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For Maximum Lid Weight (Two Lid Supports)

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Compressed Nitrogen Gas

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For Maximum Lid Weight (One Lid Support)

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1,042 Products

Lid Supports

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

5 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

Spring Lid Supports

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

3 products

Self-Opening Lid Supports

Slightly lift the lid and the support will do the rest

3 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-Closing Lid Supports

Automatically pull lids shut when nearly closed to prevent slamming

27 products

Friction Lid Supports

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

8 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

951 products