Description
Overview:
The Telescopic Bonnet/Lid Stay is a compact mechanical support for holding open lids, hoods, and access panels on machinery and vehicles. Made from pressed mild steel with a zinc-plated finish and yellow passivation, it resists corrosion in workshops and outdoor environments. Its adjustable length ranges from 285 mm (11.2 in) when closed to 490 mm (19.3 in) when extended, giving flexibility for different installation spaces. Common uses include plant and construction equipment, agricultural and garden machinery, compressors, generators, and utility vehicle bonnets. The telescopic action helps keep panels stable and accessible during servicing, inspection, and cleaning tasks. MPN: 200 483.
Key Features:
- Adjustable length: 285 mm (11.2 in) to 490 mm (19.3 in) for flexible positioning across a wide range of lids and bonnets
- Pressed mild steel construction for reliable strength and long service life
- Zinc plated with yellow passivation for improved corrosion resistance in damp or outdoor conditions
- Telescopic design provides stable hold-open support while remaining compact when closed
- Suitable for machinery, automotive, and general engineering applications where secure access is needed
- Straightforward to mount at each end using appropriate fixings for the panel and frame (fixings not included)
- Smooth sliding action for controlled extension and closure during maintenance work
- Practical replacement for worn or improvised props to improve safety and convenience
- Low maintenance: wipe clean and keep lightly lubricated on sliding surfaces
- Manufacturer Part Number: 200 483
Typical Applications:
Holding open machinery covers, engine and pump enclosures, vehicle bonnets, generator and compressor lids, plant guard panels, agricultural and garden machinery access doors, and storage compartment lids. Useful in workshops, garages, farms, and construction sites where regular inspection or repair requires a dependable stay to keep panels safely open.
Also known as:
Lid prop, bonnet prop, panel stay, hood stay, lid support, bonnet support, lid retainer, panel prop, hood prop, mechanical stay, telescopic panel support.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 200 483 |
|---|---|
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
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