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Knape and Vogt 12 inch full extension drawer slides give file drawers a complete opening stroke so the 12 inch length supports full access to stored files. The full extension travel lets the drawer clear the cabinet face, which simplifies loading and indexing paperwork. This model is part of the KV Model #8500 Series, so it follows a heavy-duty side mount design that suits file drawer applications in cabinets. The slides use ball bearing construction, which creates a smooth running action along the race for consistent opening and closing. The manufacturer classifies these as side mount drawer slides, so they install to the cabinet sides and drawer sides for straightforward alignment in typical casework. This version is made in USA, which appeals to projects that specify domestic hardware sourcing on commercial or institutional jobs.
These side mount drawer slides use a 32 mm pattern, so installers can align them with system-drilled case sides common in cabinet production. The specified slide height of 3-51/64 inch, including the quick disconnect rail, defines the vertical space the slide occupies and helps when stacking multiple file drawers in a tall cabinet. The recommended fasteners are #7 x 1/2 inch Phillips pan head screws, which match the hole sizing in the slide members for reliable anchoring into cabinet sides and drawer material. The available finish is Anochrome, which presents a neutral metallic look suitable for concealed mounting situations where hardware occasionally shows on extended drawers. Ebony Black is listed as a special order finish, which supports projects calling for a darker hardware color when design standards require a non-metallic appearance.
The Knape and Vogt 8500P 12 side mount drawer slides are described as file drawer slides, so they suit cabinet openings designed for file storage where a 12 inch depth matches the drawer box. The 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch side clearance on each side ties the slides to cabinet openings that are sized for that specific running space, letting the drawer box be built to match that clearance. The 12 inch length works within shallow casework where deeper slides would interfere with backs or wall construction, so installers can use them in compact file storage furniture. The 3-51/64 inch slide height, including the quick disconnect rail, helps when arranging multiple drawers because designers can account for the slide envelope as they lay out vertical spacing.
The factory-attached drawer release clips with quick disconnect drawer members allow drawers to be separated from the cabinet members, which makes it easier to mount, adjust, or replace drawer boxes while keeping the slide alignment intact. The hold-in anti-rebound feature keeps the drawer settled in the closed position, which supports consistent front alignment on banks of file drawers where small gaps matter visually. Positive in and out stops define the endpoints of travel, so the motion stays within the tested range of the KV Model #8500 design and reduces the chance of impact damage from over-extension. The retainer that holds 3 bearings per inch of race maintains multiple contact points along the slide, which helps the ball bearings carry file drawer loads while maintaining smooth, quiet movement. The 32 mm pattern on the cabinet member ties into standard system boring, so production shops can locate the slides using existing line-boring equipment for repeatable installation. Being made in USA signals that the KV 8500P 12 slides follow domestic manufacturing, which aligns with specifications that call out US-made hardware for certain commercial cabinetry projects.
The KV 8500P 12 is a Knape and Vogt Model #8500 side mount drawer slide classified as a side mount drawer slide, so it fastens to cabinet and drawer sides.
The Knape and Vogt 8500P 12 slides have a 12 inch length, which supports full extension travel for file drawers built around a 12 inch slide stroke.
The KV 8500P 12 drawer slides use a side clearance of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch per side, guiding cabinet opening and drawer box sizing.
The KV 8500P 12 drawer slide has a height of 3-51/64 inch including the quick disconnect rail, which defines the vertical space each slide occupies.
The Knape and Vogt 8500P 12 slides specify #7 x 1/2 inch Phillips pan head screws as recommended fasteners, matching the slide hole sizing.
The 8500P 12 drawer slides are available in an Anochrome finish as standard, and Ebony Black is indicated as a special order finish.
The Knape and Vogt 8500P 12 full extension file drawer slides combine a 12 inch length, side mount configuration, and ball bearing action to support smooth file drawer operation. The defined 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch side clearance and 3-51/64 inch height give clear sizing data for cabinet and drawer layout. With hold-in anti-rebound function, positive stops, and quick disconnect drawer members, these slides align well with file storage projects that need consistent motion. Choose the 8500P 12 when your file drawer design matches these dimensions and mounting details.
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