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Mounting Location

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Extension Force

Stroke Length

For Maximum Lid Weight (One Lid Support)

Opening/Closing Action

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Hold Lid Closed

Length

Body Diameter

Rod Diameter

Ball Stud Thread Size

5/16"-18

3/8"-16

M10

Lid Mounting Clearance

Rod Thread Size

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Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

EAR99

Number of Mounting Holes

DFARS Specialty Metals

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REACH

1,045 Products

Lid Supports

The most common supports for keeping cabinets, hatches, and chests open

5 products

Friction Lid Supports

Friction along the range of motion holds lids at any angle up to 70° or 90°

8 products

Soft-Closing Lid Supports

Automatically pull lids shut when nearly closed to prevent slamming

27 products

Self-Opening Lid Supports

Slightly lift the lid and the support will do the rest

3 products

Clean Room Lid Supports

With plastic bushings, there's no metal-to-metal contact to form particles

1 product

Spring Lid Supports

Often used on top-opening lids; also known as hatch springs

3 products

High-Capacity Lid Supports

Hold at least four times heavier lids than other manual lid supports

2 products

High-Capacity Ratcheting Lid Supports

Hold at least four times heavier lids than other manual lid supports

4 products

Self-Opening Hinged Lid Supports

A hinge and lid support all in one so you don't need separate hinges
Slightly lift the lid and the support will do the rest

2 products

Compact Soft-Opening Lid Supports

Mount in tight spaces with minimal clearance, such as small enclosures
Gradually slow your lid's motion to prevent it from slamming open

3 products

Soft-Opening Lid Supports

Gradually slow your lid's motion to prevent it from slamming open

3 products

Other Products

Prop Rods

Prop hood, trunk, and other lids open at a variety of angles

1 product

Gas Springs

Support the weight of doors, hatches, and lids to assist opening and closing

812 products

Shelf Brackets

Mount and support shelves

3 products

Gas Spring Mounts

Attach gas springs to panels, lids, and doors using a bracket or stud

139 products