KV8455 16" Over Travel Soft-Close Ball Bearing Drawer Slides, Unhanded Side Mount Zinc Poly-Pack - 8455FMP 16

Knape And Vogt 8455FMP 16 Drawer Slide Use

Knape and Vogt 16 inch over travel soft close ball bearing drawer slides give a 16 inch drawer full extension with integrated soft-close action, so drawers travel fully out of the cabinet while closing smoothly into place. The 8455 series 90 pound rated design supports medium-duty drawers, which matters when planning storage loads in kitchens, offices, or shop cabinets. The unhanded side mount layout installs on either side of the cabinet without separate left and right parts, simplifying layout and inventory on larger jobs. Full extension combined with over travel lets the drawer front clear the face frame or countertop line, helping access the back of the drawer. The 8455FMP 16 model uses ball bearing construction, which keeps the slide running smoothly under load, important for drawers that see frequent daily use.

Key 8455FMP 16 Details For Installers

• The full extension 90 pound rated integrated soft-close design supports everyday drawers that need smooth travel and controlled closing, which helps reduce slamming in residential or commercial cabinetry.
• Force Management technology manages the soft-close action inside the slide, which keeps the mechanism contained in one assembly and supports consistent performance across multiple installs.
• Side clearance of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch per side defines the required drawer width, allowing precise sizing so the drawer tracks squarely without binding.
• The slide height of 1-13/16 inch determines the vertical space needed on the drawer side, which helps when setting drawer box height relative to opening and hardware.
• The 16 inch length targets standard-depth drawers, giving a predictable fit in common cabinet depths where full extension and over travel are desired.
• The 32 mm pattern layout matches a common system drilling standard, which speeds production work in shops that use line boring or CNC patterns.

Side Mount Drawer Slide Fit And Setup

This 8455FMP 16 side mount drawer slide uses a defined side clearance of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch per side, so the drawer box must be sized to leave that gap between the drawer side and cabinet side for proper running clearance. The slide height of 1-13/16 inch affects where to position the slide vertically on the drawer, which helps coordinate with drawer bottom placement and any adjacent slides. The 32 mm pattern support aligns with standard system holes, so installers can use existing row drilling to position the slide instead of custom layout. Using #7 x 5/8 inch Phillips pan head fasteners matches the recommended fasteners, which gives a head size and length suited to the slide holes and typical cabinet materials.

Real-World Use Of 8455 Series Slides

Where The 16 Inch 8455FMP Slide Works

The Knape and Vogt 8455 series full extension 16 inch slide is a side mount drawer slide class product, so it fits applications built around side-mounted hardware rather than under-mount systems. The 90 pound rated capacity makes it suitable for drawers that handle everyday loads such as utensils, office supplies, or light tools, giving enough strength without moving into heavy industrial ranges. Over travel in a 16 inch length lets the drawer extend slightly beyond the nominal length, which matters when the cabinet design creates overhanging fronts or countertop lips that could block access to the rear of the drawer. The unhanded design means each slide can serve on either left or right, which helps installers pull from one stack on the job and reduces part mix-ups during fast-paced work.

Details That Support Smooth, Repeatable Results

Three ball bearings per inch run inside each 8455 series slide, which provides a dense bearing spacing that supports smooth, even movement along the full travel, important for drawers that are opened repeatedly throughout the day. Polymer stop cushions work at the travel limits, softening the contact when the drawer reaches full open or closed position, which reduces impact noise at the ends of travel. The integrated soft-close with Force Management technology slows and pulls the drawer into the fully closed position, helping drawers seat consistently without rebounding. A push-in lever enables easy drawer removal from the slide, which speeds up adjustments, face alignment, or service work after the case is installed. The ball retainer latch and ramps guide the drawer back onto the slide during insertion, which simplifies reinstalling drawers in tight spaces or on larger projects with many openings. Together, these design points help deliver predictable operation, alignment, and feel across multiple cabinets using the same 8455FMP 16 model.

Common Questions About 8455FMP 16 Slides

Selecting The 8455FMP 16 For Your Drawers

The Knape and Vogt 16 inch over travel soft close ball bearing drawer slides pair full extension with integrated soft-close, giving a predictable motion profile for medium-duty drawers. The defined side clearance, 1-13/16 inch height, and 32 mm pattern give clear layout targets for new builds or upgrades. With a 90 pound rated capacity and unhanded side mount design, the 8455FMP 16 model from Wurth Baer Supply fits projects that need consistent performance across multiple drawer openings.