Soft Down Stay White For Downward Opening Lids

soft down stay white describes a light duty lid support that controls the soft open movement of a downward opening lid, so doors lower in a controlled way instead of dropping. This Sugatsune America support is part of the Lid Supports and Stays class, so it is suited to work surfaces, tables, and cabinet fronts that open down. The design is specifically for downward opening lids, so it works where the door swings down from a horizontal or vertical face. This version is left handed, so it fits applications where the mechanism must mount on the left side of the opening. The support holds the door in the fully closed and fully open positions, so the front stays put during access or when shut. The white color finish lets it blend with light-colored cabinets and casework.

Practical Lid Support Details For Daily Use

• This light duty lid support is designed for downward opening lids, so it manages the drop of lighter doors common on cabinets, tables, and work surfaces where controlled opening matters for user comfort.
• The soft open movement feature slows the opening action, so lids ease down instead of snapping open, which supports smoother operation on frequently used fronts.
• Its ability to hold the door fully closed and fully open stabilizes the front, so you can load, unload, or work behind the door without it drifting out of position.
• Left and right handed versions are available, so projects can be laid out for either side of the cabinet, which helps match hinge layouts and interior clearances.
• Testing to 90,000 cycles demonstrates that the mechanism has been cycled many times, so it is suited to installations where the lid is operated repeatedly over time.

Installation Use With Common Hinge Types

This downward opening lid support can be used with piano, concealed, and drop hinges, so it works alongside typical hinge choices on folding fronts and cabinet doors. Its left hand configuration means it installs on the left side of the opening, coordinating with the hinge placement and the lid geometry. The product has a torque rating defined as lid height times lid weight times 1/2, so installers can relate door size and weight to the support capacity. The white color gives a neutral appearance against white or light interiors, so the hardware is less visually prominent when the door is open.

Where This Soft Open Lid Stay Fits Best

Downward Opening Lids On Cabinets And Work Surfaces

This Sugatsune lid support is designed to be used for downward opening lids, so it suits fronts that drop to provide access, such as tables, work surfaces, and cabinets built with a down-swinging panel. As a light duty component, it is oriented toward lighter doors and lids rather than heavy panels, which aligns it with typical furniture and cabinet doors. Compatibility with piano hinges allows use on continuous-hinge lids, so long spans can be supported with a full-length hinge plus this stay. The ability to work with concealed hinges means it can pair with modern hidden hinge layouts, so contemporary casework keeps a clean look while gaining controlled opening. Use with drop hinges supports folding fronts that need to swing down and clear the opening, so the lid stay can manage movement while the hinge handles the geometry.

Details That Support Repeatable Soft Open Performance

The soft open movement is built into this lid support, so each opening cycle is moderated for a smoother action, which is valuable where doors are operated frequently during daily work. Its function of holding the door in both fully closed and fully open positions stabilizes the panel in those endpoints, so repeated use does not require holding the door by hand. Left and right handed versions allow matching the stay to the side of the cabinet, so repeated installations across a run of cabinets can follow a consistent layout. The torque rating defined as lid height times lid weight times 1/2 gives a direct way to relate door dimensions and mass to the support characteristics, so similar door sizes can be matched to the same model for consistent performance. Testing to work to 90,000 cycles indicates endurance over many operations, supporting projects where long-term, repeatable motion is expected in service.

Common Questions About This Sugatsune Lid Support

Selecting This Soft Open Stay For Your Lid

This soft open, light duty, left hand down stay from Sugatsune America is designed for downward opening lids, so it fits fronts that swing down for access. Its ability to hold doors fully open and closed and to partner with piano, concealed, and drop hinges supports a range of cabinet and furniture layouts. With a torque rating defined by lid height and weight and testing to 90,000 cycles, this white lid support offers defined performance characteristics for repeat-use environments. Choose this HDS-10KL/WHT down stay when a controlled soft open action and stable endpoints are priorities for a downward opening lid.