1. Weight
Measure the moving lid, cover or seat component including attached parts.
Application engineering
Rotary Damper for Storage & Equipment Lids
Rotary damper selection for storage boxes, equipment covers and compact industrial lids.
Selection logic
Match the component to the real movement.
Storage and equipment lids vary widely in shape and pivot position. Use the real center of gravity whenever possible; use 50% only as a first estimate when the product is still being developed.
Best starting data: weight + dimensions + pivot + target movement
The final damper or hinge selection should also consider movement speed, friction, springs, installation space, rotation direction and the number of damping elements.
2. Center of gravity
Measure the pivot-to-CG distance. If the exact center of gravity is unknown during development, share the overall geometry and an approximate pivot position; the engineering review can refine it later.
3. Movement target
Define opening angle, desired closing time or free-stop behavior.
4. Final testing
Validate the selected or customized torque on the actual mechanism.
Application support
Let's discuss your application.
Send a model number, a drawing or the movement you want to achieve.