Order by 24/7 by web, contact our sales reps or call by phone.
What you need, when you need it, all in one place.
Most orders ship same day.
Advice and support from knowledgeable professionals.
OV-EZ-5 Right Hand Lift Assist Mechanism supports over-the-top flipper doors so they open with minimal resistance, which helps installers and users move overhead doors smoothly without fighting the door weight on every cycle. This lift assist is designed for flipper doors, so it works with doors that travel up and over, giving storage access while keeping the front panel out of the way during use. The mechanism is rated for 8-11 lbs, which defines the ideal door weight range and helps you target applications where the assist force feels balanced in operation. By assisting in opening, the OV-EZ-5R/BL reduces the effort needed to raise suitable doors, which can improve day-to-day usability on frequently accessed upper cabinets. The lift assist keeps doors from slamming shut, which protects the cabinet, hinge mounting points, and door edges from repeated impact in busy environments.
The OV-EZ-5R/BL is a right hand lift assist mechanism, which defines which side of an over-the-top flipper door installation it is intended to mount on during layout. This right hand orientation guides cabinet designers and installers in planning the hardware stack, helping keep the motion consistent with the door travel path. As part of a lid supports and stays product class, the mechanism works alongside hinges to manage the opening and closing arc, which matters when planning clearances above desks, countertops, or equipment. The 8-11 lbs rating defines a working range for the door weight, so the assist force can be matched to doors falling within that band, supporting predictable opening behavior. By assisting in opening rather than driving the full motion, this mechanism supports a feel where the user remains in control of the door while still gaining help from the hardware.
This lift assist is ideal for overhead binder bins, which means it fits well in storage mounted above work surfaces where users access binders or files throughout the day. On these bins, the mechanism assists in opening the flipper door, so raising the door requires less effort when reaching from a seated position. The OV-EZ-5R/BL is also ideal for laboratory cabinets, where repeated opening and closing of upper storage is common around equipment and workbenches. In these environments, doors will not slam shut, which helps protect cabinet structure and contents from sudden impact while technicians are handling materials. The mechanism is further described as ideal for kitchen cabinets, so it can support flipper door designs in kitchen layouts where overhead storage needs a controlled, assisted motion above counters or appliances.
The OV-EZ-5 Right Hand Lift Assist Mechanism assists the opening motion with minimal resistance, so users feel a lighter lift as the door travels up and over, helping maintain consistent motion over many cycles. By keeping doors from slamming shut, the mechanism provides a damping effect at the end of travel, which supports quieter operation in offices, labs, and kitchens where multiple cabinets may be in use. The 8-11 lbs torque rating window ties directly to lid height and lid weight via torque rating = lid height x lid weight x 1/2, giving a clear relationship between door geometry and mechanism selection for predictable performance. This torque-based approach helps align the assist force to the specific flipper door design, supporting repeatable results across multiple cabinets in a project. Successful completion of 30,000 open/close private cycle tests shows the lift assist was exercised through many movements, which matters on installations expecting long-term repeated use by multiple people.
The OV-EZ-5R/BL supports over-the-top flipper doors, so it works with doors that move up and over the cabinet opening to provide clear access to the storage area.
The OV-EZ-5 lift assist assists in opening flipper doors with minimal resistance, so users experience a lighter, smoother lift when raising suitable overhead doors.
The 8-11 lbs rating defines the door weight range this lift assist is intended to support, guiding selection toward flipper doors whose weight falls within that band.
This lift assist is ideal for overhead binder bins, laboratory cabinets, and kitchen cabinets, so it suits upper storage in work, lab, and kitchen environments.
The OV-EZ-5R/BL is described so that doors will not slam shut, which helps provide a more controlled closing motion and reduces impact on cabinet components.
The OV-EZ lift assist mechanism successfully passed 30,000 open and close private cycle tests, indicating it was operated repeatedly to demonstrate performance over many movements.
The OV-EZ-5 Right Hand Lift Assist Mechanism from Sugatsune America combines 8-11 lbs torque rating, over-the-top flipper door support, and non-slamming behavior to serve overhead binder bins, laboratory cabinets, and kitchen cabinets. By basing selection on lid height, lid weight, and the torque rating formula torque rating = lid height x lid weight x 1/2, you can align the OV-EZ-5R/BL to doors that match its working range. For projects using right hand flipper doors above work surfaces, this lift assist mechanism offers a defined role in the lid supports and stays hardware group to control door motion in everyday use.