Overview
Upward Opening Cabinet Hardware 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.
- Flat Black
- Anodized Aluminum
- Matte Black
- Brushed Gold
- Gray
- Antique Brass
- Powder Coated
- Polished Chrome
Application Fit
- File Cabinets
- For this application, upward opening cabinet hardware is specified for full-extension access and load-rated, lockable operation.
- Tool Cabinets
- For this application, upward opening cabinet hardware is specified for heavy loads, ball-bearing movement, and locking under vibration.
- Pantry Cabinets
- For this application, upward opening cabinet hardware is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.
- Corner Cabinets
- For this application, upward opening cabinet hardware is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.
- Wall Cabinets
- For this application, upward opening cabinet hardware is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.
- Base Cabinets
- For this application, upward opening cabinet hardware is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.
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 Upward Opening Cabinet Hardware 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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