How do I know which gas struts to use?
To calculate the size and the force of the Gas Strut you require for your application use the following guidelines. The extended length of the Gas Strut should be approximately 60% of the door or hatch length – e.g. a 1000mm high door should have a Gas Strut length of approximately 600mm.
What does the N mean in gas struts?
newtons
Replacing old struts is easy, all we need to know is the diameter of the shaft, the diameter of the cylinder and the original newtons or pounds of force.
How do gas struts fail?
Gas struts may fail for a range of reasons, including: inappropriate design of the gas strut configuration (e.g. poor geometry subjecting the strut to over-extension, over-compression or side loading) inappropriate use (e.g. incorrect application or overheating)
How long do gas struts last?
about 10 years
On average, if your car has been “babied,” you can expect your shocks/struts to last about 10 years. If you have really used your car like a workhorse, 5 years is probably all you can expect. This means that for the average driver, 7 or 8 years is the maximum life expectancy of most shocks and struts.
Does it matter which way gas struts go?
Note: – Always install after painting, welding etc. – The gas strut should always be fitted with the piston pointing down. – Use suitable end fittings and angle joints to avoid coupling jamming.
How well does the strut on the Sentry pistol safe work?
Keep in mind, once you install this strut, your lid will not open quite as far as it used to, but it will still open about 85%, well enough to retrieve your belongings from inside the Sentry Pistol Safe.
Are these gas struts the same as the SentrySafe 4053?
This is not the same gas strut, that originally came in the SentrySafe pistol safe, but it fits, and it works great. There are a couple options. You can go inexpensive with the Apexstone 80N/18lb Gas Struts for around $10, or you can spend a bit more on the BOXI 4053 Universal Lift Support Struts ($22ish).
What size lift support struts do I need for my SentrySafe?
If you want your SentrySafe to open further, and are fine with spending a bit more money ($22ish) on this project, the BOXI 4053 Universal Lift Support Struts (pack of 2) will open to to a length of 7.50 Inches, and with a force of 25lbs. End Fitting: Ball Socket U Band (Nylon)=10mm=3/8″=.39″
What are the best gas struts to buy?
There are a couple options. You can go inexpensive with the Apexstone 80N/18lb Gas Struts for around $10, or you can spend a bit more on the BOXI 4053 Universal Lift Support Struts ($22ish). These Apexstone 80N/18lb Gas Struts come in a 2 pack, for under $10 USD, from Amazon, so you have a spare strut, for later on.