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Side Mount, Opens Down

Side Mount, Opens Up

Top Mount, Opens Up

For Lid Opening Angle

For Maximum Lid Weight (Two Lid Supports)

Material

Mounting Location

Extended Length

Extension Force

For Maximum Lid Weight (One Lid Support)

Stroke Length

Opening/Closing Action

Compressed Length

Compression Force

Length

Hold Lid Closed

Lid Mounting Clearance

Body Diameter

Ball Stud Thread Size

Rod Diameter

Rod Thread Size

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

EAR99

DFARS Specialty Metals

Compliant

Exempt

Not Compliant

Torque with One Lid Support

0 in·lbf to 61 in·lbf

9 in·lbf to 17 in·lbf

11 in·lbf to 15 in·lbf

18 in·lbf to 26 in·lbf

19 in·lbf to 60 in·lbf

22 in·lbf to 31 in·lbf

27 in·lbf to 35 in·lbf

30 in·lbf to 43 in·lbf

30 in·lbf to 47 in·lbf

35 in·lbf to 60 in·lbf

48 in·lbf to 65 in·lbf

60 in·lbf to 86 in·lbf

61 in·lbf to 77 in·lbf

65 in·lbf to 87 in·lbf

78 in·lbf to 95 in·lbf

Mounting Screw Size

Mounting Position

Vertical with Rod Down

Vertical with Rod Up

RoHS

Compliant

Compliant with Exemptions

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

Self-Opening Lid Supports

Slightly lift the lid and the support will do the rest

3 products

Soft-Closing Lid Supports

Automatically pull lids shut when nearly closed to prevent slamming

27 products

Spring Lid Supports

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

3 products

Clean Room Lid Supports

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

1 product

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

Soft-Opening Lid Supports

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

3 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

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