Soft-Close Concealed Slide Built for Face-Frame Cabinets

The Grass Maxcess 21 inch 7/8-extension undermount slide brings integrated soft-close and a clean, hardware-free look to traditional face-frame cabinetry at a price point below full-extension premium lines. It is rated 75 lb per pair and runs on roller bearings in a zinc-finished steel housing.

Key Features

• Face-frame cabinet design: This version is engineered specifically for face-frame construction, with the rear support geometry face-frame installs require.
• 7/8-extension travel: Opens nearly the full drawer length, with a small manufacturer-stated extension loss that keeps the price lower than full-extension models.
• Integrated soft-close: A built-in damper catches the drawer near the end of travel and settles it closed without slamming.
• 75 lb weight capacity per pair: Handles typical kitchen and bath drawer loads in a concealed package.
• Roller-bearing carriage, zinc-finished steel: Smooth, quiet travel and lasting indoor durability from a steel-and-zinc construction.

Where the Maxcess Fits in a Face-Frame Shop

Face-frame cabinetry is the most common construction in American residential kitchens, and it creates a specific installation challenge for undermounts: the cabinet side is set back behind the frame, so the rear end of the slide needs proper support. The Maxcess face-frame version addresses this directly. It pairs the concealed look of an undermount with the mounting geometry that traditional framed boxes demand.

For production shops running face-frame lines, this slide delivers soft-close on a concealed runner without stepping up to the cost of a synchronized full-extension system. It suits kitchen drawers, bathroom vanities, and built-in furniture pieces where rear access to the last inch or two of the drawer is not the priority but a clean, quiet close is.

Steel Construction and Zinc Finish

The Maxcess slide is built from steel with a zinc finish, which protects the members through years of indoor service. The roller-bearing carriage runs quietly under load and keeps travel consistent. Because the slide mounts beneath the drawer box and stays fully concealed when the drawer is open, the zinc finish is functional rather than decorative. For installations where the slide will never be seen, it does exactly what it needs to do.

Matching the Slide to the Right Job

The Maxcess is the right call for shops that want concealed slides and soft-close on face-frame boxes without the investment of a full-extension synchronized line. Its 75 lb dynamic rating covers the everyday loads in a kitchen or bath drawer — spices, utensils, folded linens, toiletries. Designers specifying handle-less fronts or contractors finishing out a traditionally styled kitchen will find it hits the balance between a clean look and a budget that makes sense at volume.

If a job requires the drawer to open fully to the cabinet face, step up to a full-extension undermount. If the cabinet is frameless, choose the frameless Maxcess version instead of this face-frame model. Build the drawer box to the Grass specification for the Maxcess series: 21 inch nominal length, correct box width for the required side clearance, bottom recess, and rear notch. In face-frame cabinets, the matching rear mounting brackets are required to support the back of the slide and are sold separately.

The Right Undermount for Face-Frame Work on a Production Budget

When a traditional cabinet box needs a concealed runner and a quiet close, the Maxcess face-frame version delivers both without overspecifying for the job.