Lid support 55-65 ft lb from Carlson Capitol Mfg. Company is a spring loaded lift mechanism designed for chest-style applications where the lid needs controlled movement. This left hand unit mounts inside the cabinet opening, so the hardware stays out of sight while the lid operates smoothly. The 55-65 ft lb torque rating is defined as lid height x lid weight x 1/2 per each, which helps match the support to specific lid dimensions and weight. By sizing to this torque range, the mechanism is set up to handle heavier lids that require more lifting force. The support belongs to the 702 LH/RH Series, indicating it is designed to mount on either the left or right side when paired correctly. In practice, that side-mount design suits bench lids, toy chests, and similar casework where the lid pivots from the back edge.
This 702LH-BLACK lid support mounts inside the cabinet opening, placing the mechanism along the case interior where it works with the lid hinge line. Because the 702 LH/RH Series is designed to be mounted to the left or right side of the cabinet, the installer can coordinate handed units with hinge placement and interior clearances. The left hand configuration follows the series orientation, which helps keep motion and cam action aligned with the lid pivot. The torque rating formula of lid height x lid weight x 1/2 per each gives a direct way to relate the support to the actual lid being built or serviced, tying installation layout to the mechanical capacity of the spring and cam system.
This lid support is specified for mounting inside the cabinet opening, so it works well in chest-style cabinets, bench seats, and storage boxes where internal space can house the mechanism. The 702 LH/RH Series side-mount design means the support works along the left or right side of the case, matching the lid edge rather than the center. In a left hand position, the 702LH-BLACK sits on the left interior wall, acting between the case and lid as it lifts. The high quality spring tension range of 55-65 ft lb is geared toward heavier lids, so the support applies meaningful lifting and holding force instead of only guiding motion.
Using the torque rating relationship of lid height x lid weight x 1/2 per each connects project dimensions directly to this support. When lid height and weight fall inside the 55-65 ft lb range, the cam and spring are set to deliver appropriate resistance, avoiding a situation where a heavy lid overpowers the mechanism. The statuary bronze/black oxide color also makes this unit a practical fit for darker interior finishes or traditional casework where bright hardware would stand out.
The exclusive cam action in this Carlson Capitol lid support holds the lid in any position, so as the lid moves, the cam profile engages the spring to balance the load at each point in travel. That holding behavior reduces lid drift during access to the cabinet interior, which supports safer and more predictable workflow around benches or storage chests. The solid brass enclosure slide guides the cam and moving elements along a defined track, which supports repeatable lid alignment every time it is opened.
Cover brackets riveted to the cam keep the linkage permanently set, so the geometry between case, support, and lid stays consistent over time. High quality springs, available in different tensions for different lid sizes, allow the 55-65 ft lb unit to serve as part of a wider system of torque options, which helps match hardware selection to project demands. Within that 55-65 ft lb band, the support is tuned so that the cam, spring, and side-mount layout work together to keep heavy lids from slamming shut and to hold the lid top open in any position during use.
The 702LH-BLACK lid support is rated for 55-65 ft lb, based on lid height x lid weight x 1/2 per each, which ties the support capacity directly to the lid size and weight.
The 702LH-BLACK uses an exclusive cam action that holds the lid in any position, allowing the lid to stay where it is set during access to the cabinet interior.
The Carlson Capitol 702LH-BLACK lid support is mounted inside the cabinet opening, placing the mechanism along the interior side so it operates between the case and lid.
The 702LH-BLACK is a left hand unit in the 702 LH/RH Series, which is designed to be mounted to the left or right side of the cabinet according to handed orientation.
The 702LH-BLACK uses high quality springs in the 55-65 ft lb torque range and a cam that keeps heavy lids from slamming shut while holding the lid top open in any position.
The 702LH-BLACK lid support has a statuary bronze/black oxide color finish, giving it a dark appearance that suits many cabinet interiors and darker woodwork.
The 702LH-BLACK lid support 55-65 ft lb from Carlson Capitol Mfg. Company combines spring loaded lift, exclusive cam action, and a solid brass enclosure slide in a left hand, side-mount format. Mounted inside the cabinet opening, it keeps heavy lids from slamming shut and holds the lid top open in any position. With a clearly defined torque rating based on lid height x lid weight x 1/2 per each, this support ties directly to real project dimensions. For chest-style cabinets and bench lids that fall within this range, adding this statuary bronze/black oxide finish support helps align performance, appearance, and mechanical capacity.
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