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The Sugatsune ESR-6 Series is a 26 inch full-extension side-mount ball bearing drawer slide built from 304 stainless steel, rated 104 lb per pair, and suited to the wet, corrosive, and washdown environments where zinc-plated steel falls short. This is a standard-motion slide with no closing mechanism — the drawer stays wherever it is left.
Most side-mount ball bearing slides carry a zinc finish. Zinc is the right call for dry indoor cabinetry, but it is not rated for the environments where this slide belongs. Commercial kitchens, food processing facilities, marine galleys, medical labs, and anywhere that sees regular moisture, cleaning chemicals, or humidity cycles need a material that does not rust. The ESR-6's 304 stainless steel body holds up through repeated washdowns and humid conditions that would quickly compromise a zinc-plated slide. If the installation will see moisture, corrosive agents, or food contact, this is the appropriate specification — not a zinc slide with a cautious maintenance schedule.
304 stainless steel is the commercial standard for corrosion resistance in wet and food-adjacent environments — the same alloy class used in commercial sinks, prep tables, and medical equipment. The ESR-6 applies that material to a precision ball bearing slide, so the corrosion resistance does not come at the cost of smooth operation or load capacity. At 104 lb per pair, the slide handles loaded utility drawers, tool trays, and storage applications that exceed what a lighter-duty slide can manage. The stainless finish also withstands the cleaning agents that are routine in food service and laboratory settings.
The ESR-6-26 is the right choice when a zinc slide is ruled out by the environment. Cabinet shops building commercial kitchen cabinetry, marine outfitters fitting out a galley, lab furniture fabricators, and healthcare facility contractors all reach for 304 stainless when the spec sheet calls for corrosion resistance. At 26 inches, the slide suits deep drawers in base cabinets, tool chests, and equipment racks. Because it is standard motion with no closing mechanism, it is also compatible with push-to-open retrofits and drawers where a positive close would interfere with the application.
Yes — the ESR-6 is manufactured from 304 stainless steel, the corrosion-resistant alloy standard in commercial food service and medical hardware. The SAP description confirms 304SS grade.
No. This is a standard-motion slide — the drawer rolls freely on its ball bearings and stays where it is left. There is no soft-close damper, no self-close spring, and no hold-in detent. That makes it compatible with push-to-open hardware if needed.
Side clearance for the ESR-6 is not stated in the available source data. The standard for side-mount ball bearing slides in this segment is nominally 1/2 inch per side, but confirm the ESR-6's specific clearance requirement against Sugatsune's published installation specs before building the drawer box.
Yes. Full extension brings the entire drawer out to the cabinet face, making the back of the drawer accessible without reaching past an obstruction.
The slide mounts to the cabinet interior side panel. In face-frame construction, the back of the slide needs rear support — add a rear mounting bracket appropriate for this series. Check Sugatsune's accessory offerings for a compatible bracket before ordering.
When corrosion resistance is a requirement rather than a preference, the ESR-6 in 304 stainless delivers full-extension ball bearing performance without the vulnerability of a zinc finish — the slide built for the jobs where material selection is not optional.