8091 4x4 Pocket Door Slide No Baseplate, 75lb Capacity, Ebony Black, 20
Description
Knape And Vogt Pocket Door Slide For 20-Inch Runs
Knape and Vogt pocket door slide 8091SP EB 20 is a 20 inch pocket door slide in ebony black that guides a single door into a cabinet pocket for concealed access. As part of the KV 8091 series of pocket door slides, this model serves as the top and bottom slide assembly for one door, letting the door travel smoothly in and out of the opening rather than swinging on traditional hinges. The 75 lb class rating supports heavy duty cabinet or multimedia doors within the rated size range, so installers can hang substantial doors while staying within the hardware limits. The KV 8091 pocket door slide is designed for applications where front doors need to retract fully for access, such as multimedia, workspace, or similar built-in cabinets that fall within the specified door dimensions.
Key Pocket Door Slide Details For Projects
- The KV 8091 pocket door slides act as top and bottom slides for a single door, so the same slide family manages the entire door travel path and keeps movement consistent from top to bottom during operation.
- The 20 inch slide length sets the basic travel distance into the cabinet pocket, which helps installers plan cabinet depth and clearances around the hardware for the intended door size.
- The 75 lb class rating for heavy duty applications supports doors within that load class, giving designers a clear limit when selecting door materials and hardware combinations around this slide system.
- The maximum supported door dimensions of 72 inches tall by 26 inches wide define the envelope for suitable doors, guiding layout decisions so the door size remains within the operational range of the 8091 system.
- The ebony black finish provides a dark, low-visibility appearance, which can help the slide blend into darker cabinet interiors or match other dark hardware in the installation.
Mounting And System Details For 8091 Pocket Slides
The KV 8091 pocket door slide is part of a coordinated system that uses top and bottom slides for one door, combined with a separate pinion shaft to connect the two. The 8092 version of this system offers pocket door slides with hinge base plates attached to the slide bracket, while the 8091 version does not have hinge base plates. This separation lets installers pair the 8091 slide length with a suitable pinion shaft and door hardware, staying within the stated 72 inch by 26 inch maximum door dimensions and 75 lb class rating for heavy duty cabinet applications.
How This Heavy Duty Pocket Door Slide Works In Use
Where This Pocket Door Hardware Performs Best
The KV 8091 pocket door slides are classified under shelf, closet and garage organization as well as multimedia and workspace components, so they fit projects where doors need to retract into a cabinet pocket for clear access. With a 20 inch length and 75 lb class rating, the 8091SP EB 20 model works on heavier doors that still fall within a maximum of 72 inches tall and 26 inches wide, giving builders a way to handle sizable fronts without exceeding the slide class. The system uses top and bottom pocket door slides for a single door, and pinion shafts in 36 inch, 48 inch, or 72 inch lengths connect these slides, allowing the vertical motion to stay synchronized across the height of the door. Because the pinion shafts can be cut to exact length as needed, installers can adapt the connection between top and bottom slides to the actual door height within the stated maximum, which helps align the drive system to the specific opening.
Design Details That Support Smooth, Repeatable Operation
The dual rack and pinion system in the KV 8091 pocket door slide eliminates any potential for sag by tying the motion of the top and bottom slides together, so the door tracks evenly instead of drooping as it travels into the pocket. That system works with precision ball bearing slides, which provide smooth and quiet operation during repeated openings and closings, benefiting installations where noise and rough travel would be a concern. The separate pinion shafts that connect top and bottom slides in 36 inch, 48 inch, or 72 inch lengths can be cut to the exact length needed, so the installer can match the shaft length closely to the door size within the 72 inch by 26 inch maximum envelope. The KV8090 cassette roller is specified for raised panel doors within this 75 lb class system, giving another component option when working with that particular door style while staying in the same overall 8091/8092 product family.
Common Questions About 8091SP EB 20 Pocket Slides
What type of door is the 8091SP EB 20 slide designed to move?
The 8091SP EB 20 pocket door slide is designed as top and bottom slides for a single door that retracts into a pocket, fitting cabinet, multimedia, or workspace openings within the specified size and load limits.
What door size works with this Knape and Vogt pocket door slide?
The KV 8091 pocket door slide supports maximum door dimensions of 72 inches tall by 26 inches wide, which defines the largest door size that fits within the system's rated operation.
How much weight can the 8091 pocket door slide support?
The KV 8091 pocket door slide has a 75 lb class rating for heavy duty applications, meaning doors within that weight class are supported when sized within the stated dimensions.
How do the top and bottom slides stay synchronized on the door?
The 8091 pocket door slides use a dual rack and pinion system, with pinion shafts connecting top and bottom slides so door motion stays synchronized and sag is eliminated during travel.
What is the role of the pinion shaft in this pocket door system?
In the KV 8091 system, pinion shafts in 36, 48, or 72 inch lengths connect the top and bottom slides, and these shafts can be cut to exact length to match the installed door height.
What finish and length does the 8091SP EB 20 slide provide?
The 8091SP EB 20 pocket door slide is a 20 inch slide in an ebony black finish, which suits darker cabinet interiors and sets the slide travel distance for the pocket door run.
Choose This 20-Inch Slide For Rated Pocket Doors
The KV 8091SP EB 20 pocket door slide combines a 20 inch length, ebony black finish, and 75 lb class rating for doors up to 72 inches tall by 26 inches wide. For projects using single pocket doors within that envelope, this dual rack and pinion system with precision ball bearing slides offers a coordinated way to move the door smoothly into the cabinet pocket.
