Hettich Actro 5D Undermount Drawer Slide For Precise Frameless Cabinet Builds

The Hettich Actro 5D is a 350mm right-hand, full-extension undermount drawer runner built for frameless cabinetry — carrying drawer boxes with 1/2 to 5/8 inch sides at full access with integrated soft-close and ball-bearing precision. This is the right-hand cabinet member; pair it with the matching left-hand runner to complete one drawer installation.

Key Features

• Full extension brings the entire drawer box to the cabinet face, making every inch of the interior reachable.
• Integrated soft-close catches the drawer near the end of travel and settles it shut without a slam.
• 88 lb capacity per pair handles loaded kitchen, bath, and storage drawers with confidence.
• Ball-bearing carriage delivers a smooth, consistent pull across the full 350mm travel length.
• Right-hand orientation — sold as a single runner; a left-hand mate is required to form a working pair.
• Fits 1/2 to 5/8 inch drawer sides in the 16mm thickness class standard for dovetailed and doweled boxes.

Where This Runner Fits the Job

A 350mm undermount runner suits drawers in base cabinets with interior depths in the 13 to 14 inch range — a common dimension for upper base drawers, spice pull-outs, and shallower utility drawers in residential kitchens and bath vanities. Because it delivers full extension, whatever goes in the back of the box is just as reachable as what sits in front. Frameless production shops running 32mm-system panels will find this runner drops directly onto the line-bored cabinet side without additional adapter hardware. It is the right specification for contemporary European-style case goods and modern slab-front kitchens where a clean, hardware-free interior is part of the design.

Construction and Finish

The Actro 5D runner is built from steel with a zinc finish — a functional, corrosion-resistant surface suited to indoor cabinet environments. The ball-bearing carriage runs in formed steel raceways, giving the slide a precise, low-friction feel that holds up through years of daily cycling. Because the runner mounts entirely beneath the drawer box, the zinc finish stays out of sight once the drawer is installed; what it delivers is durability and dimensional consistency across a production run rather than a decorative surface. Build the drawer box to the Hettich Actro 5D specification: 350mm nominal length, the correct box width for the series' side clearance, a bottom recess, rear notch, and the drilling required for Actro 5D front locking devices.

Who Should Order This Runner

Production cabinet shops building frameless cases in volume are the natural fit for bulk single-unit ordering like this — stocking left-hand and right-hand runners separately and pairing them at installation. Custom cabinet makers specifying premium undermount hardware for a frameless kitchen remodel will find the Actro 5D's ball-bearing action and 5D adjustment capability a step up from roller-bearing economy options. The 88 lb per-pair rating covers typical kitchen drawer loads without stepping into heavy-duty territory, making this the right tier for most residential and light-commercial millwork. For heavier pull-out applications or face-frame construction, a different configuration within the Actro family or another series will better match those requirements.

The Right Runner, Ready to Pair

Stock this right-hand Actro 5D runner alongside its left-hand counterpart, build the drawer box to Hettich's specification, and add the series' locking devices — the result is a full-extension, soft-close drawer that runs precisely and stays that way.