Q: What does a soft-close gas spring stay do?
Soft-open/close gas spring lift stays hold a cabinet door in place once it's fully raised and slow its final approach when closing, so the door settles shut instead of slamming.
Soft-Open/Close Gas Spring Stays
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Straightforward to install, these pneumatic lift stays provide smooth, controlled opening and closing of cabinet doors. When released, the door automatically continues its upward or downward motion, and holds in position when fully extended. To prevent slamming, the mechanism provides gentle resistance when closing the door.
To select the appropriate stay and the number needed for a project, refer to the PDF link under the specifications tab. Use the width, height and weight of the door to determine the appropriate resistance force in newtons (N), and select the corresponding stay.
Soft-open/close gas spring lift stays hold a cabinet door in place once it's fully raised and slow its final approach when closing, so the door settles shut instead of slamming.
Match the stay to your door's width, height and weight using the manufacturer's sizing guide; this stay is rated at 120 newtons, one of four ratings offered from 50N to 120N.
Yes, the gas spring holds the door in position once it reaches full extension, so it won't drift back down on its own.
It depends on the door's size and weight; larger or heavier doors typically need a stay on each side, while smaller doors may only need one, which the sizing guide will confirm.
| Compatibility | Fits cabinet doors sized and weighted for a 120N gas spring stay per the manufacturer's sizing guide |
| Capacity | Maximum 120N force rating |
| Includes | Gas spring lift stay |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Soft-Open/Close Gas Spring Lift Stays
Straightforward to install, these pneumatic lift stays provide smooth, controlled opening and closing of cabinet doors. When released, the door automatically continues its upward or downward motion, and holds in position when fully extended. To prevent slamming, the mechanism provides gentle resistance when closing the door.
To select the appropriate stay and the number needed for a project, refer to the PDF link under the specifications tab. Use the width, height and weight of the door to determine the appropriate resistance force in newtons (N), and select the corresponding stay.
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