Motion Design Tech product selection tool "Sasuga-kun"

Soft-close functionality and dampening hinges
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Different types of dampening hinges
Dampening hinges and soft-closing stays

for various lid/flap movement

  • Top opening flap
  • Upward opening flap
  • Downward opening flap
  • Bottom opening flap
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SLS-ELAN Lid support combines soft close, power assist and free stop motion
SLS-ELAN

SOFT CLOSE & FREE STOP

  • Upward opening flap
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What does center of gravity and moment mean?
Free stop which holds in position
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Torque hinges (HG-TS model featured)
Torque hinges

Basic hinge of FREE STOP

  • Top opening flap
  • Upward opening flap
  • Downward opening flap
  • Bottom opening flap
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Lid stays
Lid stays

correspond to lateral opening

  • Top opening flaps
  • Lateral opening flap
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S-TAR One way free-stop motion lid support
S-TAR Stay

One way Free-stop Stay

  • Top opening flaps
  • Upward opening flap
  • Downward opening flap
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SLS-ELAN Lid support combines soft close, power assist and free stop motion
SLS-ELAN

Soft Close & Free Stop

  • Upward opening flap
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What does center of gravity and moment mean?

How to make monitors have free-stop movement?
Power assist motion makes operating even heavier lids easy
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HG-PA Power assist hinges image
HG-PA Power assist hinge link

Power assist and soft-close motion

  • Top opening flaps
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S-AT Power-assist stay
S-AT Power-assist stay

Power assist with simple holding function

  • Top opening flaps
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S-ATH Power assist hinge
S-ATH Power-Assist Hinge

S-ATH hinge is for use with heavier flaps beyond the scope of the S-AT model

  • Top opening flaps
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HG-JH210 Stainless Steel Power assist hinge
HG-JH210 Power assist hinge link

Stainless steel

  • Top opening flaps
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What does center of gravity and moment mean?

Motion Design Tec series selection tool "Sasuga-kun"

Find and select the
perfect hinges and stays or your project with Sasuga-kun, the force simulation and product selection tool Sasuga-kun with magnifying glass Sasuga-kun body Sasuga-kun eyes Sasuga-kun eyes Sasuga-kun text bubble
Sasuga-kun calculates flap, lid or door moment
Operating force, and more
Simply put in a few vallues and let Sasuga-kun do the calculations and assemble a simulation for you
All you need to input are a few standard measurements like the weight and dimensions of the flap, lid or door
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  • Torque hinges
  • Lid stays
  • Dampening hinges
  • S-AT Power assist Lid stay
  • HG-PA Power assist hinge
  • Bracket torque hinges
  • Downward opening soft close lid support
  • HG-JH210 stainless steel power assist hinge
  • Upward opening one way free-stop lid support S-TAR

Motion Design Tec series selection tool "Sasuga-kun"

Soft close motion which prevents slamming
Search for products with soft-close motion. The links below allow you to easily search for appropriate hinges simply by entering a few details about your application or project. Choose dampening hinges to provide soft-close motion and prevent slamming.
Dampening hinges
Dampening hinges and soft close stays
for various lid/flap movement
  • Top opening flap
  • Upward opening flap
  • Downward opening flap
  • Bottom opening flap
What is a dampening hinge? What is soft-close motion?
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SLS-ELAN Power-assist free-stop soft-closing lid support stay
SLS-ELAN Power-assist free-stop soft-closing lid support link
Soft Close & Free Stop
  • Upward opening flap
What is an SLS-ELAN Power-assist free-stop soft-closing lid support stay?
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What does center of gravity and moment mean? Discover the answers at the Sugatsune learning center
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Motion Design Tec series selection tool "Sasuga-kun"

Free-stop motion section for holding flaps and lids in position
Free-stop motion holds lids and flaps in the position at which they are released without requiring outside force for support. The links below calculate moment and required torque based on the dimensions and weight of your application. They also simulate moment to ensure you have a hinge that is most optimally aligned with your project.
HG-TS Torque hinge
Torque hinge section
Free stop hinges (General Type)
  • Top opening flap
  • Upward opening flap
  • Downward opening flap
  • Bottom opening flap
What is a torque hinge?
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S-TAR one way free-stop lid support
Lid stays
correspond to lateral opening
  • Top opening flap
  • Lateral swing open flap
What is a lid stay?
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S-TAR One-way free stop lid support
S-TAR Stay
One way free-stop stay
  • Top opening flap
  • Upward opening flap
  • Downward opening flap
What is an S-TAR stay?
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SLS-ELAN Power-assist free-stop soft-closing lid support stay
SLS-ELAN Power-assist free-stop soft-closing lid support stay link
Soft Close & Free Stop
  • Upward opening flap
What is an SLS-ELAN?
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What does center of gravity and moment mean? Discover the answers at the Sugatsune learning center
How to make monitors have free-stop motion
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Motion Design Tec series selection tool "Sasuga-kun"

Power-Assist Hinges make operating heavier flaps and lids easy
Power assist motion enables easy operation of heavier lids and flaps reliably using spring force. Search below for products that best suit your project. Enter the details of your application and easily simulate the moment so that you can select the product most optimally suited for use in your project.

HG-PA Power Assist Hinge Series
HG-PA hinge
POWER ASSIST & SOFT CLOSE
  • Top opening flap
What is an HG-PA hinge?
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S-AT Power Assist Hinge
S-AT Power-assist stay
Power Assist With simple holding function
  • Top opening flap
What is an S-AT stay?
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S-ATH Heavy duty Power Assist Hinge
S-ATH Heavy Duty Power-Assist Hinge
For heavy flaps that require more force than the S-AT model
  • Top opening flap
What is an S-AT stay?
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HG-JH210 Stainless steel power-assist hinge
HG-JH210 Power assist hinge link
HG-JH210 Power Assist Hinge
  • Top opening flap
What is an HG-JH210 hinge?
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What does center of gravity and moment mean? Discover the answers at the Sugatsune learning centerPlease choose one