Hettich Actro 5D 400 mm Soft-Close Full Extension 88 lb Undermount Drawer Slide, Left Hand, Zinc, 9257071

Zinc Ball-Bearing Undermount Runner for Frameless Cabinet Work

The Hettich Actro 5D is a 400mm full-extension, soft-close undermount drawer slide designed for frameless cabinetry — a concealed runner that mounts beneath the drawer box and stays completely hidden when the drawer is open. This listing is the left-hand member, sold as a bulk single.

Key Features

• Full extension brings the entire drawer box out to the cabinet face, giving complete access to the back of the drawer.
• Integrated soft-close catches the drawer near the end of travel and settles it shut quietly without slamming.
• Ball-bearing carriage delivers smooth, precise travel under load across the full 400mm length.
• 88 lb weight capacity per pair handles loaded kitchen, bath, and utility drawers without strain.
• 5D adjustment allows the installer to fine-tune the mounted drawer front in five directions after the drawer is hung.
• Zinc-finished steel construction provides lasting corrosion resistance for indoor installations.

Where the Actro 5D Fits the Job

This runner is built for frameless cabinet construction — the flat interior side of a European-style box where the slide mounts directly without a face frame in the way. The 400mm nominal length suits standard kitchen base and wall cabinet drawers in that depth class. Because the Actro 5D is fully concealed beneath the drawer box, it suits any application where a clean, hardware-free interior matters: modern handle-less kitchens, bath vanities, and furniture pieces where the drawer interior should read as pure wood. At 88 lb per pair, it covers the everyday demands of spice drawers, utensil trays, and moderately loaded pantry drawers without needing to step up to a heavy-duty model.

Construction and Finish

The Actro 5D runner is built from steel with a zinc finish that handles the humidity and regular use typical of kitchen and bath environments indoors. The ball-bearing carriage distinguishes it from roller-based undermounts: steel balls in formed raceways maintain consistent, smooth travel even when the drawer is pulled unevenly or loaded toward one side. The 5D adjustment capability lives primarily in the front locking devices — the runner body itself is the foundation, and the locking devices translate that adjustment range into precise front alignment after installation. Note that Actro front locking devices and brackets are Actro-series-specific and do not interchange with other Hettich runner families or other brands.

Who Orders This Runner

Production cabinet shops running frameless casework on a CNC line find the bulk single format practical: stock left-hand and right-hand members by the case and pull equal counts to assemble pairs at the line. Custom shops and installers specifying Hettich Actro for a premium kitchen project will pair this left-hand runner with its matching right-hand member to complete one drawer. Designers specifying hardware for handle-less modern interiors value the full-extension travel and the clean concealed profile. The 5D adjustment range is a particular advantage on large runs where aligning dozens of drawer fronts quickly is a labor and schedule concern.

The Right Foundation for a Concealed-Slide Install

Pair this left-hand Actro 5D runner with its right-hand mate, build the drawer box to Hettich's spec for the 400mm length, and add the series-matched locking devices — the result is a full-extension, soft-close concealed slide ready for the demands of production frameless cabinetry.