Knape & Vogt 8407 Series Full Extension Ball Bearing Drawer Slide in Zinc For Production Cabinetry

The KV 8407 Series is a 16 inch, full-extension, side-mount ball-bearing drawer slide finished in zinc — a workhorse choice for cabinet shops and contractors who need a capable, volume-ready slide that blends into the cabinet interior and stays put at both ends of its travel.

Key Features

• Full extension brings the entire drawer out to the cabinet face, making the full depth of storage reachable at open.
• 100 lb weight capacity per pair handles loaded utility, kitchen, and bath drawers well within the standard residential range.
• Hold-in anti-rebound detent keeps the drawer firmly closed without drifting or bouncing back open after a firm push.
• Ball-bearing movement delivers smooth, consistent travel under load across the full 16 inch stroke.
• Zinc finish on steel provides corrosion resistance for everyday indoor use and holds up through years of shop and site handling.
• Non-handed design means the same slide fits either side of the drawer, cutting down on ordering complexity on multi-drawer jobs.

Where This Slide Fits

A 16 inch slide suits drawers in base cabinets, bathroom vanities, and utility casework where the cabinet interior runs roughly 15 to 16 inches deep. Full extension is the right call for any drawer whose contents need to be reachable at the back — pots-and-pans drawers, file drawers, and tool storage are all candidates. The hold-in anti-rebound detent is especially useful in high-traffic drawers: it resists vibration-triggered drift and stops the drawer from rebounding after a firm close, which matters in a busy kitchen or a production shop install where drawers get a workout from day one.

Side mount with 1/2 inch clearance per side is the standard setup. Size the drawer box 1 inch narrower than the cabinet opening and the slides drop straight into place.

Finish and Construction

The zinc finish is a zinc-plated steel surface — functional, indoor-rated, and matched to the look of a standard production cabinet interior. It is not stainless and not intended for wet or washdown environments, but it handles the humidity and temperature variation of a normal residential or light-commercial install without issue. The steel members run on steel ball bearings in full-length raceways, so the movement stays smooth through the rated load range over the life of the cabinet.

This is a standard zinc-finish slide, not a white epoxy or black powder-coat option. If your project calls for a color-matched interior, check sibling finishes in the 8407 family.

Who Orders This Slide

Cabinet shops running production lines reach for the KV 8407 when they need a reliable, mid-capacity full-extension side-mount slide that does not require sorting by handed pairs at the bench. The non-handed design and Poly-Pack packaging keep the workflow moving. Contractors sourcing for residential renovations get a 100 lb slide that covers the range of household drawer loads without over-specifying. Homeowners tackling a drawer replacement will find it straightforward to install — mark, drill, and screw, with no handedness to manage.

Common Questions

A Dependable Slide for Everyday Production Work

The KV 8407 in zinc delivers full extension, a solid 100 lb capacity, and a hold-in detent that keeps drawers where they belong — in a non-handed, volume-ready package that keeps the bench moving and the install clean.