20 inch soft close ball bearing slide 280-974

20 Inch Soft Close Ball Bearing Slide Use

20 inch soft close ball bearing slide describes a side mount drawer slide with a 20 inch length and soft-close function, so drawers travel fully and then decelerate smoothly at the end of stroke. The full extension design lets the drawer come completely out of the cabinet opening, so contents are reached without overextending or twisting the box. The soft-close function uses a 1-3/8 inch soft-close travel distance, so the last portion of closing is controlled and quiet. This slide is a side mount style, so it runs along the drawer sides rather than the bottom, matching common cabinet construction. The product is unhanded, so the same slide model works on either side of the drawer, simplifying planning and stocking. The ball bearing construction supports smooth motion, so drawers feel consistent during use.

Key Drawer Slide Details That Help Jobs Go Faster

• The 20 inch length sets the runner for typical cabinet depths, so planning box depth and setback is straightforward and repeatable.
• The full extension design lets the drawer clear the face frame or front edge, so access to the back of the drawer is direct during everyday use.
• The soft-close function with 1-3/8 inch travel distance controls the final closing stroke, so slamming is reduced and fronts align consistently against the cabinet.
• The unhanded design lets one model serve both left and right sides, so inventory is simpler and on-site selection is faster.
• The ball bearing mechanism carries the drawer on rolling elements, so movement feels smooth under normal loading conditions.

Side Mount Installation And Fit Details

This King Slide 20 inch full extension soft-close ball bearing drawer slide is a side mount drawer slide, so it attaches to the side of the drawer and the cabinet side. The required side clearance is 1/2 inch, so the gap between drawer side and cabinet side must match that allowance for proper running action. The slide uses a 32 mm pattern, so hole spacing aligns with systems built around the 32 mm cabinet drilling standard. The recommended fasteners are #8 x 7/16 Phillips pan head, so the slide is designed around that shank and head style for secure mounting into typical cabinet substrates. The slide height is 1-13/16 inch, so drawer side height and notch details can be laid out around that fixed dimension.

Where This King Slide Drawer Slide Fits Best

Side Mount Soft Close Slide In Cabinet Builds

The King Slide 20 inch full extension soft-close ball bearing drawer slide sits in the side mount drawer slide class, so it works in applications built for slides on the drawer sides. The 1/2 inch side clearance setting defines the space between the cabinet side and the drawer side, so box widths are laid out with that measurement from the start. The 1-13/16 inch slide height defines the minimum surface needed on the drawer side, so the slide body remains fully supported along its length. The 20 inch length suits cabinets laid out for that depth, so runners end near the back of the cabinet while still reaching full extension. The 32 mm pattern allows mounting to casework drilled on the 32 mm system, so positioning the slide can follow those fixed vertical and horizontal increments. The ball bearing construction gives the slide its rolling motion, so drawers travel in and out along a consistent path.

Details That Support Repeatable Drawer Installations

The 1/2 inch side clearance on this side mount slide gives a defined target when sizing drawers, so repeating that spacing cabinet to cabinet keeps the running action consistent. The 32 mm pattern provides fixed reference points for screws, so installers can align the slide using known hole centers in system-drilled cases. The recommended #8 x 7/16 Phillips pan head fasteners match the slide holes, so the head bears correctly on the steel and the length suits typical material thickness. The 1-13/16 inch height keeps the slide body compact while still defining a clear vertical footprint on the drawer side, so drawer construction can leave uninterrupted space for mounting. The soft-close function with 1-3/8 inch soft-close travel distance engages only at the final part of closing, so drawers travel freely and then pull in the last section under controlled force.

Common Questions About 280-974 Drawer Slide

Selecting This Slide For Side Mount Drawers

This King Slide 20 inch full extension soft-close ball bearing drawer slide combines side mount installation, 1/2 inch side clearance, and a 1-13/16 inch height, so drawer and cabinet layouts can be planned around known dimensions. The 32 mm pattern supports system-drilled casework, so aligning the slide into pre-bored rows is straightforward. With a 1-3/8 inch soft-close travel distance, this slide pulls the drawer in smoothly at the end of stroke, so fronts land consistently against the cabinet. For projects calling for a 20 inch side mount soft-close runner, the 280-974 model from Wurth Baer Supply offers a defined set of dimensions and mounting details.