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The Knape and Vogt HAL-20 is a lift-up mechanism for a base cabinet that raises a heavy countertop appliance, such as a stand mixer, up from inside the cabinet to a working height on demand. This listing covers the hardware mechanism only; a platform is not included.
A full-size stand mixer is one of the heaviest appliances on the counter, and lifting one up from inside a base cabinet by hand is awkward at best and a strain injury risk at worst. The HAL-20 solves that by providing a mechanical lift path: the appliance stores below the counter and rises to a working position when needed. The gas cylinder does the counterbalancing work, so the motion is controlled even under a full 60-pound load. When cooking is done, the appliance lowers back into the cabinet and the door closes over it, keeping the counter clear.
The HAL-20 is an all-metal mechanism finished in Platinum. It is designed as hardware only, which means the platform that actually supports the appliance is a separate purchase. This separation lets a cabinet shop or installer choose the platform size and material that best matches the appliance footprint and the cabinet interior. The mechanism requires a minimum cabinet depth of 16-1/2 inches to allow the lift arm and platform full travel without obstruction. Because operation is independent of the door, there is no door-mount linkage to set up.
This mechanism is the right starting point for a cabinet shop building a mixer-lift base cabinet from scratch, a contractor specifying a custom kitchen where the client wants appliances stored out of sight, or a designer who needs the hardware component priced and specified before the platform is selected. Homeowners who already own the compatible Knape and Vogt platform can also use this listing to source a replacement mechanism. Confirm the cabinet box provides at least 16-1/2 inches of depth and that the planned appliance falls within the 60-pound capacity before specifying.
No. The HAL-20 is the lift mechanism only. A compatible platform is sold separately and must be ordered to complete a functional mixer-lift assembly.
The gas cylinder acts as a counterbalance so the lift mechanism offsets much of the appliance weight during the raise and lower motion. The result is a controlled, steady travel rather than a free-fall drop or a hard manual lift.
The mechanism needs a minimum cabinet depth of 16-1/2 inches to provide clearance for the lift arm and platform at full extension.
Yes, provided the appliance weighs 60 pounds or less and the platform selected can accommodate its footprint. The mechanism does not know what sits on the platform.
Specify the HAL-20 when the project calls for a gas-assisted lift mechanism rated for a full-size appliance, and pair it with the platform that fits the job.
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