic Shelf Supports With Steel Pins 5 mm Bore IF1338CLR match 5 mm system holes, so they integrate smoothly into cabinet, closet, and storage runs built around metric line-boring. The plastic support with steel pin construction concentrates structural work on the metal pin while shaping a defined shelf rest area for consistent bearing. Sold in full box quantities only, these clear shelf supports suit production shops and serious projects that use repeated adjustable shelving points.