Knape And Vogt 18 Inch Over Travel Soft Close Slides

Knape and Vogt 18 inch over travel soft close drawer slides give full extension movement with integrated soft-close action, so drawers travel the full length and return smoothly into the cabinet. The 8455 series soft close design uses Force Management technology, which controls closing speed and pull-in, helping drawers settle consistently in everyday shop or jobsite use. A 90-pound rating supports typical residential and light commercial storage loads while still running on ball bearings, which matters when drawers carry tools, hardware, or dense material samples. These side mount, ball bearing slides fit standard drawer construction workflows and align with common cabinet layouts. The black finish matches darker casework and is useful where hardware needs a subdued appearance inside the cabinet. This model 8455FMB EB 18 is part of the non-handed 8455 series, providing the same slide for either side of the drawer.

Key 8455 Series Soft Close Slide Details

• The full extension design lets the drawer open to its full 18 inch length, which exposes the full drawer box so stored items are reachable without working around the face frame or cabinet sides.
• The 90-pound rating supports heavier drawer contents, so installers can use these slides on utility drawers or kitchen bases that hold dense loads without overtaxing the slide.
• The integrated soft-close with Force Management technology controls the closing motion, which reduces slam impact on the cabinet and helps protect joinery over repeated use.
• The side mount configuration matches common cabinet slide preparation, so fabricators can route or drill to familiar patterns while keeping the drawer sidewalls available for typical construction details.
• The black finish on the slides coordinates with dark interiors, which helps the hardware visually recede, especially in contemporary cabinet designs that use darker casework materials.
• The bulk pack 8455FMB EB 18 format groups slides for higher volume jobs, which suits production environments that stage multiple cabinet installations from a single part number.

Mounting Details For 18 Inch Side Mount Slides

The 8455FMB EB 18 side mount layout uses a side clearance of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch, minus 0 inch on each side, which sets the target drawer width relative to the opening for proper slide engagement. A slide height of 1-13/16 inch defines how much vertical space the slide occupies on the drawer side, guiding where to position the slide against the drawer box and cabinet side. The 18 inch length matches typical base and utility drawer depths, helping layout in standard carcass dimensions. A 32 mm pattern is present, so the slide can align with system line boring, which speeds up drilling in shops already set up for 32 mm case construction. The non-handed design means the same slide works on either side of the drawer, simplifying layout and reducing part sorting during installation.

Using 8455FMB EB 18 Slides In Cabinet Projects

Where These 18 Inch 8455 Slides Are Applied

The Knape and Vogt 8455FMB EB 18 slide fits side mount drawer applications that call for full extension and soft-close action, so it works well in base cabinets, utility cabinets, and similar casework where full drawer access is needed. A 90-pound rating supports drawers that handle tools, cookware, or hardware assortments, which is important in workshops or kitchens that see repeated loading and unloading. The side clearance specification of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch, minus 0 inch each side sets a precise fit window, which matters when building runs of casework that must pull out consistently without racking. The 1-13/16 inch slide height and 18 inch length coordinate with common drawer side heights and cabinet depths, so these slides can be integrated into standard construction details without reworking cabinet layouts. The 32 mm pattern ties into system line boring, which helps production shops align mounting positions using existing boring machinery.

Details That Support Smooth, Repeatable Drawer Action

The integrated soft-close with Force Management technology manages the final closing stroke, which protects the drawer and face from hard slams and helps keep reveals consistent over time. Three ball bearings per inch of slide length support the moving member on multiple contact points, which aids smooth, quiet operation as the drawer cycles under load. Polymer stop cushions add another layer of noise reduction at travel limits, which matters in occupied spaces where metal-on-metal impact would be noticeable. The push-in lever enables drawer removal without tools at the slide interface, so drawers can be lifted off the slide for adjustments or service and then returned to the same slide tracks. A ball retainer latch and ramps support easy drawer insertion, guiding the members back together so the drawer engages the soft-close mechanism reliably. The non-handed configuration lets installers pull from a single stack of slides for both sides of a run, which streamlines repetitive installation work across a project.

Common Questions About 8455FMB EB 18 Slides

Selecting 18 Inch 8455 Slides For Your Project

The Knape and Vogt 8455FMB EB 18 over travel soft close drawer slide combines a 90-pound rating, full extension, and side mount design, so it fits many base and utility drawer applications that need smooth access. The defined side clearance of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch, minus 0 inch each side and 1-13/16 inch slide height give clear layout targets when building drawers to suit. With integrated soft-close using Force Management technology and three ball bearings per inch, this 8455 series model supports quiet, controlled motion in everyday use. For projects needing an 18 inch black side mount slide with full extension and soft-close, this part number ties those requirements into one repeatable solution.