Standard Motion, Full Extension, and 1/2 Inch Clearance in One Honest Slide

The Hettich KA 5632 is an 18 inch full-extension side-mount ball bearing drawer slide, rated 90 lb per pair, with standard motion and a zinc finish over cold-formed steel. It is built for kitchen, office, and utility drawers where the priority is smooth, unimpeded travel on a classic clearance spec — no closing mechanism to work around, no added complexity.

Key Features

• Full extension — the entire drawer clears the cabinet opening so every inch of the box is reachable at full open.
• 90 lb weight capacity per pair — covers a loaded kitchen, pantry, or utility drawer in everyday use.
• Standard motion — no soft-close damper, no self-close spring, and no detent; the drawer stays exactly where it is left.
• 1/2 inch side clearance per side — the segment-standard fit that matches most existing drawer box layouts.
• Non-handed steel construction — one slide design fits both sides of the drawer, simplifying ordering and bench work.
• Zinc finish — a durable indoor protective finish over steel that holds up through years of daily cycling.

Where Standard Motion Is the Right Call

A free-sliding drawer is not a compromise — it is the correct choice in several common scenarios. Drawers that will receive a push-to-open retrofit need a slide with no competing closing mechanism, and the KA 5632's standard motion keeps the path clear. Work-surface pull-outs and tool trays that a cabinetmaker or contractor needs to hold open hands-free are another fit: the drawer stays where it is pushed without a detent forcing it closed. This is also the natural replacement for an existing free-sliding side-mount slide when the goal is a direct swap — same clearance, same extension, no behavioral change for the end user.

Steel and Zinc Built for Indoor Service

The KA 5632 uses cold-formed steel members with ball bearings in full-length raceways. Steel construction at this gauge handles the repetitive load cycles of a production kitchen or office install without flexing under rated weight. The zinc finish is the working standard for side-mount ball bearing slides: it protects the steel through years of indoor cycling and does not interfere with the slide's clearance tolerances. This is a functional finish on hardware that sits beside the open drawer, not a decorative one.

The Right Installer and the Right Cabinet

Cabinet shops building frameless boxes will find the KA 5632 drops onto the 32mm system hole pattern without modification. In face-frame cabinets, the rear of the slide needs support — add the appropriate rear mounting brackets, sold separately, or verify the cabinet side extends far enough back to carry the slide's full length. The non-handed design means both slides in the pair are identical, so there is no sorting step on the bench and no risk of pulling a mismatched set from the bin. This slide suits kitchen, bath, office, and light utility drawers where the 90 lb per pair rating covers the load and the 18 inch length matches the cabinet's interior depth.

Smooth Travel Where Simplicity Matters

The KA 5632 delivers full extension, 90 lb capacity, and clean free-sliding travel — the combination that keeps a drawer program running without mechanism interference, sorting complexity, or clearance surprises.