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Knape and Vogt 30 inch full extension drawer slides give file drawers a full travel range so the drawer opens completely, which exposes the entire file area for easier access and labeling work. These KV Model 8500 side mount ball bearing slides use a hold-in anti-rebound feature that resists bounce back, so drawers stay closed after you push them in, which supports neat, stable fronts in high-use cabinets. The unhanded design lets the same 8500P 30 model work on either side of the drawer, which simplifies layout and reduces part sorting on the bench. A zinc finish identified as Anochrome provides a clean metal appearance that suits shop-built casework where hardware may remain visible during use. As a side mount drawer slide in the Knape and Vogt 8500 series, this product aligns with file drawer applications that need controlled movement and consistent operation.
As a side mount drawer slide, the Knape and Vogt 8500P 30 uses a side clearance of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch on each side, which defines the cabinet opening you allow when building file cases. The stated height of 3-51/64 inch, including the quick disconnect rail, sets the minimum drawer side height you plan for so the hardware sits properly without crowding the bottom. A 32 mm pattern on this model supports construction that follows 32 mm system boring, which helps align slides quickly on case sides during production runs or repetitive case layouts.
The KV Model 8500 in a 30 inch length serves file drawer applications that need long travel, so deep drawers in desks or storage units can extend fully. As a side mount drawer slide in the Knape and Vogt 8500 series, it pairs with casework designed around side-mounted hardware, which is common in commercial and shop-built file cabinets. The unhanded configuration of this 8500P 30 part number lets installers stock one model for both left and right sides, which simplifies ordering and reduces leftover odds and ends after installation. A zinc Anochrome finish supports use in woodworking environments where metal slides sit inside wooden cases, giving a neutral appearance that works behind fronts while you focus on fit and alignment.
The 30 inch full extension travel on the 8500P 30 means the slide length matches deep file drawers, which helps prevent partial opening that can hide rear files and slow retrieval. The hold-in anti-rebound function keeps drawers seated when closed, which reduces nuisance re-adjustment of fronts during day-to-day office or shop activity. With positive in and out stops, the slide defines its own limits, which protects drawer boxes from being forced beyond their design and helps maintain squareness at the joints. The retainer holding three bearings per inch of race distributes load across multiple ball bearings, which produces smooth, quiet movement that feels controlled when users operate heavy file drawers. Factory-attached drawer release clips with quick disconnect drawer members allow installers to mount cabinet members first, then hang drawers later by snapping them on, which supports staged installation and quicker field adjustments. The 32 mm pattern coordinates with system-bored cases, which lets production shops run consistent hole patterns and drop these slides onto pre-bored rows without extra layout steps.
The 8500P 30 is a Knape and Vogt 8500 series side mount ball bearing file drawer slide, which supports lateral mounting on drawer sides for file and storage applications.
The KV 8500P 30 slide has a 30 inch length, which suits deep file drawers that need full extension to expose contents along the entire drawer depth.
The 8500P 30 drawer slide uses 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch side clearance per side, which determines the cabinet opening you allow when sizing file drawers.
The KV 8500P 30 slide has a height of 3-51/64 inch including the quick disconnect rail, which guides the minimum drawer side height in file drawer construction.
The hold-in feature on the 8500 series helps prevent rebound when closing, so file drawers remain shut after closing, which supports tidy, aligned fronts.
The Knape and Vogt 8500P 30 uses a 32 mm pattern, which fits casework laid out with 32 mm system boring for faster, repeatable slide positioning.
The Knape and Vogt 8500P 30 combines 30 inch full extension travel, side mount ball bearing construction, and a defined 1/2 inch side clearance, which supports precise cabinet sizing. With hold-in anti-rebound action, positive stops, and factory-attached quick disconnect drawer members, this 8500 series slide helps installers build file drawers that open fully, close securely, and adjust efficiently on the job.
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