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A complete steel drawer box, not a decorative line
The Hardware Resources UMD - MDB Series is a functional cabinet system rather than a decorative pull or knob line. Each unit is a heavy-duty metal drawer box assembly that replaces a shop-built wood drawer box with a steel-sided unit shipped ready to mount. The box and slide arrive as one engineered piece: full-extension soft-close runners and 10mm dowel connections are integrated, so there is no separate slide to source, install, and adjust. The metal sides give a thin, consistent wall and a clean modern interior, and the full-extension travel reaches the back of the box, a measurable gain over partial-extension drawers in deep cabinets.
Heights, depths, and where each fits
The series splits by side height and depth. Two heights, marked by the MDB-086 and MDB-164 codes, run roughly 86mm and 164mm, and each height comes in 400, 450, 500, and 550mm depths. The lower 86mm box suits shallow utility and tray drawers such as cutlery and flatware, while the 164mm height handles deeper pots-and-pans and cookware storage. Match the depth to the cabinet's interior clearance and the side height to the contents, since a too-tall box wastes space in a shallow cabinet. Confirm the cabinet opening width works with the system before ordering across a run. Because both heights share four depths, a cabinet shop can standardize on one soft-close system across a whole kitchen or bath.
Coordinate with cabinet pulls and cabinet knobs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hardware Resources MDB Series and what makes it different from a standard wood drawer box?
The MDB Series is a heavy-duty soft-close metal drawer box system designed to replace shop-built wood drawer boxes in kitchen and bath cabinets. Each unit ships as a complete assembly with steel sides, integrated soft-close runners, and 10mm dowel connections, so the box and slide arrive pre-engineered and ready to mount. This eliminates the need to source and adjust a separate drawer slide, which is a common extra step with wood box builds.
What size options are available in the MDB Series, and how should a builder choose between them?
The MDB Series comes in two side heights — 86mm and 164mm — and four depths: 400, 450, 500, and 550mm. The 86mm height suits shallow applications like cutlery trays and utility drawers, while the 164mm height is intended for deeper storage such as pots and pans. Depth should be matched to the cabinet's interior clearance, and height should be selected based on what the drawer will hold, since an oversized box wastes space in a shallow cabinet.
How does the MDB Series compare to partial-extension drawer systems?
The MDB Series uses full-extension runners, which allow the drawer to travel the full length of the box — giving access all the way to the back. Partial-extension runners stop short of full travel, leaving the rear portion of a deep drawer difficult to reach. For kitchen cabinets with 400–550mm depths, full extension is a practical advantage, particularly for heavy or frequently used storage.
Is the MDB Series suitable for both kitchen and bathroom cabinet installations?
Yes, the MDB Series is designed for both kitchen and bath cabinet builds where a consistent, soft-close steel drawer is preferred over a custom wood box. The two available heights — 86mm for shallow drawers and 164mm for deeper compartments — cover a range of storage needs found in both settings. Before ordering across a full cabinet run, the cabinet opening width should be confirmed to ensure compatibility with the chosen box dimensions.
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