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The Knape & Vogt 8500 Series is a 26 inch, full-extension, side-mount ball-bearing drawer slide built for file drawers and other heavy pulls where the drawer needs to stay closed on its own and open all the way when pulled. Sold as a poly-pack pair in a zinc finish, these slides are the workhorse choice for file cabinets, lateral files, and deep storage drawers.
A 26 inch slide suits cabinets with an interior depth in the 26 inch range, which is the standard depth for lateral file cabinets and many deeper storage units. At full extension, the drawer clears the cabinet completely, so hanging folders at the back are as easy to reach as the ones in front. The hold-in detent is especially useful in file applications — a loaded lateral file drawer carries real momentum, and the anti-rebound catch stops it from bouncing back into the operator after a firm close. This slide also fits deep shop drawers, plan-file pulls, and any storage unit where a half-open drawer is a problem.
The 8500 Series runs on steel ball bearings in full-length formed steel raceways — the same bearing geometry found in heavy-duty office furniture and institutional casework. The zinc finish protects the steel members through years of indoor service. This is a standard side-mount telescopic design with 1/2 inch clearance per side; it is not a concealed undermount. The zinc color is functional, not decorative, and blends unobtrusively with the cabinet interior.
The 8500P 26 is the go-to when the drawer is deep, the load is heavy, and a drawer that drifts open between cycles is not acceptable. It suits lateral file cabinets, vertical file units, plan drawers, shop carts, and institutional storage where 150 lb of rated capacity and positive hold-in closure matter more than a damped close. Non-handed slides speed up production installs — no sorting, no left/right inventory to manage. Cabinet shops outfitting file pedestals or commercial millwork specifiers building file-room casework will find the 8500 Series covers both demand and volume without special ordering.
No. The hold-in anti-rebound is a mechanical catch — it holds the drawer in the closed position and stops it from bouncing back after a firm push. There is no damper; the drawer does not slow down as it approaches closed. If you need damped closing, look for a soft-close slide instead.
Slide length should match the interior depth of your cabinet. A 26 inch slide is a standard fit for lateral file cabinets and deep storage units with approximately 26 inches of interior depth. Measure from the back panel to the inside face of the door or face frame to confirm clearance.
Yes. The poly-pack includes both slides — one for each side of the drawer — so one line item equips one complete drawer.
No. These slides are non-handed, meaning the same part installs on either side of the drawer. Order one poly-pack per drawer regardless of orientation.
The zinc finish provides corrosion resistance for dry indoor use. This slide is not rated for wet, washdown, or outdoor environments. For those applications, a stainless steel slide is the appropriate choice.
When the job calls for a 26 inch slide that opens fully, holds closed firmly, and handles real file-cabinet loads, the KV 8500 Series delivers — pair after pair, drawer after drawer.
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