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The Sugatsune AR3 series is a full-extension, side-mount ball bearing drawer slide built from aluminum, designed for applications where a slim profile and a light, finished look matter as much as smooth operation. At 7-7/8 inches in closed length, this slide suits compact drawers in furniture, display cases, and architectural cabinetry.
A 20 lb load rating makes this slide the right choice for drawers that carry documents, stationery, small accessories, or display items rather than heavy shop tools or kitchen pots. The 7-7/8 inch nominal length is well suited to shallow storage in writing desks, nightstands, jewelry cabinets, and architectural millwork where drawer depth is limited. The aluminum finish sits naturally alongside anodized pulls, aluminum extrusions, and modern frameless furniture construction where an exposed slide is part of the design rather than something to hide.
The slide members are aluminum, which differs meaningfully from the zinc-plated steel slides that dominate this segment. Aluminum is lighter, naturally corrosion-resistant for dry indoor environments, and carries a consistent finish tone that complements light-duty furniture hardware. This is an indoor slide — aluminum without additional protective coating is not specified for damp or exterior applications.
Furniture makers, architectural millwork shops, and designers specifying compact drawers in high-visibility applications will find this slide worth the look. If the drawer carries real weight or needs a detent or soft-close mechanism, a steel ball bearing slide in the 75–100 lb class is the better fit. The AR3 series is purpose-built for the light-duty range where a refined material finish and slim profile take priority.
The 20 lb rating is stated per pair. Each installed drawer requires one pair of slides.
Side-mount slides in face-frame cabinets need support at the rear of the slide where the cabinet side is set back from the face frame. Check whether Sugatsune offers a compatible rear bracket for the AR3 series before installing in face-frame construction.
Side clearance for the AR3 series is not specified in the available product data. Contact Sugatsune or consult the AR3 installation sheet for the required gap between the drawer box side and the cabinet interior before building the drawer box.
No. The AR3-200 is a standard-motion slide with no damper, spring, or detent. The drawer stays wherever it is left.
That is the closed (nominal) slide length. Because this is a full-extension slide, the drawer travels approximately the full slide length, bringing its entire contents out to the cabinet face.
When the slide itself is visible and the application calls for something lighter than steel, the Sugatsune AR3 aluminum series delivers full-extension ball bearing performance in a format that matches the hardware around it.