Blum 563H Tandem Plus Blumotion 9" Soft-Close Full Extension 90 lb Undermount Drawer Slide, Zinc, 01668441

Zinc Undermount Drawer Slide For Small Cabinet Drawers

The Blum TANDEM plus BLUMOTION 9 inch undermount slide is a fully concealed, full-extension runner with integrated BLUMOTION soft-close, built for small cabinet drawers with 1/2 to 5/8 inch sides. At 9 inches, it is the compact end of the TANDEM plus BLUMOTION range — the right call for spice drawers, narrow vanity boxes, and any shallow run where a standard 18 or 21 inch slide simply will not fit.

Key Features

• Fully concealed undermount design — the slides mount beneath the drawer box, keeping the interior completely hardware-free when the drawer is open.
• Full extension — the entire drawer box travels to the cabinet face, giving complete access to the contents.
• Integrated BLUMOTION soft-close — a built-in damper catches the drawer near the end of travel and settles it shut without slamming.
• 90 lb weight capacity per pair — handles loaded small drawers with substantial margin to spare.
• Fits face-frame and frameless cabinets — one slide model covers both construction types with the appropriate rear hardware.
• Roller bearing on steel, zinc finish — smooth, quiet travel in a corrosion-resistant package sized for production and custom work alike.

Where the 9 Inch Length Earns Its Place

Most undermount slides start at 12 or 15 inches, which means shallow drawers get left without a good concealed option. This 9 inch slide fills that gap. Spice pull-outs in a 12 inch base cabinet, narrow drawer stacks in a bath vanity, small utility drawers in a desk or workstation — these are the jobs where specifying a longer slide is not an option and a side-mount would show hardware the design does not want. At 9 inches of full extension, the entire box comes out to the opening so nothing hides at the back, even in a shallow run.

Steel, Zinc, and BLUMOTION Damping

The slide is built on steel members with a zinc finish, which stands up to years of indoor service without visible wear. Travel runs on a roller-bearing carriage, which is quieter under load than plain nylon wheels and consistent over time. The BLUMOTION damper is integrated into the slide body rather than added as an afterthought, so the closing feel is the same on the first installation as it is on the ten-thousandth cycle. Because the slide rides under the drawer box, the zinc finish stays hidden in use — function matters here more than appearance, and the construction delivers it.

Who Reaches for the 9 Inch Slide

Custom cabinet shops building shallow spice and utility drawers are the primary buyers. Bath vanity builders who want a concealed slide in a narrow drawer stack will find this the only TANDEM plus BLUMOTION length that fits without overrunning the box. Designers specifying handle-less fronts in tight spaces get the soft-close feel they need at a length that actually works. Contractors finishing out a bathroom renovation with a vanity that calls for small, clean-looking drawers can pull from this SKU with confidence. If the drawer is 9 inches deep, 1/2 to 5/8 inch sides, and the design demands a concealed slide, this is the product.

The Right Slide for a Shallow Drawer Done Right

At 9 inches, this TANDEM plus BLUMOTION slide gives small drawers the same full-extension, soft-close quality the longer lengths deliver — without compromise, and without reaching for a workaround.