Plastic Shelf Supports With Steel Pins 5 mm Bore - Pro Value Series 1438CL

Plastic Shelf Supports With Steel Pins For 5 mm Bores

Plastic Shelf Supports With Steel Pins 5 mm Bore use a 5 mm bore to locate the support, giving a common drilling size for cabinet shelf systems. The plastic support with steel pin design provides a plastic bearing surface for the shelf while the steel pin carries the load. The clear plastic support keeps visual impact low on light interiors, which matters in cabinet or closet runs where hardware should stay unobtrusive. The pin length is 5/16, so the pin seats securely in the bore while leaving enough projection to position the shelf rest area properly under the shelf edge. With a shelf rest area measuring 7/16 W x 13/32 L, the support creates a defined bearing pad under the shelf, distributing weight across a known footprint. The Pro Value Series 1438CL designation identifies this as a repeatable part number for matching future work.

Key Shelf Support Details That Help Cabinets

• The 5 mm bore size matches a standard cabinet drilling diameter, so existing 5 mm holes accept these supports without layout changes.
• The plastic support with steel pin construction separates functions, with steel handling the pin strength and plastic presenting a non-marring contact surface to the shelf.
• The clear plastic support keeps the rest visually low profile, which helps finished cabinetry maintain a clean interior appearance when shelves are adjusted.
• The 5/16 pin length allows the pin to seat firmly in the bore while still presenting the shelf rest area at a consistent position beneath the shelf edge.
• The 7/16 W x 13/32 L shelf rest area creates a defined bearing pad, helping distribute shelf loads over a predictable contact patch at each support point.
• The Pro Value Series 1438CL part number gives a single reference for repeat orders, which supports consistent hardware selection across multiple cabinet runs.

Installation Fit For 5 mm Bore Shelf Supports

The 5 mm bore design means these Pro Value Series shelf supports fit holes drilled specifically at 5 mm, so line-bored cabinet sides set up for metric pins accept them directly. The 5/16 pin length provides engagement depth into the bore, helping the pin seat solidly without reaching too deep into the cabinet side. The shelf rest area at 7/16 W x 13/32 L presents a known contact point once the pin is fully seated, so shelf edges align consistently at each support. The clear plastic support with steel pin construction allows the steel portion to work inside the bore while the plastic interface stays at the shelf level, which matters when aligning finished shelf edges along cabinet sides.

Using Pro Value Series 1438CL Shelf Supports

Where 5 mm Bore Shelf Supports Are Applied

The Plastic Shelf Supports With Steel Pins 5 mm Bore Pro Value Series 1438CL are used wherever cabinet or shelving sides are drilled with a 5 mm bore pattern, such as adjustable shelves in closets or casework. The 5 mm bore requirement ties these supports to metric drilling patterns, so any cabinet run set up around 5 mm line boring can use the same hardware through all bays. The shelf rest area of 7/16 W x 13/32 L supports typical shelf material along a compact footprint, which suits interior casework where multiple supports share the load. The clear plastic support with steel pin form suits installations where the hardware should blend into the interior while still delivering a defined bearing point under each shelf corner.

Why Dimensions And Materials Support Repeatable Results

The combination of plastic support with steel pin on the 1438CL shelf rest separates strength from surface contact, giving a steel element for the pin and a plastic interface for the shelf edge. This matters when repeating cabinet details across jobs, because the same plastic geometry contacts the shelf while the steel pin behaves consistently in the bore. The 5/16 pin length is fixed, so drilling at 5 mm diameter and appropriate depth yields a predictable seat every time the pin is used. The 7/16 W x 13/32 L shelf rest area keeps the contact surface consistent, which supports uniform shelf alignment along a row of pins. The clear plastic body also stabilizes the visual line of shelves, which is important when repeating cabinet modules in a project where interiors must match.

Common Questions About 1438CL Shelf Supports

Select 1438CL Shelf Supports For 5 mm Bore Work

The Plastic Shelf Supports With Steel Pins 5 mm Bore Pro Value Series 1438CL match cabinet and shelving projects laid out around a 5 mm bore pattern. The 5/16 pin length and 7/16 W x 13/32 L shelf rest area work together to position each shelf at a repeatable height while sharing the load across defined bearing pads. The plastic support with steel pin construction and clear body keep the working parts strong at the bore and discreet at the shelf edge. When a job calls for standardized 5 mm shelf support points, this 1438CL configuration from Wurth Baer Supply delivers a consistent reference part for ongoing cabinet runs.