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3832HDSC
3832HDSC
Applications: Use when a stronger
self-closing/stay closed action is required
such as in mobile storage carts, vehicular
applications, or other portable storage
units. Not intended for lateral file* drawer
applications. This product is covered by
U.S. (6,145,945) and various foreign
patents issued and/or pending.
MODEL 3832HDSC
Heavy-Duty Self-Closing
Holds drawers in a closed position
Vertical Cam Adjustment
Optional Face Frame Bracket Kit
QUICK REFERENCE
Side space: 1/2" + 1/32" x 2
Length: 12"–28"
Overall slide dimensions: 1.80" x 1/2"
Load Rating: 100 lbs. ♦
Closed position
Drawer Member flush or under
SlideTravel
E
1.38
[35.1]
C
B
.70
[17.8]
A
.50
[12.7]
2.38
[60.5]
Inches
mm
.35
[9.0]
TYP.
Finish
Load
.187 X .310
[4.7 X 7.9]
.172 DIA.
[4.4] TYP.
* Slot not accessible on 12" length.
** Slot not accessible on 16" and 20" length.
Clear zinc (C), black electroplate (CB), or
white electrocoat (EW).
100 lbs. [45 kg] per pair 
.85 [21.6]
.172 X .38
[4.4 X 9.5]
TYP.
Part
Number
F
8.82 [224.0]
.180 X .375
[4.6 X 9.5]
TYP.
1.35
[34.3]
Slide
Slide
Length Travel
C
D
E
F
6-9 lb. [2.7–4.1 kg.] per slide
3832-C14HDSC
13.78
[350]
14.00
[356]
11.06
[281]
.50" (+ .031-0.00)[12.7 mm] (+ 0.8 -0.0)
3832-C16HDSC
15.75
[400]
16.00
[406]
13.03 11.34
[331] [288]
Full extension (See chart)
Height
1.80" [45.7 mm]
3832-C18HDSC
17.72
[450]
18.00
[457]
Handed lever disconnect
3832-C20HDSC
19.69
[500]
20.00
[508]
3832-C22HDSC
21.65
[550]
22.00
[559]
3832-C24HDSC
23.62
[600]
24.00
[610]
3832-C26HDSC
25.59
[650]
3832-C28HDSC
27.56
[700]
ide; optional brackets for face frame
S
mounting
rawer member vertical cam
D
adjustment. Silenced open and
closed. Self-close and stay closed
action eliminates bounce back and
drawer creep.
NOTE: Drawer width should not exceed slide length.
NOTE: For optimal performance, make drawer 1-1/16" [27.0 mm] less than cabinet opening.
NOTE: Slides may not function properly if side space is less than .50" [12.7 mm].
* A lateral file drawer is wider than it is deep.

.250 DIA.
[6.4] TYP.
.180 DIA.
[4.6] (4X)
B
**
9.09
[231]
Travel
Features
A
.45
[11.4]
TYP.
11.25
[286]
Detent Force
Mounting
.50
[12.7]
5.04
[128.0]
.50
[12.7]
TYP.
11.81
[300]
12"–28" [300 mm–700 mm]
Disconnect
Slide Length
3832-C12HDSC
Length
Side Space
.35
[9.0]
Disconnect
Lever
5.04
*[128.0]
1.80
[45.7]
G
1.38
[35.1]
D
Load rating based on 18" slides mounted in a 16" wide drawer.
12.60
[320]
G
14.99 12.60
[381] [320]
16.96 15.12
[431] [384]
16.38
[416]
18.93 16.38
[481] [416]
8.82
[224]
16.38
[416]
20.90 13.86 18.90
[531] [352] [480]
26.00
[660]
8.82
[224]
16.38 21.42 22.87 13.86 20.16
[416] [544] [581] [352] [512]
28.00
[711]
8.82 11.34 16.38 21.42 24.84 13.86 21.42
[224] [288] [416] [544] [631] [352] [554]
Installation Instructions
2
Drawer Box Preparation
1. Drawer box width should not exceed slide length.
2. Slides will not function properly if side space is less than .50"
[12.7 mm]. For optimum performance, construct drawer
1-1/16" [27.0 mm] smaller than cabinet opening.
