Kason Lid Cover Bracket Kit – Bain Marie Hold-Open Brackets (Stainless)

OEM Part Details

• Manufacturer: Kason
• OEM Number: 180800A100
• OEM Status: VERIFIED
• MPN: 180800A100
• SKU: PD-780-789
• Part Type: Hinge

Product Overview

Kason OEM 180800A100 is a lid cover bracket kit identified as a hinge assembly for commercial refrigeration equipment. The kit is associated with a Bain Marie hold-open bracket arrangement and is used where dependable lid or cover positioning is important to daily equipment operation. As a mechanical door-hardware component, the bracket assembly helps maintain the intended relationship between the lid cover, its mounting area, and the hold-open hardware. A worn, bent, loose, or mismatched bracket can contribute to poor alignment, difficult movement, or unreliable cover support. For commercial equipment service, correct hardware identification matters because bracket shape, mounting-hole placement, orientation, and pivot arrangement can vary between assemblies that appear similar. Ordering Kason part number 180800A100 provides a clear manufacturer part-number reference for comparison with the removed component. Review the original bracket kit carefully before purchase, including its mounting layout and the condition of related hardware. Replacing damaged lid cover hardware can help restore orderly cover movement and support a properly aligned assembly.

Product Function

This Kason lid cover bracket kit serves as hinge-related mechanical hardware within a commercial refrigeration equipment cover or door assembly. Its purpose is to provide the bracket support and mounting relationship required by the intended lid cover hold-open arrangement. Properly matched hardware helps the cover move through its intended range and remain positioned as designed by the equipment manufacturer. Because this is a mechanical component, its service value depends on correct identification and physical comparison rather than electrical characteristics. The Kason OEM number 180800A100 should be matched to the original part number whenever possible. Inspect the removed hardware for wear, distortion, loose mounting points, damaged pivot areas, or changes in alignment that could affect lid cover movement.

Why Choose a Genuine OEM Replacement?

Kason OEM part number 180800A100 gives technicians and equipment owners a reliable manufacturer reference when replacing this lid cover bracket kit. Matching the original Kason number helps distinguish this hinge-related bracket assembly from similar-looking hardware with different mounting layouts, orientations, or hold-open arrangements. Using the verified manufacturer part number also supports a more confident comparison of the removed component before ordering. Confirm the part number, mounting pattern, and physical configuration of the original hardware to reduce the risk of ordering the wrong bracket kit.

How This Part Works

The lid cover bracket kit works as part of a mechanical hinge and support arrangement. Once installed in its intended assembly, the bracket hardware establishes the mounting position and geometry needed for the lid cover to move in a controlled manner. The hold-open arrangement is intended to support the cover position during normal access and use, while the mounting points keep the hardware aligned with the associated cover or door assembly. Mechanical wear can affect this relationship over time. Loosened fasteners, elongated mounting holes, bent bracket surfaces, worn pivot points, or a shifted cover can place the hardware out of alignment. When the bracket kit no longer maintains its intended position, the cover may feel loose, bind during movement, sit unevenly, or fail to remain where it should. Comparing Kason 180800A100 with the removed component is the most direct way to confirm the correct replacement hardware.

Technician Service Tip

Before replacing the bracket kit, compare the removed hardware with Kason 180800A100 and inspect the mounting surfaces, fasteners, pivot areas, and cover alignment. A replacement bracket may not correct operation if the related cover, latch, gasket, or mounting area is bent, worn, or loose.

Common Failure Symptoms

• A lid cover that may not remain in its intended open position.
• Cover movement that feels loose, uneven, or unstable.
• A lid or cover that may bind during opening or closing.
• Visible bending, cracking, corrosion, or mechanical damage on the bracket hardware.
• Loose fasteners or mounting points that should be inspected.
• Mounting holes that appear worn or elongated and may affect bracket alignment.
• A cover that sits unevenly relative to the surrounding assembly.
• Unusual movement at the hinge or bracket area when the cover is operated.
• A hold-open arrangement that may no longer provide consistent support.
• Repeated need to reposition the cover manually, which can indicate wear in the related hardware.

Commercial Applications

Kason 180800A100 is identified as a lid cover bracket kit hinge for commercial refrigeration equipment. It may be relevant to restaurant service operations, foodservice maintenance teams, commercial kitchen repair providers, and technicians responsible for maintaining mechanical cover and door hardware. The verified product identity supports use as a replacement component where the original Kason bracket kit and mounting arrangement match. Because specific equipment models are not established here, the part should be selected by the manufacturer part number and a close comparison with the removed component rather than by assumed application.

Before You Order

• Match Kason OEM part number 180800A100 to the original component whenever possible.
• Compare the removed bracket kit with the product image and product title.
• Confirm that the part is a lid cover bracket kit hinge rather than another style of door or cover hardware.
• Review the bracket shape, orientation, and mounting-hole arrangement.
• Inspect the original component for the number and placement of mounting points.
• Confirm the equipment manufacturer, model, and serial number from the data plate.
• Check whether the related lid cover or door assembly is bent, worn, or out of alignment.
• Inspect hinge screws, pins, and other associated hardware for wear or damage.
• Review the condition and position of the related gasket where applicable.
• Use SKU PD-780-789 as an additional PartsDirectOnline ordering reference.

Related Components

• Door gasket: Inspect the gasket where it is part of the same cover or door assembly, since a displaced or damaged gasket can affect alignment and closure.
• Hinge screws or pins: Check associated fasteners and pivot hardware for looseness, wear, corrosion, or damage that could affect bracket stability.
• Door latch: Inspect the latch where applicable, because latch engagement can be affected when a cover or door assembly is misaligned.
• Door closer: Review related closing hardware where present to confirm that it is not placing unusual force on the lid cover or bracket area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kason part number 180800A100?

Kason 180800A100 is a lid cover bracket kit identified as a hinge assembly for commercial refrigeration equipment. It is associated with a Bain Marie hold-open bracket arrangement.

Is Kason 180800A100 a genuine OEM part?

Yes. Kason 180800A100 is a verified Kason OEM part number for this lid cover bracket kit hinge.

What should I compare before ordering this lid cover bracket kit?

Compare the Kason OEM number 180800A100, the removed bracket shape, orientation, mounting-hole layout, and related pivot hardware. Also confirm the equipment model and serial number from the data plate.

Can a damaged bracket affect lid cover operation?

Yes. A bent, loose, worn, or misaligned bracket may contribute to uneven movement, binding, poor support, or difficulty keeping the lid cover in its intended position.

Does this bracket kit include model-specific fitment information?

Specific equipment model fitment is not established here. Confirm the original Kason part number and compare the removed component with the bracket kit before ordering.

What related parts should be inspected with the bracket kit?

Inspect related hinge screws or pins, the lid cover or door mounting area, the gasket where applicable, and any latch or closer hardware connected to the same assembly.