The Henny Penny 14960 is the specialist spring loading tool kit for the lid rear hinge spring on Henny Penny 500 and 600 series commercial pressure fryers. This tool is specifically designed to safely compress, remove, and reinstall the lid hinge spring (part 186381 / 75293) — a component under significant mechanical tension that cannot be safely handled without the correct tool.

Attempting to remove or fit the lid hinge spring without this tool carries a serious risk of injury from uncontrolled spring release. This is not an optional accessory — it is the specified method for carrying out this service safely. Part 14960 also supersedes reference numbers 21642 and 16109.

Key Features

• Specialist tool designed for Henny Penny 500/600 series lid hinge spring removal and installation
• Allows safe compression and controlled fitting of the high-tension rear hinge spring
• Significantly reduces the risk of injury during lid spring service
• Supersedes part numbers 21642 and 16109
• Compatible with all Henny Penny pressure fryers using the 186381 / 75293 lid hinge spring
• Dimensions: approx. 127mm × 178mm × 229mm | Weight: approx. 454g

Compatibility

This spring loading tool is required for servicing the lid hinge spring on the following Henny Penny models:

• Henny Penny 500 / PFE-500 / PFG-500 — electric and gas
• Henny Penny 561 / PFE-561 / PFG-561
• Henny Penny 600 / PFE-600 / PFG-600
• Henny Penny CFA-500 / CFA-600
• Henny Penny Computron 8000 / Fastron series

This tool is required whenever fitting or removing Henny Penny lid hinge spring 186381 (also referenced as 75293 or 16108).

Why LaunchCatering Ltd

LaunchCatering Ltd is a trusted UK-based supplier of commercial catering equipment spare parts and service tools. Dispatched from UK stock — order before 4pm for next business day delivery to mainland UK addresses. Purchase alongside part 186381 or the complete hinge spring kit (LC-HP-HINGE-KIT) for a full lid hinge spring service solution.

Important Information

This tool must be used by a competent engineer trained in commercial pressure fryer servicing. Always ensure the fryer is fully powered down, depressurised, and completely cooled before commencing work. The 14960 tool greatly simplifies the removal of the faulty lid rear hinge spring and the loading of the replacement — using it correctly protects both the engineer and the equipment.

Related Parts

• Lid Hinge Spring & Pin Kit (LC-HP-HINGE-KIT) — complete service kit: spring (186381/75293) + pin (16110) + E-clips (16111)
• Lid Hinge Spring (Henny Penny 186381) — the rear hinge spring this tool is designed to fit; replaces 75293 and 16108
• Latch Spring Kit (Henny Penny 16199) — front latch spring kit, commonly serviced at the same time

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