Undermount Drawer Slide for Precision-Aligned Frameless Cabinet Work

The Hettich Actro 5D is a 450mm full-extension concealed undermount slide with integrated soft-close, rated 88 lb per pair. This is the left-hand runner, sold as a single — pair it with the matching right-hand Actro 5D to complete one drawer installation. Designed for frameless cabinets and drawer boxes with 1/2 to 5/8 inch sides, it runs on ball bearings and mounts concealed beneath the box for a clean, hardware-free look.

Key Features

• 5D adjustment capability — the Actro 5D system allows fine-tuning of the drawer front in five directions after installation, simplifying alignment on production runs.
• Full-extension travel — the drawer opens to the cabinet face, putting the entire 450mm box within reach.
• Integrated soft-close — a built-in damper catches the drawer near the end of travel and settles it shut without slamming.
• 88 lb weight capacity per pair — handles loaded kitchen, bath, and utility drawers well within the standard residential range.
• Ball-bearing carriage — steel bearings in formed raceways deliver a smooth, consistent pull under load.
• Left-hand orientation — this runner mounts on the left side of the drawer; one right-hand runner completes the pair.

Where This Slide Fits the Job

The Actro 5D is built for frameless cabinet construction — the runner screws directly to the flat cabinet side panel, typically on the 32mm system grid. It suits shops building kitchen drawers, bathroom vanity drawers, and furniture pieces where a concealed slide and post-install front adjustment are both priorities. The 450mm nominal length matches drawer boxes built to that depth; the box must be constructed to Hettich's published specification for the Actro series, including the correct width for the slide's side clearance, the bottom recess, and the rear notch. Build to spec before ordering — an off-spec box will not seat correctly on these runners.

Construction and Finish

Steel members with a zinc finish give this runner the corrosion resistance needed for years of indoor service. The ball-bearing carriage distinguishes the Actro 5D from roller-bearing undermounts in the same price class: bearings in full-length raceways hold their travel quality under repeated cycling and heavier loads better than nylon rollers. Because the slide mounts beneath the box and stays completely hidden when the drawer is open, the zinc finish is functional — it protects the steel, not the aesthetic.

Who Orders This Runner

Production cabinet shops buying bulk singles to stock left and right runners separately get the most from this format — it keeps inventory lean and lets one SKU serve any drawer in the 450mm run. Custom builders and installers specifying Hettich Actro for its 5D front-adjustment capability will find it a reliable concealed runner for frameless kitchens and bath cabinetry. It is an indoor product for dry cabinet environments; it is not rated for exterior or wet-area use.

A Concealed Runner That Stays Out of the Way

Mount it beneath the box, snap the front into alignment with the 5D locking device, and the hardware disappears — leaving nothing visible but the drawer front and the smooth, damped close that follows it home.