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Sugatsune ESR-8 12 inch drawer slide is a 3/4 extension, side mount, ball bearing drawer slide made by Sugatsune America. This slide uses a ball bearing mechanism, which supports smooth drawer motion under load, helping drawers open and close consistently in daily use. The side mount design sets the slide on the cabinet interior side walls, giving installers a familiar layout for cabinetry and casework. An unhanded configuration lets the same ESR-8-12 slide work on either left or right side, which simplifies stocking and reduces part mix-ups on the job. The slide is made of 304 stainless steel, a material choice that resists corrosion, so it is suited for environments where moisture or cleaning agents are present. A front disconnect feature allows the drawer member to separate from the cabinet member at the front, which speeds drawer removal for adjustments, cleaning, or replacement. This specific ESR-8-12 model provides a 12 inch length sized for shallower cabinet depths where a full-depth slide is not required.
The ESR-8-12 slide mounts with M4 or #8 binding, pan, or truss head screws, so installers can match fastener style to their cabinet material and shop standards. Using M4 or #8 screws gives a known shank and head size that suits the slide's mounting holes, which helps achieve full contact between screw head and slide surface. The side mount design places the slide vertically along the cabinet interior wall, creating a straightforward reference line off the cabinet front and bottom edges for consistent alignment. The front disconnect function lets the drawer member release at the cabinet front, which makes it possible to set the cabinet side members first and then engage the drawer portion without working deep inside the case. That same front disconnect also supports later drawer removal, making field adjustments to drawer boxes or hardware more accessible when cabinets are already installed.
The ESR-8-12 belongs to Sugatsune's ESR-8 series of side mount drawer slides, positioning it as a match for projects that already specify this family. Its 12 inch length favors cabinets and fixtures with moderate depth, such as smaller base cabinets, utility drawers, or narrow casework where longer slides are unnecessary. Because the slide is made of 304 stainless steel, it suits applications where metal components experience humidity, cleaning, or other contact with moisture, helping the slide maintain appearance and function over time. The side mount, ball bearing format works well in typical wood cabinet carcasses, since the slide runs along the cabinet sides and aligns with common drawer box construction practices. The unhanded layout also supports symmetrical cabinet designs, as left and right drawers can use the same ESR-8-12 part number during production and service.
The ball bearing mechanism in the ESR-8-12 slide delivers controlled movement along its 3/4 extension travel, which helps drawers operate with a consistent feel across a bank of cabinets. That repeatable motion is valuable on multi-drawer runs, because it lets installers present uniform operation to end users. The front disconnect design allows the drawer and cabinet members to be separated at the front, which makes installation sequencing flexible: cabinet members can be set and squared first, then drawers can be hung later without reaching far into the case. This feature also supports easier service, since drawers can be taken off the slides to work on fronts, boxes, or interior fittings. Mounting with M4 or #8 binding, pan, or truss head screws provides a defined fastener standard, helping shops choose screws that seat fully in the slide holes and clamp the stainless steel securely. The 304 stainless steel construction resists corrosion, which helps the slide maintain sliding performance when exposed to everyday moisture or cleaning routines around cabinetry. Taken together, these ESR-8-12 details support predictable installation, smooth action, and long-term serviceability in cabinet projects built around side mount ball bearing slides.
The ESR-8-12 is a Sugatsune ESR-8 series 3/4 extension, side mount, ball bearing drawer slide, so it is designed for smooth lateral mounting along cabinet sides.
The Sugatsune ESR-8-12 slide is a 12 inch model, which suits shallower drawer boxes and cabinet depths where a compact slide length is required.
The ESR-8-12 drawer slide is made of 304 stainless steel, which provides corrosion resistance useful in environments exposed to moisture or cleaning chemicals.
The ESR-8-12 front disconnect lets the drawer member separate from the cabinet member at the front, which simplifies drawer installation, adjustment, and removal after cabinets are installed.
The ESR-8-12 mounts with M4 or #8 binding, pan, or truss head screws, giving installers several compatible screw head options for secure attachment.
The ESR-8-12 is unhanded, so the same slide model works on both left and right sides, simplifying inventory and installation on multi-drawer projects.
The ESR-8-12 drawer slide combines 3/4 extension travel, side mount ball bearing construction, and 304 stainless steel in a 12 inch format, giving cabinetmakers a defined option for medium-depth drawers. Its unhanded design and front disconnect support efficient installation sequences and later service work on site. With mounting set for M4 or #8 binding, pan, or truss head screws, this Sugatsune ESR-8 series slide aligns well with common shop practices. For projects already using ESR-8 hardware or calling for stainless side mount ball bearing slides, the ESR-8-12 provides a precise, series-matched choice ready for cabinet production or retrofit.
