Today you will cover how to determine the perfect gas strut for any project.
Which Gas Strut do I need is also the most asked question!
This simple process, once you know how, is going to save you time, money and a whole lot of frustration…
What you’ll learn:
- What information you need
- How to work out Which Gas Strut
A BIG DISCLAIMER WARNING: If you guess or estimate, it WILL NOT WORK, costing you money, time and a whole lot of crazy frustration.
Step 1.
Measure your lid: from the hinge to the front of the lid:
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Lid Length: _____________ mm
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Step 2.
Weigh your lid: at the front and then double that weight to work out the deadweight:
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Lid Weight: ________ kg x 2
= _________Deadweight |
Step 3.
The Extended Length (the length of gas strut you need) is 60% of the lid length:
Lid Length: _________ x 60% = _________ Extended Length of Strut
Step 4.
The Position of the Strut on the Lids is 20% of the lid length:
Lid Length: __________ x 20%= __________ Position of Strut on Lid