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Knape and Vogt 8500 drawer slide defines this left hand cabinet member as part of the 8500 Series full extension ball bearing file drawer system, so it supports deep file drawers that need stable travel all the way out of the cabinet. The 20 inch length sets the drawer depth it is designed to support, which helps when laying out cabinet carcass dimensions for file storage. This cabinet member is side mount, so it installs along the cabinet side panel rather than under the drawer, matching common file drawer construction. The hold-in feature is designed to prevent bounce back at the closed position, which helps drawers stay shut in day-to-day use. Positive in and out stops manage travel limits, helping protect both the slide and the cabinet from over-travel during operation. The ball bearing design is built so a retainer holds 3 bearings per inch of race for smooth and quiet motion through the slide stroke.
This 20 inch full extension left hand cabinet member is specified as a side mount slide, so it fastens to the cabinet side wall and works with a matching right hand member and drawer member set from the same series. The stated side clearance of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch per side defines the target gap between the drawer box and cabinet, which guides drawer width during construction or retrofit. The overall height of 3-51/64 inch including the quick disconnect rail sets the minimum vertical space needed at each slide location, helping when planning rail placement in tall file cabinets. The 32 mm pattern works with system-bored cabinet sides, so mounting holes can align with predrilled rows to keep slides square and parallel. Using the recommended #7 x 1/2 inch Phillips pan head fasteners matches the slide hole geometry, which supports firm attachment along the full slide length.
This component is identified as a 20 inch left hand cabinet member for the KV Model 8500 file drawer slide series, so it is intended for the cabinet-side track on the left of a file drawer opening. The side mount, ball bearing construction matches the Drawer Slides & Accessories side mount, ball bearing slides product class, which suits lateral or vertical file drawers needing smooth travel under load. The web description notes this is part of a Q-Pack of 10 left hand cabinet members per box with 20 QD strips, so this format suits production settings mounting multiple cabinets using the same 8500 layout. Being made in USA ties this member directly to domestic KV 8500 manufacturing, which can matter when coordinating with existing 8500 installations in commercial casework. The available finish is specified as Anochrome, with Ebony Black referenced as special order, so the standard slide appearance aligns with typical metal drawer hardware in office and shop environments.
The hold-in anti-rebound feature is described as preventing bounce back, so when the drawer reaches closed position the slide resists roll-out, which helps maintain a consistent closed line on banks of file fronts. Positive in and out stops control how far the drawer travels in both directions, so drawers stop at the same extension each time, aiding file access and keeping fronts aligned. The retainer that holds 3 bearings per inch of race is designed for smooth and quiet motion, which improves user feel when drawers are opened repeatedly through the day. Factory-attached drawer release clips with quick disconnect drawer members allow drawers to be released at the slide without loose parts, which is useful when adjusting drawer fronts, installing file bars, or finishing interior work after cabinets are placed. The Q-Pack format, described as 10 left hand cabinet members per box and 20 QD strips per box, supports batch installation where consistent hardware is installed across multiple file drawer openings.
The 20 inch length defines the available slide travel, so file drawer box depth is typically sized to work within that stroke for full access without overextending the slide.
The side clearance of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch per side sets the gap between drawer and cabinet, guiding drawer box width to avoid binding while limiting side play.
The hold-in feature is designed to prevent bounce back at closure, so drawers tend to stay fully closed once pushed in, which helps maintain a clean front line.
The factory-attached drawer release clips with quick disconnect drawer members allow drawers to be removed from the slides, which simplifies installing, adjusting, or servicing file drawers.
The 32 mm pattern lets the slide align with standard system-bored cabinet sides, which supports consistent, repeatable mounting in production casework using line-bored holes.
The recommended fasteners are #7 x 1/2 inch Phillips pan head screws, which match the slide holes and help secure the cabinet member along its full length.
This Knape and Vogt 20 inch full extension left hand cabinet member combines side mount installation, an Anochrome finish, and the 8500 Series hold-in ball bearing design, so it fits file drawer projects built around the KV 8500 system. The defined side clearance, cabinet member height, and 32 mm pattern support accurate layout in both custom and production casework. For cabinet shops and installers using KV Model 8500 hardware, choosing this 8500-99 20 member keeps file drawer builds aligned with the same slide system and operating feel across a run of cabinets.
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