Hettich Quadro V6 400mm Undermount Slide Use

Hettich Quadro V6 400mm undermount drawer slide defines this component as a soft-close, full extension undermount drawer slide for standard applications, so it suits projects needing smooth travel and hidden hardware. The integrated Silent System provides controlled soft closing, which reduces drawer slam and helps keep installed fronts aligned over time. A load capacity up to 30 kg to EN 15338 Level 3 supports typical cabinet drawers in residential or light commercial work. The undermount design keeps the mechanism beneath the drawer box, which preserves a clean interior and front view. A version available for particularly light drawers up to 10 kg means the system concept can be matched to lighter-duty drawers when needed. Galvanised steel construction provides a corrosion-resistant surface, which supports service life in typical indoor woodworking environments.

Key Functional Details For Drawer Projects

• The soft-close Silent System integrated in the slide slows the drawer at the end of travel, which protects fronts, carcasses, and contents during everyday use.
• Full extension travel brings the drawer out completely on the Quadro V6 slide, which exposes the drawer interior for easier access, loading, and visibility.
• Slide-on installation with 4D catches provides a defined connection interface, which speeds up mounting the drawer box onto the runners on site.
• Tool-less, intuitive adjustment of the drawer front panel lets the installer correct alignment directly at the slide, which reduces rework time during fitting.
• Left hand orientation and 400mm length define the fit position and nominal depth, which helps coordinate cabinet construction and runner layout.
• Load capacity up to 30 kg for standard applications provides a tested performance level, which supports use on typical kitchen, bath, or furniture drawers.

Installation, Alignment, And 4D Adjustment Function

The Quadro V6 slide uses a slide-on installation concept with dedicated 4D catches, so the drawer box engages onto the undermount runners in a repeatable motion during assembly. Tool-less, intuitive adjustment of the drawer front panel supports fine-tuning on site without separate tools at the slide interface. Height adjustment up to plus 2 mm allows vertical correction of the front to match adjacent fronts. Side adjustment up to plus or minus 1.5 mm, within a maximum drawer side profile thickness of 15 mm, lets the front edge be shifted laterally while respecting drawer construction limits. Depth adjustment up to plus or minus 2 mm lets the front sit flush with the cabinet edge or surrounding fronts. Tilt adjustment supported by the tilt adjuster allows front angle correction, which is useful when carcasses or floors are not perfectly level.

Using This Hettich Quadro V6 Slide In Practice

Where This 400mm Left Hand Slide Fits Best

This undermount drawer slide is defined as a 400mm left hand Quadro V6 slide with Silent System, so it suits cabinets designed around that nominal depth and orientation. The slide belongs to the undermount drawer slides class, which positions it for applications where hardware visibility at the drawer side is not desired. A load capacity up to 30 kg for standard applications makes it appropriate for typical storage drawers that hold household items or general-use contents, within the stated rating. The availability of a version for particularly light drawers up to 10 kg means projects with very light drawers can stay within the same Quadro family concept. Galvanised steel material suits indoor cabinetry, where a treated steel surface supports consistent movement over time.

Why 4D And Silent System Support Accurate Results

The Quadro V6 design uses 4D catches and a tilt adjuster, which provide the mechanical interface required for the four-way front panel adjustment and tilt function. Tool-less, intuitive adjustment at the slide means height, side, depth, and tilt corrections are carried out directly on the installed drawer, saving time at the cabinet. Height adjustment up to plus 2 mm helps align top or bottom gaps between fronts when carcass openings vary slightly. Side adjustment up to plus or minus 1.5 mm, within a drawer side profile thickness up to 15 mm, helps close uneven reveals between adjacent fronts. Depth adjustment up to plus or minus 2 mm lets the front sit correctly relative to the cabinet face or surrounding components. Tilt adjustment works together with these settings to fine-tune the front plane, which supports clean sight lines in runs of drawers. Load capacity to EN 15338 Level 3 indicates the slide has been evaluated against a defined standard, supporting predictable performance when used within that rating. The option to retrofit Push to open Silent, and to retrofit synchronisation with that mechanism, allows projects to adopt a touch-opening concept while retaining silent and soft closing.

Common Questions About This Quadro V6 Slide

Selecting This Quadro V6 Slide For Your Job

This Hettich Quadro V6 400mm soft-close full extension undermount drawer slide, left hand, combines Hidden undermount installation, integrated Silent System, and 4D front adjustment. A load capacity up to 30 kg to EN 15338 Level 3 supports standard cabinet drawer applications. Galvanised steel construction, defined adjustment ranges, and the option to retrofit Push to open Silent let you match this slide to projects needing precise alignment, soft closing, and an undermount runner concept.