Knape And Vogt 24 Inch Over Travel Drawer Slide Use

Knape and Vogt 24 inch over travel drawer slide 8505-98 24 is a right hand cabinet member from the KV Model 8505 series, so it serves as the cabinet side component within a matched heavy duty file drawer slide system. This right hand side mount drawer slide member is designed for a 24 inch length, providing a defined travel path that suits file drawer applications needing full extension plus over travel of the drawer. The product belongs to the side mount, ball bearing slides class, so it supports smooth metal to metal movement along the cabinet wall instead of under mount support. As a file drawer slide component, it works in systems that carry filing loads while maintaining alignment along the cabinet member. The Q-Pack format identifies it as a cabinet member supplied in quantity for repetitive cabinet construction.

Key Drawer Slide Details For File Use

• The side clearance of 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch per side sets a defined gap between drawer and cabinet, which helps installers size file drawer widths so the ball bearing slide tracks run true without side binding.
• The height of 3-51/64 inch including the quick disconnect rail establishes the vertical space required on the cabinet wall, guiding layout when stacking drawers or fitting the slide member between fixed horizontal components.
• The 32 mm pattern designation means the cabinet member hole layout follows the 32 mm system, which helps align this slide with cabinet rows drilled on a 32 mm spacing for faster, repeatable mounting.
• The anochrome finish on the slide provides a finished metal surface, which supports consistent movement of ball bearings along the race while presenting a uniform appearance inside the cabinet carcass.
• The progressive movement on ball bearings feature allows sections of the slide to extend in sequence on ball races, which supports smooth extension and retraction of the file drawer under load.

Installation And Mounting Details For KV 8505

The recommended fasteners are #7 x 5/8 inch Phillips pan head screws BST5/8-7-2C, so cabinet builders can match pilot holes and screw selection to the slide design for a secure side mount attachment. The cabinet member mounts on the side of the cabinet, so the 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch side clearance per side directly informs the drawer box exterior width relative to the opening. The factory attached drawer release clips with quick disconnect drawer members feature means the mated drawer member can be released from this cabinet member without additional brackets, supporting removal of the drawer box for adjustments. Positive in and out stops on the slide control travel limits, helping the installer position the slide so the drawer front alignment stays consistent at full close and full extension.

Real Job Use Of The 8505-98 24 Cabinet Member

Where This Side Mount File Drawer Member Fits

The Knape and Vogt Model 8505 right hand cabinet member is used on the right interior side of a cabinet, so it pairs with a corresponding left member to support a file drawer between both walls. Its 24 inch length matches drawer depths built around that nominal dimension, guiding case depth and drawer box design in file storage cabinets. Because it is a ball bearing side mount slide, the cabinet builder positions this member directly onto the cabinet side panel, aligning it using the 32 mm pattern where that system is drilled. The height of 3-51/64 inch including the quick disconnect rail defines the band of space occupied on the wall, so installers can plan drawer spacing and rail placement around that track. As part of the 8505 series, this cabinet member integrates with the quick disconnect drawer members referenced in the web description, creating a two part assembly that supports removal and reinstallation of the drawer during finishing or hardware adjustment.

Why These 8505 Features Support Drawer Performance

The hold in feature to prevent bounce back keeps the drawer against its closed position, so when the drawer is pushed fully in, the mechanism resists slight rebound that could otherwise leave fronts out of flush alignment. The anti rebound behavior helps file drawers stay seated in high use environments where drawers are pushed briskly. The positive in and out stops define fixed travel endpoints, so the drawer stops consistently at full extension and at closed, which supports predictable front reveal and protects the slide from over travel beyond its designed range. The retainer holds three bearings per inch of race, creating a dense pattern of ball bearings that supports smooth and quiet motion along the slide path under the sliding loads of a file drawer. Progressive movement on ball bearings means each slide section moves in sequence rather than all at once, helping the drawer feel controlled as it opens and closes. The anochrome finish on the metal slide surfaces gives the ball races a consistent surface, supporting this smooth progressive movement over repeated use in file cabinet installations.

Common Questions About KV 24 Inch Over Travel Slide

Selecting This Right Hand 24 Inch Cabinet Member

This 8505-98 24 right hand cabinet member from Knape and Vogt combines side mount ball bearing construction, defined 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch side clearance, and a 24 inch length, so it suits file drawer cabinets built around the KV 8505 system. The anochrome finish, 32 mm pattern mounting, and progressive movement on ball bearings support a repeatable installation process and smooth operation for file drawers. Use this right hand cabinet member when building or outfitting casework that relies on the KV Model 8505 over travel hold in anti rebound file drawer slide design.