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Knape and Vogt 16 inch file drawer slides give a file drawer full extension travel, so the drawer pulls completely past the cabinet face for clear access to files. The 8500 Series design uses ball bearing runners, which support smooth motion under load and help keep drawers tracking consistently over repeated use. This left hand cabinet member is part of a side mount system, so the slide mounts along the cabinet side and maintains a defined clearance for the drawer box. The slide height of 3-51/64 inches, including the quick disconnect rail, sets a predictable profile to coordinate with drawer side height and cabinet cutouts. A hold-in anti-rebound feature keeps the drawer pulled closed against the slide, which reduces drawer bounce back when the drawer is pushed shut. Positive in and out stops control travel limits, which helps protect the slide and cabinet from over-travel abuse.
This product is a side mount ball bearing drawer slide from the 8500 Series, so the cabinet member fastens to the cabinet side panel and works with a matching drawer member for guided movement. The recommended fasteners are #7 x 1/2 inch Phillips pan head screws, which match the slide hole sizing and help seat the slide firmly against the cabinet side during installation. The factory-attached drawer release clips with quick disconnect drawer members allow the drawer to be lifted off the cabinet member after mounting, which supports straightforward installation, removal, and adjustment. Positive in and out stops in the slide mechanism define the extension range, which simplifies positioning of drawer fronts relative to surrounding faces.
The KV Model 8500 16 inch slide is part of a file drawer slide family, so it suits file drawer projects that call for full extension access. The side mount configuration follows a 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch side clearance requirement on each side, guiding drawer box sizing in office, commercial, or shop casework. The 32 mm pattern on the cabinet member ties into cabinet sides drilled on a system line, which helps production shops and serious DIY users keep drilling operations consistent across multiple cabinets. A hold-in anti-rebound feature keeps the file drawer firmly shut at the back of travel, which supports orderly storage in situations where drawers see frequent opening and closing. The slide height of 3-51/64 inches including the quick disconnect rail provides a clear dimension for stacking slide locations vertically in tall file cabinets.
This Knape and Vogt drawer slide is a ball bearing design, and the retainer holds three bearings per inch of race, which supports smooth and quiet motion that holds up over repeated drawer cycles. The full extension travel gives consistent access to folder positions at the very back of the drawer, which helps file layout stay usable without rearranging contents. Factory-attached drawer release clips on the quick disconnect drawer members simplify removal, which helps when adjusting drawer fronts or working on case interiors after installation. The positive in and out stops prevent over-travel in both directions, which protects against damage at full extension or full closure. The product is described as made in USA, which signals a controlled manufacturing origin for projects that call for specified domestic hardware sources in commercial or institutional work.
The KV 8500-99 16 is a 16 inch side mount ball bearing file drawer slide, so it mounts to cabinet sides and supports smooth full extension travel on ball races.
This slide uses 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch and minus 0 inch clearance on each side, so drawer box width can be sized precisely to cabinet openings.
The slide height is 3-51/64 inches including the quick disconnect rail, which sets the vertical space the hardware occupies on the drawer side.
The hold-in anti-rebound feature keeps the drawer pulled closed at the back of travel, which reduces bounce back and helps drawers stay neatly shut.
The recommended fasteners are #7 x 1/2 inch Phillips pan head screws, which match the slide hole pattern and support solid attachment to cabinet sides.
The cabinet member uses a 32 mm pattern, which aligns with system-bored cabinet sides in European-style and production casework.
The Knape and Vogt 16 inch file drawer slides in the 8500 Series combine full extension travel, defined side clearance, and a 32 mm pattern to support accurate cabinet layouts. The ball bearing design with three bearings per inch of race offers smooth, quiet motion, while hold-in anti-rebound action and positive stops control drawer travel. For file drawer projects needing controlled dimensions and repeatable installation, this left hand side mount cabinet member matches professional cabinet and casework workflows.
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