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The Fulterer 54 inch full-extension side-mount ball bearing drawer slide is built for the demanding end of the load spectrum, rated at 550 lb per pair with a hold-in/hold-out detent system that keeps the drawer exactly where you leave it. Zinc-finished steel construction delivers the corrosion resistance expected in shop, industrial, and commercial installations where this slide earns its keep every day.
A 550 lb drawer that drifts open on its own is a hazard; one that swings closed on a hand reaching to the back is worse. The hold-in detent locks the drawer in the closed position until intentionally pulled, and the hold-out detent holds it fully open until intentionally pushed closed. Neither position requires a lever or a key — a deliberate push or pull releases the detent — but the drawer will not move on its own from vibration, slope, or incidental contact. That combination suits server room cabinets, heavy-duty shop drawers, maintenance carts, and any mobile or industrial enclosure where a loaded drawer staying put is a safety and workflow requirement, not a nice-to-have.
The slide body is heavy-gauge steel with a zinc electroplate finish. Zinc is the working standard for industrial ball bearing slides: it protects the steel through daily use in dry to moderately humid indoor environments. At 54 inches and 550 lb class, these are not decorative slides tucked behind a door — they are structural components that carry real weight through real cycles. The zinc finish on a slide this size does its job without adding visual bulk, and it blends into the cabinet interior without requiring a color match.
The 54 inch length and 550 lb class place this slide outside the residential kitchen category entirely. Cabinet shops building heavy tool storage, fabricators fitting out work carts, integrators racking server and AV equipment, and commercial furniture builders specifying heavy pull-out platforms are the buyers who reach for this SKU. The non-handed design simplifies inventory — one part number covers both sides of every drawer. Note that at 3/4 inch clearance per side, the drawer box must be built 1-1/2 inches narrower than the cabinet opening, which is wider than the 1 inch offset used with standard 1/2 inch clearance slides. In face-frame cabinet installations, rear mounting support is required; confirm bracket compatibility with Fulterer's accessories for this series before building.
No. The hold-in and hold-out detents are mechanical catches that resist unintentional movement — a firm, deliberate push or pull releases them. They are not keyed or lever locks. If the application requires the drawer to be positively secured against intentional opening, a separate locking mechanism is needed.
No. This is a detent-only slide — hold-in keeps it closed and hold-out keeps it open. There is no damper, so closing is controlled by the user, not by a mechanism. The drawer does not self-close either; it stays where it is left.
This slide requires 3/4 inch of side clearance per side. Build the drawer box 1-1/2 inches narrower than the cabinet opening — wider than the 1 inch offset used with standard 1/2 inch clearance slides. Using the wrong clearance will bind the slide or leave it loose in the cabinet.
No. The design is non-handed — both slides in the pair are identical and fit either side. Order the quantity that matches your drawer count.
Side-mount slides in face-frame installations require rear mounting support because the cabinet side is set back from the face frame. Confirm that the appropriate Fulterer rear brackets are available for this series before finalizing the installation design.
At this load class and length, the slide under the drawer is not an afterthought — it is the reason the drawer works safely. The Fulterer 5383 brings full extension, dual-position detents, and zinc-finished heavy steel to installations where those specs are the baseline, not the upgrade.
Sold In: 2 Set
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Sold in: 2 Set |  FTFR5400-12BRKT Mfr# 5527 | Fulterer 12" Side Mount Bracket, Unhanded Zinc - 5527 |
