Hold Down Metal Strip vs Hold Down Cup: What Changed?
By Prestige | Published: 2026-10-31
Category: Product Reviews
The hold down part is now a metal strip, not a plastic cup. Learn which pressure cooker models it fits and why you also need a new-style handle.
Quick answer
If you are replacing a hold down cup on a compatible Prestige pressure cooker, the current part is now a metal strip. It only fits models 57050, 57051, 55159, 46770 and 46414, and it requires a new-style handle (5-6-M10568) because it will not fit the existing handle.
Why the cup became a strip
The hold down part has changed from a plastic cup to a metal strip. The practical effect is that the new strip is not a drop-in swap for every older lid: it is designed to work with the newer handle design, so the handle and strip need to be matched as a pair. If you are holding an older handle, the strip alone will not complete the repair.
The handle is the hidden cost of the swap
The metal strip will not fit into the existing handle, so a like-for-like replacement of just the cup is no longer possible on affected cookers. Budget for the new-style handle 5-6-M10568 alongside the strip. That changes the job from a small part swap into a two-part repair, and it is the main trade-off against simply ordering the old cup style if you can still find it.
Model fit is narrow, so check before you buy
The strip is listed as suitable only for models 57050, 57051, 55159, 46770 and 46414. If your model number is not on that list, do not assume it will fit; contact customer service with your model number first. The narrow fit list is the biggest limitation of this part compared with a generic cup, which is why the model check should come before price or availability.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Metal strip (current part): Fits only the five listed models and requires the new-style handle 5-6-M10568. It is the supported replacement for those cookers, but it is not a standalone fix. Confirm your model and handle style before ordering.
- Old plastic cup (if still available): May fit an existing older handle without changing it, but it is the superseded design and availability is not guaranteed. It is not the part the current specification describes. Treat any old-cup stock as a short-term option, not a long-term plan.
- Model check: Look for 57050, 57051, 55159, 46770 or 46414 on your cooker. If your number is not listed, stop and contact customer service rather than guessing. A model number outside the list is a hard stop, not a maybe.
Product facts
- Hold Down Metal Strip (Replaces Hold Down Cup): The specification has changed from a plastic cup to a metal strip, and the new part will not fit the existing handle. You need to plan for a new-style handle 5-6-M10568 at the same time, not just the strip.
Hold Down Metal Strip (Replaces Hold Down Cup) - Hold Down Metal Strip (Replaces Hold Down Cup): The strip is suitable only for models 57050, 57051, 55159, 46770 and 46414. Check your model number before ordering; unlisted models need confirmation from customer service.
Who should choose which
Best for
- Owners of models 57050, 57051, 55159, 46770 or 46414 who are ready to fit the new-style handle 5-6-M10568 as well
- Anyone replacing a worn hold down part on a compatible cooker who wants the current supported design
Not for
- Cookers with a model number not on the five-model list, unless customer service confirms fit
- Owners who want to keep their existing handle and replace only the cup
