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This is the Fulterer FR 5001 ECD SMT 18 inch full-extension side-mount ball bearing drawer slide, rated 100 lb per pair, with an integrated damper that settles every drawer to a quiet, controlled close. The zinc finish blends cleanly into the cabinet interior and holds up through years of daily use — a practical pairing for kitchen, office, and utility drawers where the hardware needs to perform without standing out.
The combination of soft-close damping and full extension makes this slide the right call anywhere a drawer needs to open all the way and close quietly. In a kitchen, that means a pots-and-pans drawer that comes out fully loaded and never slams. In a home office or shop, it means file drawers and utility pulls that stay silent through the work day. The 18 inch closed length suits base cabinet drawers and most standard utility configurations. Because the slides are non-handed, they install identically on each side — one less decision at the bench when you are fitting multiple cabinets in a run.
The slide members are cold-formed steel with a zinc electroplate finish — the functional standard for side-mount ball bearing slides in indoor cabinetry. Zinc is not a decorative finish; it is a durable, corrosion-resistant coating that protects the steel through years of service without calling attention to itself. The soft-close module is integrated into the slide body, so there are no add-on damper clips to align or replace. Ball bearings run in full-length raceways between the members, keeping travel smooth and consistent from the first drawer open to the thousandth.
Cabinet shops running kitchen or bath projects will find the FR 5001 a dependable specification: 100 lb per pair covers a fully loaded drawer, full extension means no complaints about inaccessible back corners, and the non-handed format simplifies both ordering and installation on production runs. Designers specifying hardware for residential renovations get a proven soft-close slide in a neutral zinc finish that works in painted, melamine, and natural wood interiors. Homeowners replacing worn slides will appreciate that the non-handed design means a single SKU covers every drawer position in the cabinet. The 1/2 inch side clearance per side is the standard for this slide class — build the drawer box 1 inch narrower than the cabinet opening and the fit is right.
It is a true damped soft-close. An integrated damper catches the drawer near the end of travel and slows it to a silent, controlled close. It is not a spring self-close — there is no ramp or spring that snaps the drawer shut.
No — 18 inches is the closed length of the slide. Because this is a full-extension slide, the drawer member travels approximately the full slide length, bringing the entire drawer out to the cabinet face. Slide length and drawer travel are separate specs.
No. The slide is non-handed, so both pieces in the pair are identical. Order the quantity that matches your drawer count — one pair per drawer.
Side-mount slides need support at the rear of the cabinet in face-frame construction. Rear mounting brackets are required for face-frame installs and are sold separately; confirm bracket compatibility with the FR 5001 series before ordering.
The slide requires 1/2 inch of clearance per side. Build the drawer box 1 inch narrower than the cabinet opening — 1/2 inch on each side — and the fit is correct.
When the drawer needs to open fully, close quietly, and do it for years without adjustment, the Fulterer FR 5001 in zinc delivers exactly that — in a non-handed format that simplifies every install from the first cabinet to the last.
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