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This is the 18 inch right-hand cabinet member from Knape & Vogt's 8500 series, the file-rated side-mount ball bearing line built for drawers that exceed the standard 100 lb cabinet class. Sold as a single right-hand cabinet member, it pairs with the corresponding left-hand cabinet member and both drawer members to complete a working pair for one drawer.
A lateral file drawer loaded with folders is heavier than most kitchen or utility drawers, and the KV 8500 series is engineered for that reality. The 150 lb load class per pair covers the weight of a full hanging-file load, and full extension means the back of the drawer comes entirely out to the cabinet face — no reaching into the cabinet for the last folder. The hold-in anti-rebound detent addresses the other common file-drawer problem: a firmly closed drawer that rebounds partway open. The detent catches and holds the drawer closed until it is intentionally pulled.
The 8500 series is built from steel with a zinc finish — the segment's standard indoor corrosion protection — and carries a taller profile than a standard cabinet slide to accommodate the quick-disconnect rail on the drawer members. The zinc finish is a working finish, not a decorative one; it protects the steel members through years of office service without calling attention to itself beside an open drawer.
This cabinet member suits cabinet shops and office furniture builders specifying a dedicated file-rated slide, facility managers replacing worn slide members in existing office furniture, and contractors fitting lateral file bases in commercial work. The Q-Pack format delivers a quantity suited to shop use rather than a single-unit retail bag. Because the 8500 series is rated for drawer widths up to 36 inches, it also works for wide lateral file drawers that would exceed the 24 inch maximum of the standard 8400 series. This slide is for indoor, dry installations only.
This listing is the right-hand cabinet member only. A complete drawer requires one left-hand cabinet member and two drawer members — one for each side of the drawer box. Order each component separately.
No. The hold-in anti-rebound detent is a mechanical catch — it keeps the drawer closed and prevents bounce-back, but it does not slow or damp the closing motion. There is no damper and no spring assist on this slide.
The 8500 series requires 1/2 inch of side clearance per side. Build the drawer box 1 inch narrower than the cabinet opening to accommodate both slides.
Yes, with rear support. Face-frame construction sets the cabinet side back from the frame, so the slide needs rear mounting brackets at the back end. KV rear mounting brackets for the 8500 series are sold separately and are series-specific.
The 150 lb class rating is per pair — one left-hand cabinet member, one right-hand cabinet member, and two drawer members working together as a complete set.
When the drawer carries real weight and must stay closed between uses, the KV 8500 series right-hand cabinet member is the starting point — built to the file-rated load class, full extension, and a hold-in detent that keeps the job organized.
Sold In: 520 Each
