How are gas struts measured?
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Asked by: Drew Branch
Co-Mac’s gas strut length is measured from the centre of the ball joint at each end. If you want to replace an existing gas strut, measure the length of your strut from the centre of each ball joint. If your gas strut does not have ball joints, measure the length of the gas strut with no end attachments.
How long should my gas struts be?
In general the length to choose for gas struts is about 55% of the height of the door you are trying to keep open. So if you have a door that is 1000mm in height a 550mm long gas strut would be about right. In simple terms we are talking half the door height plus a bit when determining optimal gas strut length.
What sizes do gas struts come in?
Step 2 – Diameter
We have 4 sizes in gas struts – 325mm, 500mm, 575mm and 830mm.
What can I use instead of gas struts?
A mechanical stainless steel strut called the mStrut has been developed by Associated Spring as a reliable alternative to gas struts, which are widely used to ease the effort of lifting or lowering interior hinged bulkheads.
How are gas canopy struts measured?
How To Measure Gas Struts
- Measure the Gas Strut when it is fully extended from the Centre of the End Fittings. …
- Measure the Diameter of both the Barrel and the Rod. …
- Measure the exposed Rod length from the Barrel to the centre of the End Fitting.
What does N mean on gas struts?
It stands for Newton Meters and is a measurement of pressure. It essentially makes your gas strut work.
How do you fit a gas strut to a pop top caravan?
You can set up a ratchet strap like. This position your new struts with the holes facing. Down strap over the top. And start to tension it.
How do you reduce the pressure on a gas strut?
Using the Allen key provided undo the grub screw until gas can be heard escaping. Then re-tighten the grub screw. Only release the gas in one second bursts to avoid releasing too much gas. Repeat the process until the gas strut is behaving as desired.
How do you replace the gas struts on a caravan skylight?
Through right push it all the way through and from the back you'll just be able to pull it out and then replace your strap.
