22 inch soft close drawer slides 280-975

22 Inch Soft Close Drawer Slides For Smooth Action

22 inch soft close drawer slides from King Slide use a ball bearing design to support full extension travel, so the drawer can open its full length while staying aligned under load. The soft-close function controls the last part of travel, so the drawer closes gently instead of slamming at the cabinet face. A soft-close travel distance of 1-3/8 inches manages this final movement, which helps protect drawer fronts and reduces impact on the cabinet. These side mount slides fit in a side mount configuration, so they work along the drawer sides where many shop and cabinet layouts already expect hardware. An unhanded design lets the same slide work on either side, which simplifies stocking and layout for installers building banks of drawers.

Key Slide Details That Support Cabinet Builds

• The full extension design allows the drawer to travel its entire length, so the back of the drawer remains accessible for storage and hardware adjustments.
• The soft-close function adds controlled resistance at the end of travel, which helps drawers settle closed without bounce in everyday use.
• The 1-3/8 inch soft-close travel distance defines how much of the closing stroke is damped, which supports consistent closing feel across matching cabinets.
• The 1/2 inch side clearance spec sets the gap between drawer side and cabinet side, guiding drawer box sizing and carcass layout during fabrication.
• The 1-13/16 inch height sets the vertical space the slide occupies, which helps plan stack spacing when running multiple drawers in a cabinet.
• The 32 mm pattern detail ties into common 32 mm line boring, so hole drilling can follow a familiar system layout in the shop or on site.

Side Mount Installation Dimensions And Fastener Choice

This King Slide side mount ball bearing slide is built for a 1/2 inch side clearance, so the drawer and cabinet widths can be sized around that known gap for repeatable fit. The 1-13/16 inch overall height influences where to place vertical rows of holes when stacking several drawers in a run. A 22 inch length suits cabinet depths that match this slide length, allowing the drawer box to run nearly the full internal depth. Recommended fasteners are #8 x 7/16 inch Phillips pan head, so the head style and length match the slide holes and material thickness in most cabinet sides and drawer boxes.

Using King Slide Soft Close Slides In Projects

Where These 22 Inch Slides Fit Best

King Slide 22 inch full extension soft-close ball bearing drawer slides suit cabinets that can accept a 22 inch slide length, so standard bases and tall units can gain full-depth drawers. The side mount configuration works with drawer boxes that have straight, solid sides, so installers can attach along the outside face without additional brackets. With 1/2 inch side clearance designed into the slide, cabinet cases and drawer widths can be laid out for that spacing, which simplifies repeating a proven cabinet design across a job. The 1-13/16 inch slide height fits common drawer side heights, so the slide can sit low enough for stability while leaving material above for joinery. The 32 mm pattern matches common system boring, which lets production shops tie the slide directly into existing line-bored casework.

Details That Support Smooth, Repeatable Drawer Action

The soft-close ball bearing design in this 280-975 slide manages closing over a 1-3/8 inch travel distance, so the drawer is pulled into its final position with controlled motion. That damping window helps drawers settle flush with the cabinet front, which supports consistent reveals across a bank of drawers. Ball bearing movement supports a smooth feel through the full extension stroke, so heavy drawers can be opened to the back without rough spots. Unhanded construction lets the same part work on left and right, which reduces part variation and simplifies replacement when servicing existing cabinets that already use this model. The 22 inch full extension length lets the slide carry the drawer fully out of the cabinet body, so contents at the back remain within easy reach. Recommended #8 x 7/16 inch Phillips pan head fasteners match the slide hole sizing, which supports a snug fit of the slide against wood cabinet sides and drawer boxes.

Common Questions About King Slide 280-975 Drawer Slides

Selecting These Slides For Side Mount Drawer Runs

The King Slide 22 inch full extension soft-close ball bearing drawer slide 280-975 gives a defined 1/2 inch side clearance, 1-13/16 inch height, and 32 mm pattern, so cabinet layouts can be planned around known dimensions. With soft-close function and full extension travel in a side mount configuration, these slides suit shop builds and field installs that need controlled closing action and full drawer access. Recommended #8 x 7/16 inch Phillips pan head fasteners align with the slide design, so fastening choices remain straightforward when setting up repeatable drawer runs.