Overview
Side Mount Drawer Slide is a drawer slide that carries the drawer on ball bearings or rollers, providing smooth, load-rated extension and consistent drawer alignment for cabinet and furniture manufacturing. This page summarizes how to specify it for volume furniture and cabinet manufacturing, including the dimensions and options that matter most to buyers.
Specifications & Options
| Nominal Length | 12 in · 14 in · 16 in · 18 in · 20 in · 22 in · 24 in · 28 in |
|---|---|
| Extension Type | Full extension · Over-travel |
| Load Rating | 25 kg · 35 kg · 45 kg · 75 lb · 100 lb |
| Mounting Clearance | 12.7 mm (1/2 in) per side · Side mount, 12.5 mm per side |
| Member Height | 35 mm · 45 mm · 53 mm · 76 mm heavy-duty profile |
| Motion Feature | Soft close · Self close · Hold-in detent · Lock-in / lock-out |
| Cycle Test | 40,000 cycles · 50,000 cycles · 80,000 cycles |
Ranges show what we supply for this product type. Your exact values are fixed on the order datasheet.
How to Choose
- Slide length matched to the cabinet/drawer depth
- Extension type: full extension, over-travel, or partial
- Mounting type: side mount, undermount, bottom mount, or center mount
- Load capacity for the drawer contents and usage
- Side clearance available in the cabinet opening
- Soft-close, push-to-open, or lockable function
- Ball-bearing vs roller movement and cycle life
- Suitable furniture type and frequency of use
Materials & Finishes
Materials
Cold-rolled steel with ball bearings is standard; zinc plating resists corrosion indoors, and stainless steel suits damp or outdoor-adjacent use. Steel gauge and bearing count set the load rating.
- Stainless Steel
- Carbon Steel
- Zinc Alloy
- Aluminum
- Brass
- Copper
Finishes
Zinc-plated is the default; black and stainless options match exposed industrial drawers. Finish mainly affects corrosion resistance since most slides are hidden.
- Pewter
- Champagne Bronze
- Chrome
- Galvanized
- Brushed Stainless Steel
- Polished Brass
- Satin Nickel
- Gray
Application Fit
- Kitchen Cabinets
- For this application, side mount drawer slide is specified for daily use, soft-close motion, moisture resistance, and fast, repeatable installation on the line.
- Office Furniture
- For this application, side mount drawer slide is specified for high-frequency use, file-drawer loads, and central locking.
- Tool Cabinets
- For this application, side mount drawer slide is specified for heavy loads, ball-bearing movement, and locking under vibration.
- File Cabinets
- For this application, side mount drawer slide is specified for full-extension access and load-rated, lockable operation.
- Aluminum Frame Cabinet Doors
- For this application, side mount drawer slide is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.
- Handleless Cabinets
- For this application, side mount drawer slide is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.
Dedicated Application Pages
Installation Notes
Mount the cabinet member level and square, fix the drawer member to the drawer side at the matching height, then engage and test full travel. Verify clearance and that soft-close engages before locking the pattern.
Animated installation guide Step-by-step diagrams for installing Side Mount Drawer Slide on a production line.Buying Notes for OEM Orders
For OEM production, standardize on a small set of slide lengths and one load class per drawer size, and confirm soft-close behavior on a sample batch.
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