18 Inch Soft Close Ball Bearing Slide Use

18 inch soft close ball bearing slide describes a King Slide 18 inch full extension soft-close ball bearing drawer slide that supports drawers opening the full slide length, which helps installers deliver full access to drawer contents along standard cabinet depths. The side mount design places this slide on the drawer sides, keeping the cabinet floor clear so fabricators can follow common carcass layouts. The soft-close function slows the final part of travel, which helps reduce slam impacts on drawer fronts and cabinet faces. A 1-3/8 inch soft-close travel distance defines how much of the closing stroke is damped, giving a predictable feel on every close. The unhanded configuration allows the same slide model on either side of the drawer, which simplifies ordering and jobsite layout. The zinc finish identifies the metal appearance that matches typical cabinet hardware aesthetics.

Key Drawer Slide Details For Installers

• The 18 inch length sets the drawer travel distance, which lets cabinetmakers size drawer boxes so they use common 18 inch depth layouts while still achieving full extension for practical storage access.
• A side clearance of 1/2 inch defines the needed space between drawer side and cabinet wall, giving installers a clear milling and spacing target for smooth ball bearing movement.
• The slide height of 1-13/16 inch establishes the minimum drawer side height available for mounting, which helps fabricators plan side profiles and avoid interference with bottoms or top rails.
• The 32 mm pattern designation signals mounting hole locations following the 32 mm system, which supports efficient line boring setups in cabinet shops using system drilling equipment.
• The soft-close function combined with a 1-3/8 inch soft-close travel distance shapes the closing feel, which helps projects meet expectations for controlled, quiet drawer closure in everyday use.
• Sale in both broken and full box quantities, with a discount on full box quantities, lets shops buy per-job or in volume, aligning purchasing with project size and budget targets.

Side Mount Drawer Slide Fit And Fastening

This King Slide side mount drawer slide uses a side clearance of 1/2 inch, so the gap between each drawer side and the cabinet side wall must follow that value for the ball bearings to track smoothly under load. The 18 inch length and 1-13/16 inch height define the basic envelope of the slide, allowing cabinetmakers to size drawer boxes and interior clearances around a consistent hardware profile. The 32 mm pattern reference matches common system-bored cabinet sides, so installers can align slide mounting points with pre-drilled rows instead of laying out each hole manually. Recommended fasteners are #8 x 7/16 inch Phillips pan head, which match the slide mounting zones and give a practical screw size for typical cabinet side and drawer side materials.

Drawer Slide Use, Layout, And Project Planning

Where This Side Mount Slide Fits Best

This King Slide 18 inch full extension soft-close ball bearing drawer slide fits projects built around 18 inch drawer travel where full access to the interior is needed, such as cabinet drawers sized to standard kitchen or shop case depths. The side mount configuration works with cabinet designs that reserve both cabinet sides for hardware, keeping the bottom free for structural support or design features. A side clearance of 1/2 inch on each side gives a fixed design dimension, so detailers can design drawer widths and case openings to repeat that spacing across a run of cabinets. The 1-13/16 inch slide height supports use on drawer sides tall enough to capture the full profile, which suits many base cabinet and utility drawer layouts. With an unhanded construction, the same slide model can be installed on left and right sides, keeping inventory and planning straightforward for repetitive runs.

Details That Support Repeatable Drawer Results

The soft-close function with a 1-3/8 inch soft-close travel distance sets a consistent closing zone, so drawers transition into a controlled, damped motion near the cabinet face, which can reduce adjustment time related to slammed fronts. Ball bearing construction supports smooth movement along the full 18 inch extension, giving end users a uniform feel from open to close that reflects careful hardware selection. The 32 mm pattern notation aligns the slide with industry-standard hole spacing, helping shops that use 32 mm drilling lines position slides consistently and speed installation across multiple cabinets. Recommended #8 x 7/16 inch Phillips pan head fasteners match the slide mounting expectations, which aids in holding power without requiring oversized pilot holes in typical cabinet-grade materials. Availability in broken and full box quantities, with a discount on full box quantities, lets operations align ordering with production runs, controlling inventory while still having the part number 280-973 ready for repeat specifications.

Common Questions About King Slide 280-973 Use

Choose This Slide For 18 Inch Soft-Close Drawers

The King Slide 18 inch full extension soft-close ball bearing drawer slide with a 1/2 inch side clearance and 1-13/16 inch height offers a defined hardware profile for repeatable cabinet work. The soft-close function with 1-3/8 inch soft-close travel distance sets a consistent closing feel across a project. The 32 mm pattern and unhanded side mount design align well with system-bored cabinets and straightforward left-right installation. With availability in both broken and full box quantities, and a discount for full box quantities, Wurth Baer Supply supports both one-off builds and larger production runs.