Fulterer 58" Full Extension Hold-In/Hold-Out Ball Bearing Drawer Slides, Unhanded Side Mount Zinc - 5385
Description
Fulterer 5385 Heavy Duty Drawer Slides Use
Fulterer 5385 heavy duty drawer slides provide full extension movement, so the drawer can travel its entire 58 inch length, giving clear access to stored items along the full slide travel. The hold-in and hold-out mechanism stabilizes the drawer at both the closed and fully open positions, helping prevent unwanted drifting during use. These slides use ball bearing construction, which supports smooth travel along the length of the slide under load. The design is side mount, so each slide positions along the side of the drawer and cabinet, fitting projects that are built around a side-mounted runner layout. The slides are unhanded, so the same model can be installed on either the left or right side, simplifying product selection for symmetrical drawer arrangements. A zinc finish on the slides provides a metal surface treatment that supports typical shop and cabinet environments.
Key Fulterer 58 Inch Slide Functions On The Job
- The full extension design allows the drawer to open along the complete 58 inch slide length, giving direct reach to items stored at the back of deep pull-outs.
- The hold-in and hold-out mechanism keeps the drawer positioned when fully closed or fully extended, helping drawers stay put during loading, unloading, or vibration.
- The ball bearing construction supports controlled movement along the slide, which helps the drawer travel more predictably when opening or closing under working loads.
- The side mount configuration places the slides along the drawer sides, aligning with cabinets designed for side-mounted runners and simplifying layout decisions for that style.
- The unhanded design means a single slide model serves on either side, which reduces part differentiation when planning left and right drawer installations.
- The zinc surface finish gives the metal slides a treated exterior, supporting their use in typical woodworking and cabinet shop environments.
Mounting And Flat-Mount Use For These Slides
These Fulterer side mount ball bearing slides are described as applicable for flat-mount installation, so they can be oriented in that way when a project requires it, with a reduced load capacity compared to standard side mount use. The non-detachable slide construction keeps the members together, which means the slide parts stay assembled as a unit during mounting. The lock-in and lock-out mechanism operates through a locking lever, so the lever position directly controls when the drawer remains held in or held out. The function of the locking lever is not symmetrical, so installers can expect different behavior depending on how that lever is oriented relative to the slide position.
How These Drawer Slides Fit Into Projects
Where Fulterer 58 Inch Slides Are Applied
These 58 inch full extension slides fit applications that need a long travel, such as deep storage pull-outs or extended trays, because the slide length supports a long usable extension. As side mount drawer slides, they match cabinets and enclosures built with side-mount clearances, so they align with carcass designs that frame the drawer along both sides. The hold-in and hold-out mechanism suits drawers that benefit from a stable closed and open position, because the mechanism helps resist movement until the user operates the locking lever. The unhanded configuration supports layouts where either side may need a slide, since one slide pattern can serve both sides across similar drawer widths.
Why Locking And Non-Detachable Details Matter
The lock-in and lock-out mechanism uses a locking lever, so users can positively engage or release the drawer from either the closed or fully open position, which provides more deliberate control of drawer travel. Because the function of the locking lever is not symmetrical, the lever orientation influences how the lock engages, so installers align the lever behavior with the preferred direction of operation. The non-detachable design keeps the slide members connected as a single assembly, which helps maintain alignment during handling, setup, and final mounting, especially on long 58 inch components. Applicability for flat-mount installation, with reduced load capacity, offers an additional mounting option, so slides can also support applications where the runners are oriented flat while accounting for the lower rated load in that position.
Common Questions About Fulterer 5385 Drawer Slides
What type of drawer slide is the Fulterer 5385?
The Fulterer 5385 is a side mount, ball bearing drawer slide with full extension and a hold-in/hold-out locking mechanism, so it supports long-travel drawers that benefit from positive open and closed positions.
How does the hold-in and hold-out feature work?
The hold-in and hold-out feature uses a lock-in and lock-out mechanism operated by a locking lever, so the drawer is held at fully closed or fully open until the lever is actuated.
Can these Fulterer slides be mounted flat?
These Fulterer 5385 slides are applicable for flat-mount installation with reduced load capacity, allowing alternate orientation while accounting for the lower supported load.
Are the 5385 slides handed for left and right sides?
The slides are unhanded, so the same 5385 model can mount on either left or right sides, which simplifies stocking and selection for mirror-image drawer layouts.
What does non-detachable construction mean for installation?
Non-detachable construction means the slide members remain connected, so the assembly stays together during handling and mounting, which can help maintain alignment on long 58 inch slides.
How does the locking lever orientation affect use?
The locking lever function is not symmetrical, so its orientation affects how lock-in and lock-out engage, letting installers match lever behavior to the preferred operating direction.
Selecting These Slides For Your Next Build
Choosing the Fulterer 5385 heavy duty drawer slides brings together 58 inch full extension travel, a lock-in and lock-out mechanism, and side mount ball bearing construction for long drawers that need controlled motion. The unhanded design works on either side, so one model fits both left and right installations across a project. With non-detachable members and applicability for flat-mount installation at reduced load capacity, these slides support varied mounting approaches. For deep pull-outs or extended trays built around side mount runners, this Fulterer 5385 configuration from Wurth Baer Supply aligns slide function with demanding drawer movement requirements.
