Hettich Actro 5D 480 mm Soft-Close Full Extension 88 lb Undermount Drawer Slide, Left Hand, Zinc, 9257077

5D-Adjustment Concealed Runner for Frameless Cabinet Builds

The Hettich Actro 5D is a 480mm full-extension undermount drawer slide with integrated soft-close, 88 lb capacity per pair, and five-dimensional front adjustment — sold here as the left-hand slide for frameless cabinet installations with 1/2 to 5/8 inch drawer sides.

Key Features

• Five-dimensional adjustment: The Actro 5D locking device allows post-install tuning in height, side, depth, tilt, and an additional axis for precise front alignment on large production runs.
• Full extension: The drawer travels the full 480mm nominal length, bringing the entire box out to the cabinet face for complete access.
• Integrated soft-close: A built-in damper catches the drawer near the end of travel and settles it shut silently — no add-on needed.
• 88 lb weight capacity per pair: Handles loaded kitchen and bath drawers within the standard undermount duty class.
• Ball bearing carriage: Steel ball bearings in formed raceways deliver a smooth, precise pull under load across the full travel distance.
• Left-hand single, sold as one slide: This SKU is the left-hand cabinet member; pair it with the matching right-hand Actro 5D slide to complete one drawer installation.

Built for Frameless Production Work

The Actro 5D mounts directly to the interior side panel of a frameless cabinet, making it a natural fit for European-style production cabinetry running on the 32mm system. The slide's 480mm nominal length suits standard base cabinet drawer boxes in that depth class. Because it is an undermount, the hardware stays hidden beneath the drawer box — nothing interrupts the interior when the drawer is open. The full-extension travel means the entire box clears the cabinet opening, so rear contents in a pantry drawer, a pots-and-pans pull-out, or a deep utility drawer are fully reachable without leaning in.

This SKU is the frameless version. Face-frame cabinet work requires either a face-frame-specific Actro model or the appropriate series rear mounting brackets — do not install this configuration behind a face frame without confirming compatibility with the series hardware.

Steel Construction and Zinc Finish

The slide body is steel with a zinc finish — the functional, corrosion-resistant standard for concealed undermount hardware in indoor cabinetry. Because the Actro 5D rides beneath the drawer box, the finish is never visible in use. The ball-bearing carriage is the key material distinction here: steel balls in precision retainers deliver consistent travel feel and durability across years of daily cycling, making the Actro 5D a step up from roller-bearing undermounts in long-term performance.

Who This Slide Is For

Cabinet shops building frameless kitchens, baths, or closets in metric sizing will find the 480mm Actro 5D straightforward to integrate into an existing CNC workflow. The 5D adjustment range is especially useful on production runs where drawer fronts need to be trued quickly after hanging. Designers specifying handle-less fronts benefit from the same adjustment latitude. Contractors retrofitting frameless casework can use the Actro 5D where the drawer box is already built to 1/2 to 5/8 inch side thickness and the cabinet depth accommodates a 480mm slide.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Right Runner for Precise, Handle-Less Frameless Work

When the job calls for a concealed slide that gives installers post-hang adjustment room without sacrificing full extension or soft-close performance, the 480mm Actro 5D left-hand slide is a direct solution — order the matching right-hand slide and confirm your locking devices to complete the set.