Overview
Opening Arm supports an upward-opening cabinet flap, holding it open and lowering it smoothly, sized by door weight and height. This page summarizes how to specify it for volume furniture and cabinet manufacturing, including the dimensions and options that matter most to buyers.
Specifications & Options
| Lift Force | 60 N · 80 N · 100 N · 120 N · 150 N · 180 N |
|---|---|
| Stroke Length | 80 mm · 100 mm · 120 mm · 150 mm · 180 mm |
| Extended Length | 245 mm · 265 mm · 280 mm · 300 mm · 350 mm |
| Door Weight Range | 2-5 kg per pair · 4-8 kg per pair · 6-12 kg per pair · Up to 15 kg per pair |
| Opening Angle | 75-90 deg · 90-105 deg · Up to 110 deg |
| Mounting | Ball-stud bracket · Side panel bracket · Flap door bracket set · Left/right pair |
| Damping | Soft-close · Hold-open · Free-stop friction · Hydraulic slow-down |
Ranges show what we supply for this product type. Your exact values are fixed on the order datasheet.
How to Choose
- Door weight and height to size the force
- Lift type: flap stay, gas strut, or mechanical lift system
- Opening angle and stay position
- Soft-close damping
Materials & Finishes
Materials
Steel cylinders with nitrogen charge; plated for corrosion resistance.
- Stainless Steel
- Carbon Steel
- Zinc Alloy
- Aluminum
- Brass
- Copper
Finishes
Typically gray or nickel and mostly hidden inside the cabinet.
- Black Nickel
- Champagne Bronze
- Flat Black
- Gold
- Satin Brass
- Polished Stainless Steel
- Copper
- Bronze
Application Fit
- Bathroom Vanities
- For this application, opening arm is specified for humidity and corrosion resistance, compact drawers, and easy maintenance.
- Wardrobe Cabinets
- For this application, opening arm is specified for quiet operation, smooth movement, and space-saving storage.
- Closet Systems
- For this application, opening arm is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.
- Bedroom Furniture
- For this application, opening arm is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.
- Living Room Furniture
- For this application, opening arm is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.
- Office Furniture
- For this application, opening arm is specified for high-frequency use, file-drawer loads, and central locking.
Installation Notes
Fix the bracket positions to the geometry chart, then test the hold-open and soft stop.
Animated installation guide Step-by-step diagrams for installing Opening Arm on a production line.Buying Notes for OEM Orders
Confirm force class against a sample flap; standardize brackets across the range.
Comparisons
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