Douper 200N Gas Struts Heavy Duty Soft Close Lid Support Hinges Automatic Slow Lowering Safety Pneumatic Lid Lifters Gas Springs Pack of 2

These gas struts are very sturdy and of excellent quality, installation was easy and the soft-close function works perfectly, ideal for heavy lids or compartments that are frequently used, the slow-down mechanism is very safe and prevents slamming, the design is discreet and matches any furniture, I’m completely satisfied with the purchase and highly recommend them.

I was able to make an exceptional change by using this device to convert a storage bench that had a hinged lid. It is possible to avoid the possibility of accidentally crashing into anything thanks to the automated slow-lowering mechanism, which guarantees a regulated and smooth drop. A feeling of sophistication is added to the entire design as a result of this, in addition to the fact that the storage solution is made more secure. They are suited for a variety of applications that need a support system that is both dependable and long-lasting since their 200N rating generates a strong lifting force. Whether the lid is in the completely open position or in the phase when it is gradually closing, the sturdy construction instills confidence that it will stay firmly in place. A touch of luxury is added to the experience by the gas struts, which make it easy to retrieve the objects that are kept within, and the soft closing function. The storage solution is transformed into a sophisticated piece of furniture as a result of this update, which is not the most obvious but has a significant influence.

The media could not be loaded. I installed this on a large chest for my son to prevent slamming the lid on his fingers. Instructions and installation dimensions weren’t the easiest to follow but the hinges are sturdy and operate great. The dimensions are given in tenths of an inch instead of fractions so, unless you have a scale, you are forced to approximate the dimensions on your measuring tape. After figuring out the correct positioning, the installation is pretty simple. There is now zero chance that the lid can slam shut. These hinges took my hope chest refinish/upholstery project to the next level as well as made it safe for my son to use. Would have been five stars if the installation instructions were simpler and clearer.Tips for quicker installation: First, install the lower bracket using the two given dimensions between the bracket center point as measured from the back and top of the box. Then, install the fully extended hinge onto the lower bracket with the single screw provided. Then, hold the lid open at an angle of 75 degrees while marking the top hole location of the upper bracket on the inside of the lid. I used a digital protractor to ensure proper angle. You will need to uninstall the hinge from the lower bracket to mark the lower hole location of the upper bracket. Drill marked holes and install hinge at all locations. Done!Drilling tip: Wrap a piece of tape on your drill bit at 1/2” from tip. This will give you a depth mark to prevent drilling through the sides/lid of your box.

Keeps a 24 inch X 48 inch 3/4 hinged plywood from falling. Works as advertised.

Hinge is great quality and works really well for our cedar chest. Installation would have been easier if the measurements on the instructions/video were right. As others have mentioned, measurements for placement are not correct. I promise you, stranger on the internet, I am a champ with instructions. I actually fully understood the task and steps, but the measurements were just flat wrong. I even got second opinions.If you want precision placement, you will not get it without some trial and error to accommodate the oddness of the measurements. So if your chest is precious and you can’t imagine putting multiple holes in it, look elsewhere. If you are willing tok around and figure out a placement that works, you’ll be okay. That’s what I did and I do love the hinge, it was just a shot in the dark for install.Good luck to you all. May you have success.

I’m really pleased with these pneumatic lid lifters! They’ve made a big difference in how smoothly my cabinet doors open and shut. They’re solidly made, and I got them at a much better price than what I saw at the big stores—those were almost twice as much. These are just like the ones that came with my new cabinets, so I’m happy I found them and was able to make my older cabinets match. I also needed some gas shocks for an old chest to help slow down the lid, mainly for safety with the kids. Even though there’s nothing harmful inside, they tend to get curious and open the lid, so I wanted to make sure it closed slowly and safely. The installation was a breeze, and the shocks work perfectly to slow the lid. They feel sturdy, so I’m confident they’ll hold up. The instructions were easy to follow, and the whole setup was simple.

The Douper 200N Gas Struts work very well and were perfect for my project.I built a hinged lid on top of a horizontal Murphy Bed that needs to be opened 90 degrees and held in place to open up the bed. The lid weighs 25 pounds, and a single gas strut was all I needed to manage the load.It was a little tricky to figure out the mounting position because the lid is more of a crown sitting on top of a cabinet designed to look like a piece of antique furniture. The instructions provide measurements for a more standard box design that you have to “translate” to a piece of furniture where the lid is a box and not a flat panel.To make this work I used a scrap piece on the side of the cabinet to attach the lower part of the hinge in a trial location. Once it was attached, I marked a connection point on the lid with it opened to 90 degrees where I wanted it. The first attempt was pretty close but did not allow the lid to close all the way. So I shifted the strut down which got things working perfectly.I definitely recommend these struts.