22 Inch Soft Close Drawer Slides For Full Access
22 inch full extension soft close drawer slides describe exactly what this Hickory Hardware 1055 series part is built to do: let a 22 inch drawer open its full length while the soft close mechanism controls the final travel. The full extension travel lets the drawer clear the cabinet, so the back of the drawer is accessible for storage that is normally hard to reach. The soft close feature uses the built-in mechanism to slow the closing stroke, which reduces impact at the cabinet front and helps limit drawer bounce. Side mount placement positions each slide along the drawer sides, suiting common kitchen and bathroom drawer box layouts that are already sized for side mounted hardware. Ball bearing construction supports smooth running along the slide members, so loaded drawers move predictably during daily use. The zinc, cadmium finish on this Belwith Keeler slide provides a functional coated surface, supporting typical cabinet shop and jobsite environments.
Key Drawer Slide Details For Daily Use
- The 22 inch length sets this slide up for drawers built around that depth, so the front can align with standard cabinet face frames or fronts while still reaching full extension for access.
- Full extension travel moves the drawer completely out of the opening, turning the rear storage area into usable space instead of a blind zone during regular loading and unloading.
- The soft close mechanism engages near the end of stroke, pulling the drawer closed in a controlled way that reduces slamming impact on the cabinet and drawer front joints.
- Side mount configuration matches drawer boxes built with clearance along the sides, supporting straightforward layout in cabinets already designed around side mounted hardware.
- Ball bearing action supports smooth sliding between members, which helps drawers feel consistent over time whenever users open and close them throughout the day.
- The cadmium zinc style finish on this P1055/22-2C slide provides a coated steel surface suited to typical indoor cabinet locations such as kitchens, baths, and shop-built casework.
Side Mount Drawer Slide Fit And Motion Details
This full extension side mount drawer slide is part of the 1055 series, so its basic design, motion type, and soft close mechanism follow a consistent pattern across that series. The 22 inch length works in cabinet layouts where the case depth supports that run, aligning the slide travel with common base and vanity cabinet depths. Because the slide mounts to the drawer sides, cabinet builders can size drawer widths for the side clearances that match this class of side mounting hardware. Full extension travel allows drawers to be designed so that the back corners still clear the face of the cabinet when fully open, which helps prevent users from having to reach deep into the box to access stored items. The soft close function manages the last part of the closing cycle, which supports quieter operation in busy kitchen and bathroom settings.
Using This P1055 22 Inch Slide In Projects
Where This Side Mount Drawer Slide Works
This Hickory Hardware 22 inch full extension soft close ball bearing drawer slide is specified for side mount use, so it suits cabinet and furniture projects that already allocate space along the drawer sides for hardware. In kitchen and bathroom cabinets, the 22 inch length aligns with many base and vanity cabinet depths, which allows drawers to run nearly to the back panel while still taking advantage of the full extension design. The ball bearing movement inside the members helps drawers feel smooth as they travel, which is useful on drawers that hold frequently used items. In shop-built casework or storage units, this same 22 inch length can be used wherever the case depth supports a 22 inch slide, giving builders a consistent motion profile across multiple units in the same project.
Why These Soft Close Features Support Consistency
The 1055 series soft close mechanism inside this Belwith Keeler slide engages near the end of travel, so once the user pushes the drawer most of the way closed, the slide takes over and pulls the drawer gently against the cabinet front. This behavior reduces the stress on drawer joints and cabinet fronts compared to a free-slamming drawer, which supports more consistent alignment over time in typical residential installations. Full extension travel also contributes to consistency, because every drawer built around this slide can present the same access pattern, with the back of the drawer extending to a predictable position when fully open. The side mount arrangement keeps the hardware accessible along the drawer sides during layout and adjustment, which is helpful when aligning multiple drawers in a bank to run on the same plane. Together, the soft close function, ball bearing action, and defined 22 inch run help installers and cabinet shops standardize drawer performance across projects that use the P1055/22-2C slide.
Common Questions About The P1055/22-2C Drawer Slide
What type of drawer slide is the P1055/22-2C?
The P1055/22-2C is a Hickory Hardware 22 inch full extension soft close ball bearing side mount drawer slide, so it provides full drawer travel with a controlled soft closing action.
How long is this Hickory Hardware drawer slide?
This slide has a 22 inch length, which suits drawers and cabinet cases designed around a 22 inch slide run where full extension access to the drawer contents is desired.
What mounting style does this drawer slide use?
This Belwith Keeler slide is a side mount design, so it attaches along the sides of the drawer and the cabinet, matching common side clearance layouts in many cabinets.
Does this slide provide full extension travel?
This 1055 series drawer slide offers full extension travel, allowing the drawer to move completely out of the opening so the rear storage area can be accessed more easily.
What type of closing action does this drawer slide have?
This drawer slide features a soft close mechanism, so the slide manages the final part of the closing stroke to reduce slamming and impact against the cabinet front.
What finish does the P1055/22-2C drawer slide use?
The P1055/22-2C is described with a cadmium zinc style finish, providing a coated metal surface suited to typical indoor cabinet environments such as kitchens and bathrooms.
Choose This 22 Inch Slide For Full Extension Soft Close
For cabinets needing a 22 inch full extension soft close drawer slide, this Hickory Hardware 1055 series side mount option ties together length, motion, and soft close control in one matched component. The ball bearing construction and cadmium zinc style finish support smooth, consistent movement in everyday kitchen, bathroom, or casework applications. When a project calls for full access to drawer contents and quieter closing, the P1055/22-2C slide from Belwith Keeler provides a clearly defined 22 inch, side mounted solution ready for integration into new builds or cabinet upgrades.
