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This is an 18 inch full-extension side-mount ball bearing drawer slide from Knape and Vogt's 8500 series, rated 150 lb per pair and finished in zinc. It is built for file drawers, heavy storage applications, and any cabinet drawer that needs to stay reliably closed after a firm push.
The 8500 series lives in the duty class above a standard kitchen cabinet slide. A lateral file drawer loaded with folders, a shop drawer carrying hand tools, or a utility cabinet stocked with fasteners and hardware can easily push past what a 100 lb slide is rated to handle. The 150 lb per pair rating covers that load honestly, and the hold-in detent means the drawer stays put once closed rather than drifting or bouncing back into the opening. The full-extension design brings the back of the drawer out to the cabinet face, so nothing gets buried at the rear.
The zinc finish is electroplated over cold-formed steel members, providing standard indoor corrosion resistance for the life of the installation. Zinc is the workhorse finish in this product class — a functional, low-profile surface that holds up to daily cycling without standing out beside an open drawer. It blends readily with the painted or natural interiors of utility cabinets, shop storage, and office case goods. This is not a decorative or stainless finish; it is the right choice for indoor work where durability and value matter more than appearance.
Cabinet shops equipping file rooms and office installations will find the 8500 series a reliable step up from the standard kitchen class. Contractors building utility storage, shop cabinetry, or workstation pedestals get a slide that handles real working loads without requiring a heavy-duty specialty slide. The 1/2 inch side clearance per side is the same as standard side-mount ball bearing slides, so the drawer box sizing formula stays familiar. In face-frame cabinets, rear mounting brackets are required to support the back of the slide; those brackets are series-specific and sold separately. The bulk-pack format suits cabinet shops and production runs where ordering by the carton is more practical than retail packs.
No. The hold-in anti-rebound detent is a mechanical catch — it keeps the drawer closed and prevents it from bouncing back open, but it does not pull the drawer shut or damp the close. Push the drawer in normally and the detent holds it there.
No — 18 inches is the closed slide length, which matches the nominal drawer depth. Because this is a full-extension design, the drawer travels approximately its full length to clear the cabinet opening, but slide length and travel are two separate measurements.
No. The 8500 series is non-handed — both slides are identical, and either one installs on either side of the drawer.
Face-frame installations require rear mounting brackets to support the back end of the slide. These brackets are 8500-series specific and sold separately — the slide alone is not enough for face-frame work.
The bulk-pack count is not stated in the product data. Contact the sales team or check the item detail at checkout for the carton quantity before ordering for production.
When the load outgrows a standard cabinet slide and the drawer needs to stay shut on its own, the Knape and Vogt 8500 series 18 inch zinc slide covers both requirements in a familiar side-mount format that installs without surprises.
Sold In: 520 Each
