A basement trap door basically gives access to the basement without a visible entrance. The benefit of this is that there will not be a visible entrance hole in your floor. But when entering your basement, you want to do this with the most comfort that you can get. That is the point where Gasspringsshop.com comes in! A gas strut for your basement trap door offers very easy access to your basement. The gas strut makes it very easy to open and close the basement door without any effort. Did you also know that a gas strut makes it possible to keep the basement door open at all times?
What makes a gas spring such an useful object?
Are you wondering why you should order a gas strut for your basement trap door? We are more than happy to explain all the benefits of a gas strut. First of all, you need to understand what we mean by the term ‘gas strut’ – or also called ‘gas spring’. A gas spring is a very functional and convenient object which supports an application in a variety of ways, like positioning, lifting and lowering.
Imagine that you need to grab a heavy object from your basement. Without a gas strut you will have to keep the basement trap door open by yourself while grabbing the concerning object. This is very likely not possible, which results in the fact that you will have to open the basement trap door from the inside while carrying the object. This is a very inconvenient and heavy task. This is why gas struts are a commonly used application for not only basement trap doors, but also awning windows, caravan beds, attic ladders, heavy doors and much more.
Calculate a gas strut for your hidden trap door
Do you want to install gas struts on your basement trap door? Or do your current gas struts need replacement? Gasspringsshop offers gas struts for any application. Whether you need stainless steel struts, heavy duty struts or a specific strut with a particular Newton force. At Gasspringsshop you can compose your ideal gas strut via our calculator tool. Just enter the dimensions of your basement trap door in the calculator, then the rest will happen automatically. The calculator will take on all of the boring measure tasks so you can focus on choosing the right materials!
Our calculator tool: How to use it?
Gas struts come in all shapes and sizes. Thanks to our calculator tool you can determine by yourself which gas strut suits your basement trap door the best. You can enter the dimensions of your basement trap door easily into the calculator. After entering the dimensions and details, simply accept the terms of use and press ‘Calculate’ to see the final result. Our calculator tool delivers multiple measurement results. Please make sure you understand the following measurement definitions:
A [inch]
The A measurement is the distance from the hinge to the point of attachment of the gas strut on the cover in the lengthwise direction of the cover in inches.
B [inch]
The B measurement is the distance from the hinge to the point of attachment of the gas strut on the cover in the height direction of the cover in inches. If you use a bracket (see webshop) then the distance from the bottom of the cover to the attachment point of the gas strut is 20mm.
C [inch]
The C measurement is the horizontal distance between the hinge and the attachment point of the gas strut to the fixed world. Distance to the middle point of rotation of the mounting part.
D [inch]
The D measurement is the vertical distance between the hinge and the attachment point of the gas strut to the fixed world. Distance to the middle point of the screw eye, ball, or spindle.
With just a slight effort you can get to know which gas strut fits the dimensions of your basement trap the best. But our calculator tool does more than that! You will also get to view a simulation of the basement trap door. And the best part of it all, it’s completely free of use! Are you in the end perhaps not satisfied with the outcome of the calculation? No problem, you can always adjust the dimensions! You can also save your design if you would like to think about it. When you are still having trouble calculating your dimensions, you can click here for a demonstration of our calculator tool.
Replacement of gas struts
Is your current gas strut in need of replacement? Gasspringsshop also offers a solution for this problem! Use our replacement search function to find the perfect replacement gas strut for your basement trap door. For a number of renowned brands, such as AL-KO, Airax Rayflex, Stabilus Lift-O-Mat, Lesjöfors and Suspa Liftline, we offer replacement gas pressure dampers. You can use our replacement search function by simply entering the article number of your gas strut in the search function.
We offer replacement gas struts from the brand Hahn Gasfedern which serve as a valuable replacement for your current gas struts. Having trouble finding the replacement gas strut? No problem, you can also configure a similar gas strut in our configurator. Still can’t find your desired gas strut? Then please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Order a gas strut for your basement trap door
Did we convince you to order a gas strut for your basement door? Start calculating to find a suitable gas strut for your basement trap door and order right away! With the help of our calculator and configurator tool you can find and create your desired gas spring. Are you still in need of assistance? Then please don’t hesitate to contact us. We can help you find the right gas spring for every application. If you have any other questions, you can either take a look at our FAQ where a lot of questions are already answered or you can send an email to [email protected]. Our specialized craftsmen are more than happy to offer their expertise.
