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This section provides an overview for soft down stays as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 13 soft down stay manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked soft down stay companies as of February, 2025: 1.Blum Inc., 2.Polo International, 3.Gamma Fittings LTD..
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A soft-down stay is a specialized stay designed to slow down the opening and closing of doors or lids. It operates differently from a normal stay by offering a more controlled and gentle movement, reducing the risk of damage caused by abrupt movements.
Soft-down stays are commonly used in various applications, including:
Soft-down stays employ the RAPCON mechanism, a damper structure that utilizes a cylinder filled with highly viscous liquid. Key components and features include:
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Blum Inc., founded in 1952 and headquartered in Stanley, North Carolina, is a manufacturer of functional hardware for kitchen cabinets and commercial casework. Its specialized products such as lift systems, hinge systems, and organization systems find broad applications in residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors. Additionally, the company provides support tools to facilitate the easy, efficient, and precise use of its products. These tools include templates, drilling and insertion machines, and assembly devices, catering to various steps in the installation and utilization process.
Lee Valley Tools Ltd. founded in 1978, and located in Ottawa, Ontario, is a manufacturer of tools for woodworking and gardening. It produces a range of fasteners, including drywall screws, chipboard screws, machine screws, self-tapping screws, and self-drilling screws. It employs advanced manufacturing equipment, such as head making machines, thread rolling machines, net furnaces, and inspection tools like micro hardness testers and microstructure testers. The company has achieved ISO (International Quality System) certification for its standardized production processes.
Richelieu Hardware is a manufacturer and distributor of specialty hardware products in Canada, established in 1968. The company offers various hardware and components, including decorative hardware, functional hardware, lighting systems, sliding door hardware, and more. The company operates globally, with offices and distribution centers in North America and other parts of the world, allowing it to serve customers in various regions effectively. Its extensive product offerings have made the company a preferred supplier for professionals and businesses in the woodworking, furniture, construction, and design sectors.
Sugatsune America, Inc. is an American AS9120B and ISO 9001 certified distributor of architectural and industrial hardware products that was established by the Japanese company Sugatsune in 1982. Headquartered in Carson, California, the company stocks various hardware products including locks, hinges, latches, and knobs. These are used by homeowners, commercial building contractors, and industrial manufacturing facilities, as well as by clients in the marine and offshore sectors. Sugatsune America also offers engineering, customization, and support services such as consultation, troubleshooting, and technical support.
Vadania, founded in China in 2020, is a hardware supplier. Its product line includes a wide variety of hardware items, including storage toolboxes, kitchen and household hardware and fittings, woodworking tools, vanlife accessories, and full extension ball bearing drawer slides suitable for mechanical cabinets, warehouse cabinets, industrial cabinets, van/truck drawers, and sliding doors, windows, and furniture. The company also offers services such as free shipping as well as quality control and testing before shipping.
Ranking as of February 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blum Inc. |
57.1%
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| 2 | Polo International |
14.3%
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| 3 | Gamma Fittings LTD. |
14.3%
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| 4 | WOODWORKERS TOOL AND SUPPLY, INC. |
14.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the soft down stay page as of February 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
2 | 20.0% |
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United Kingdom
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2 | 20.0% |
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Canada
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1 | 10.0% |
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Germany
|
1 | 10.0% |
|
India
|
1 | 10.0% |
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China
|
1 | 10.0% |
|
Malaysia
|
1 | 10.0% |
|
Japan
|
1 | 10.0% |
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34 products - Page 2
Sugatsune Industries Co., Ltd.
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Standard Response
■Features ・The stay allows the top lid to close slowly and quietly using the Rapcon mechanism. ・Hold the door in its maximum open position. ・Cle...
Sugatsune Industries Co., Ltd.
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Standard Response
■Features - A retractable gas spring allows you to retract and hold the bottom lid of the ceiling or the bottom-opening door closed. ・There are al...
Sugatsune Industries Co., Ltd.
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■Features - Compact gas spring that can be installed in places where space is limited, such as inside equipment. ・Import ■Note ・Please be sure t...
Sugatsune Industries Co., Ltd.
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Standard Response
■Features ・This stay allows the top-opening door to close slowly and quietly using the Rapcon mechanism. -Incorporates a catch to keep the door fu...
