Hettich Actro 5D 480mm Soft-Close Full Extension Undermount Drawer Slides, Ball Bearing Left hand Zinc - 9257077

Hettich Actro 5D 480mm Drawer Slide Purpose

Hettich Actro 5D 480mm drawer slide is a full extension undermount runner designed for combining with wooden drawers, so the slide stays concealed while providing complete drawer access for cabinetry where appearance and reach matter. The Actro 5D design uses a soft-close system, which slows the drawer at the end of travel, helping drawers close gently in everyday use. This runner is specified as left hand, so it serves as the left-side undermount component when paired with the corresponding right-hand runner in a drawer system. The runner is rated with load classes XS (10 kg), L (40 kg) and XL (70 kg) to EN 15338, Level 3, so it supports a range of drawer loads in projects that follow this performance standard. The galvanized steel construction resists common shop and site conditions, so the runner structure stays stable during installation and long-term cabinet use.

Key Functional Details For Drawer Projects

• The full extension runner design lets the drawer travel its complete length, so stored items are accessible from front to back without reaching into the cabinet.
• The soft-close feature slows the drawer at the end of travel, so closing feels controlled and reduces hard impacts at the cabinet front.
• The runner is specified for combining with wooden drawers, so it supports common cabinet construction where the drawer box is built from wood materials.
• The undermount configuration places the runner beneath the drawer, so the hardware stays hidden and the drawer sides can be used without visible slide tracks.
• The galvanized steel material provides a stable metal structure, so the runner maintains its shape under rated loads in typical interior environments.

Adjustment And Alignment Performance Details

The Actro 5D runner provides tool-less height adjustment up to plus 3 mm, so the vertical position of the drawer front can be shifted on-site without separate tools. Side adjustment up to plus or minus 1.5 mm allows lateral fine-tuning of the drawer, helping align front gaps with adjacent fronts. Tilt adjustment up to plus 4 mm lets the installer change the angle of the drawer front, so top and bottom reveals can be balanced visually. Radial adjustment up to plus or minus 1.5 mm gives additional positional control, so the drawer can be centered in the opening for smoother running within the slide geometry.

Using This 480mm Runner In Cabinet Builds

Where The 480mm Actro 5D Runner Fits

This Actro 5D runner is specified at 480mm length, so it aligns with drawer depths built around this metric dimension in cabinet layouts. The runner is designed as a full extension undermount, so it fits projects where the slide is concealed below the wooden drawer and full travel is required. The left hand designation identifies this piece as the left runner in an undermount pair, so it is used on the left side of the drawer box when assembling the system. Load classes XS (10 kg), L (40 kg) and XL (70 kg) under EN 15338, Level 3 describe the range of drawer weights that the system is engineered to support, so the slide can be applied across lighter and heavier storage drawers that fall within these classes. The galvanized steel construction supports this load rating, so the runner structure works with these specified capacities.

Why Actro 5D Adjustments Support Consistent Results

The tool-less height adjustment up to plus 3 mm allows front alignment changes to be made at the runner, so installers can bring drawer fronts into level with neighboring fronts without disassembling wooden drawer boxes. Side adjustment up to plus or minus 1.5 mm lets the drawer front shift left or right at the slide interface, so running clearances and vertical reveal lines can be tuned to look even. Tilt adjustment up to plus 4 mm provides control over the top-to-bottom angle of the drawer front, so doors and drawers can share a consistent sightline in the cabinet run. Radial adjustment up to plus or minus 1.5 mm refines the drawer position in relation to the runner track, so the drawer travels smoothly through its full extension length. When combined, these adjustments help the Actro 5D system deliver repeatable gap patterns and quiet motion across multiple drawer stacks.

Common Technical Questions About This Runner

Selecting This 480mm Soft-Close Undermount Runner

This Hettich America Corporation Actro 5D runner at 480mm length combines full extension travel with a soft-close function, so it supports wooden drawers that need full access and controlled closing. The left hand configuration pairs with a matching right-hand runner, so the undermount system can be built for a full drawer stack. Load classes XS (10 kg), L (40 kg) and XL (70 kg) to EN 15338, Level 3 position this runner for drawers across a wide range of stored weight within those classes. Tool-less height, side, tilt and radial adjustments give the alignment control needed to deliver clean front reveals and smooth operation across multi-drawer installations.