Hettich Quadro V6 550mm Drawer Slide Purpose

Hettich Quadro V6 550mm drawer slide is a soft-close full extension undermount drawer slide that supports drawers in standard applications, so you gain smooth travel over the full drawer depth while keeping hardware concealed under the drawer box. This left hand slide uses a ball bearing system, which guides the drawer on rolling elements for controlled movement under load in cabinetry. The slide integrates Silent System soft-close, so the drawer is braked and pulled in gently, which reduces slamming forces on the cabinet and front panel. As part of the Quadro V6 undermount family, this component is intended for use where a clean interior look and precise motion are needed in furniture or built-in drawers. The slide is manufactured from galvanised steel, so the running and support components are based on a rigid metal construction suited to workshop and cabinet environments.

Functional Details That Support Drawer Performance

• The full extension design lets the drawer travel its complete length, so access to stored contents is available across the entire 550 mm depth without leaving hidden zones at the back of the drawer.
• The integrated Silent System soft-close function slows and closes the drawer automatically at the end of travel, so front panels meet the cabinet face with reduced impact and quieter operation in everyday use.
• The slide is specified for load capacity up to 30 kg for standard applications, so typical drawer loads in residential or commercial cabinetry remain supported within the tested performance range.
• An additional version is available for particularly light drawers up to 10 kg, so lighter-duty applications can be matched to a configuration aligned with their expected loading.
• The running components use a ball bearing design, so the drawer movement is guided on rolling elements that support smooth extension and retraction under the rated load.

Installation And 4D Adjustment Characteristics

The slide uses a slide-on installation concept with 4D catches and tilt adjustment, so the drawer box can be connected to the undermount slide in a way that supports later positional tuning. Height adjustment on the drawer front panel is available up to plus 2 mm, so the installer can raise the front slightly to align reveal lines with adjacent fronts. Side adjustment on the front panel is specified up to plus or minus 1.5 mm, with a maximum drawer side profile thickness of 15 mm, so minor left-right gaps at the cabinet face can be corrected within this range. Depth adjustment is listed up to plus or minus 2 mm, so the front can be moved in or out slightly to sit flush with surrounding surfaces. A tilt adjustment is provided, so the angle of the front relative to the cabinet can be fine-tuned when aligning multiple drawers in a stack.

How This Undermount Slide Works In Practice

Undermount Drawer Slide Use And Applications

This product is an undermount drawer slide specified at 550 mm length, so it is suited to drawers constructed for that nominal depth where full extension access is required. As a left hand slide with manufacturer part number 9245371, it forms one side of a Quadro V6 soft-close full extension system, giving the drawer its guided motion path on that side. Load capacity to EN 15338, Level 3 means the slide is tested to a furniture hardware standard at that performance level, so it is appropriate for drawers carrying loads up to 30 kg in standard cabinet scenarios. Galvanised steel construction provides a protective metallic coating on the steel, so the slide body and key components are resistant to typical indoor moisture exposure in workshops, kitchens, or storage furniture. The optional Push to open Silent function can be retrofitted, so drawers can be configured later with a convenient opening mechanism that works together with silent and soft closing for handleless front designs.

Adjustment, Retrofits, And Repeatable Alignment

The slide offers tool-less, intuitive adjustment of the drawer front panel across height, side, depth, and tilt, so front alignment can be corrected on-site without dedicated adjustment tools. Height adjustment up to plus 2 mm lets the front be lifted slightly, which helps create consistent horizontal reveal lines across a bank of drawers. Side adjustment up to plus or minus 1.5 mm, within a maximum drawer side profile thickness of 15 mm, allows the front to shift laterally so gaps at the cabinet sides can be balanced between neighboring fronts. Depth adjustment up to plus or minus 2 mm provides front-to-face tuning, so the drawer front can sit flush with surrounding doors or fronts for a continuous facade. Tilt adjustment enables the top and bottom of the front to rotate slightly relative to the cabinet, so diagonal misalignment can be corrected where the front appears closer on one corner. The slide can be retrofitted with Push to open Silent and synchronisation, which lets the same undermount hardware support a push-to-open function combined with silent and soft closing, helping maintain consistent operation across future modifications.

Common Questions About Hettich Quadro V6 Drawer Slide

Selecting This Slide For Your Drawer Build

The Hettich Quadro V6 550mm undermount drawer slide with Silent System soft-close, EN 15338 Level 3 load rating, and galvanised steel construction offers a defined 30 kg capacity for standard applications, so drawer projects can be planned around those performance limits. Its slide-on installation with 4D catches and tool-less front adjustment supports on-site alignment of fronts where reveals and flushness need precise tuning during fit-out. The option to retrofit Push to open Silent and synchronisation provides scope to adapt the same undermount slide to future design choices such as handleless fronts. For builds needing a 550 mm, left hand Quadro V6 component with soft-close and full extension, this slide fits that role within the Hettich undermount system.