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Knape and Vogt 22 inch soft close drawer slides are full extension, side mount ball bearing slides designed for heavy drawers. The 200 lb. class rating supports demanding storage, so deep or tool-loaded drawers stay functional under load. The slide is recommended for drawers up to 42 inches wide, which helps support wide pantry, shop, or file drawers without changing hardware type between projects. A soft-close module with patented Force Management Technology reduces opening pull force while still damping the closing stroke, so drawers open with less effort and close without slamming. The non-handed design allows the same slide to work on either side of the drawer, which simplifies ordering and setup on site. Lever release lets the drawer be disconnected from the cabinet member, which speeds installation, removal, and adjustments during cabinet fitting.
This Knape and Vogt 8850FMB 22 slide is a side mount design, so it references off the cabinet sides for layout. A side clearance of 0.765 inch plus 0.03 inch minus 0 inch sets the target gap between the drawer and case, which guides drawer box sizing for smooth travel. The slide width is 0.76 inch, tying directly to that clearance and helping with consistent spacing from project to project. A 2.09 inch height gives a relatively tall bearing member, supporting lateral stability on wide drawers. The recommended fasteners are #8 x 5/8 inch flathead screws, which match the slide design and hole pattern for secure mounting into typical drawer and cabinet materials.
The KV Model #8850 in the 22 inch length is positioned for drawers that need both reach and strength, because the full extension travel exposes the entire drawer while the 200 lb. class rating handles heavier loads. Recommended use on drawers up to 42 inches wide ties the slide to wider cabinet bays, such as utility pull-outs, shop storage, or lateral-style drawers. The side mount format works with cabinet constructions that have strong side panels, giving the ball bearing slide a solid surface for mounting. A slide height of 2.09 inches contributes to support when drawers are loaded toward the front, since the vertical member resists racking as the drawer is pulled to full extension. The zinc finish offers a clean, neutral appearance that works behind most drawer boxes in residential or commercial casework.
The specified side clearance of 0.765 inch plus 0.03 inch minus 0 inch gives a defined sizing window, so drawer builders can dimension the box to match the slide for predictable fit. Slide width at 0.76 inch ties into that clearance range, reinforcing how much space the hardware occupies between the drawer and cabinet side. Non-handed construction reduces orientation decisions at installation, since the same slide body works left or right, which can reduce layout errors on multi-drawer runs. Lever release lets the installer engage the drawer on the slides, test travel, then remove the box for adjustments without disturbing slide alignment. The patented Force Management Technology manages closing energy so that the drawer contacts the front gently, which can help protect front reveal gaps and keep fronts sitting even across banks of drawers over repeat use.
The Knape and Vogt 8850FMB 22 slide is recommended for drawers up to 42 inches wide, supporting wide storage applications while staying within the slide's design envelope.
This slide is a 200 lb. class drawer slide, which lets it handle heavier drawer loads in shop, storage, or file applications where significant weight is concentrated.
The 8850FMB 22 is a full extension, side mount ball bearing drawer slide, so the drawer can travel its full length on smooth steel bearings.
The 8850FMB 22 uses a soft-close module with patented Force Management Technology, which reduces opening pull effort and dampens closing for controlled, quiet drawer closure.
For this Knape and Vogt slide, the recommended fasteners are #8 x 5/8 inch flathead screws, which match the slide's hole pattern for secure side mounting.
The slide has a side clearance of 0.765 inch plus 0.03 inch minus 0 inch, a slide width of 0.76 inch, and a height of 2.09 inches, all of which guide drawer and cabinet layout.
The Knape and Vogt 8850FMB 22 combines full extension travel, a 200 lb. class rating, and soft-close action, so heavy, wide drawers up to 42 inches wide stay accessible and controlled. Defined side clearance, a 0.76 inch slide width, and a 2.09 inch height give clear sizing targets for drawer construction. With non-handed design, lever release, and side mount layout, this zinc ball bearing slide offers an organized approach to building and installing drawers that need strength and smooth, soft-closing performance.
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