Figure 4
Conventional and 32 mm Mounting—Drawer
11/16" [17.8]
Conventional Vertical Slots
Cabinet Member Installation
1-1/4"
[31.8]
32mm System Vertical Slot
1.Overlay drawer front:
• Conventional mounting, see Figure 1.
• 32 mm system mounting, see Figure 2.
1/8" for Conventional Mounting
[5.2] for 32 mm System Mounting 1/4" [6.4]
2.Inset drawer front: slide setback is the thickness of the
drawer front plus 1/8" [3.2 mm].
Figure 5
Figure 1
Conventional Mounting—Cabinet
Horizontal Slots
Drawer
NOTE: Cam must install on
same centerline as drawer
member.
1/16" [1.6 mm]
maximum head
height
1-1/2"
Cam Adjuster
NOTE:The cam is designed for use
with the standard Accuride truss
head screw. If using other screw,
ensure screw head height does not
exceed 1/16" [1.6mm] since it may
cause interference.
Accuride part number 2410-3218-CE
For overlay
drawer front
2-3/8"
Figure 2
Cabinet Member
6.Make sure the ball bearing retainers in the cabinet
member are fully forward. Install drawer into cabinet. Push the drawer in until completely closed; the Self-Close
mechanism will click and engage. Cycle the drawer two or
three times.
32 mm System—Cabinet
2.0 mm
37.0 mm
Cabinet
Member
Drawer
38.1
mm
Drawer Insertion and Adjustment
System Holes
7. To adjust the drawer front position, open the drawer and
rotate the cam with a Phillips or Pozi screwdriver to adjust
the vertical position of the drawer. Total vertical adjustment
is 1/8" [3.2 mm]; +/- 1/16" [1.6 mm] from center up and
down.
8. Install additional set screws to secure. Install drawer pulls
or knobs.
For overlay
drawer front
3. Use only the 32 mm system holes or the wood screw holes located at the tip of the breathing tabs. Do not use any other holes on the cabinet member for mounting (Figure 3).
Slide Ordering Information
Complete your slide order for Accuride models 3832HDSC
by specifying the following:
Figure 3
Yes
No
Use all mounting tabs to achieve load rating
Drawer Member Installation
4. See Figure 4 for drawer member setback.
5. Install the drawer member with a screw through the cam
adjuster and a screw through a hole or slot at the rear
(Figure 5).
50 Pair C 3832
-C18 HDSC D
Total Required Slides
Slide Finish
Slide Model
Slide Length
Self-Closing Feature
Polybag Packaging
Packaging
Distributor (D) Pack: All lengths are packaged 10 pair
per box. Polybag includes one pair of slides with mounting
screws.
Bulk (P) Pack: All lengths are packaged 10 pair per box.
Slides and screws are ordered and packaged separately.
Optional Face Frame Brackets
3
Face frame brackets are ordered as a kit or in bulk. Brackets
are available in clear zinc finish only. Mounting screws are
not included.
To order kits, specify
P/N 4180-0705-XE.
Each kit contains: 2 front
brackets, 2 rear brackets,
and installation
instructions. Order
1 kit per pair of slides.
Optional front
clip-on bracket
P/N 4010-0516-CE
For bulk, order 2
front brackets
(P/N 4010-0516-CE)
and 2 rear brackets
(P/N 4010-0668-CE)
per pair of slides.
Optional rear metal
face frame bracket
P/N 4010-0668-CE
Specifications
Slide members and ball retainers: Cold rolled steel
Ball bearings: Carburized steel/acetal polymer.
All finishes are RoHS compliant.
NOTE: Specifications, materials, prices, terms, and
delivery are subject to change without notice.
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