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Knape and Vogt 16 inch file drawer slides give a full extension travel, so the file drawer can open its full length and expose stored folders for easier access and labeling work. These slides are part of the KV Model 8500 series, which defines the side mount ball bearing design that many shops standardize on for file storage cabinets. The product is a right hand side mount slide in a 16 inch length, so it fits installations laid out for that specific side. The hold-in anti-rebound feature keeps the drawer from bouncing back out after closing, which supports smoother file access in high-use office cabinets. Ball bearing construction with a retainer that holds 3 bearings per inch of race provides smooth and quiet motion, which matters where drawers are opened repeatedly near workstations. The available Anochrome finish contributes a uniform appearance that matches other Knape and Vogt hardware in the same finish family.
This Knape and Vogt 8500 series slide is a right hand side mount design, so it installs along the right interior wall of the cabinet to support the drawer laterally. Recommended fasteners are #7 x 1/2 inch Phillips pan head screws, which match the slide mounting hole sizing and help seat the slide tightly against the case side. The specified side clearance of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch on each side guides the cabinet opening and drawer box width, so the ball bearings can run freely without racking. The slide height of 3-51/64 inch including the quick disconnect rail should be considered when locating mounting lines, because it influences where the drawer bottom lands within the opening. The 32 mm pattern aligns with standard system holes, so installers using that layout can position these slides using existing drilling jigs and equipment.
The Knape and Vogt 16 inch file drawer slides are designed for file drawer applications, so they suit cabinets intended to store hanging files or larger paperwork that benefits from full extension access. As a side mount ball bearing slide in the Drawer Slides & Accessories category, it fits installations where the slide needs to carry the drawer by its sides rather than under it. The 16 inch length fits casework designed around that depth, so shop drawings using a 16 inch nominal drawer travel can use this part number without changing the cabinet footprint. The available Anochrome finish lets these slides sit in office or commercial environments where exposed hardware edges should have a consistent metallic look. Because the 32 mm pattern is present, these slides integrate especially well into European-style casework drilled on that system, reducing layout steps when building banks of file drawers.
The hold-in feature that prevents bounce back keeps a closed drawer seated, which helps maintain a tidy bank of file fronts and reduces the chance of drawers drifting open in high-traffic areas. Positive in and out stops give the drawer defined limits at both ends of travel, so fronts align predictably across multiple openings and protect the slide from over-travel stress. A retainer that holds 3 bearings per inch of race supports smooth and quiet motion, which matters in offices where repetitive drawer use should not add noise. Factory-attached drawer release clips with quick disconnect drawer members allow drawers to be lifted off the cabinet members without tools, which simplifies sanding, finishing, or hardware changes performed away from the cabinet. The specified side clearance range of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch on each side creates a tight but workable tolerance window, helping shops produce repeatable drawer box sizes for consistent action across multiple cabinets.
The Knape and Vogt 8500-98 16 is a right hand side mount ball bearing file drawer slide, so it supports file drawers from the cabinet side with smooth rolling action.
The Knape and Vogt 16 inch file drawer slides provide full extension, allowing the drawer to open its entire length for clear access to files at the back.
The slide uses a side clearance of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch each side, so cabinet and drawer widths are based around that running space.
The Knape and Vogt 8500 series slide is specified for #7 x 1/2 inch Phillips pan head screws, matching the mounting holes and helping achieve a secure side mount.
The hold-in anti-rebound feature keeps the drawer from bouncing back out after closing, so file drawers stay closed and fronts line up uniformly.
The factory-attached drawer release clips with quick disconnect drawer members let installers separate the drawer from the cabinet rail quickly, making fitting, finishing, and adjustments easier.
The Knape and Vogt 16 inch file drawer slides combine full extension travel, a right hand side mount layout, and a hold-in anti-rebound function, so file drawers operate smoothly and stay seated. With a defined side clearance of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch each side, these slides support consistent case and drawer sizing in production or custom shops. The 32 mm pattern, Anochrome finish, and quick disconnect drawer members give cabinetmakers a practical choice when building or updating file storage that needs predictable motion and alignment.
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