Gas struts are available in a variety of sizes. Which size is needed for your project depends on a variety of factors. In this article we give information on how to determine gas strut size. Read all about it.
How to determine gas strut size? Use our calculation tool!
The determination of the gas strut size needed for your bed, door, window, toy box or other application is not as difficult as you might think! Of course you can learn the formulas to calculate gas strut size by heart, but you can also use the calculator on our website. All you have to do here is fill in all specifications on your project and the calculator will do the math!
Step 1: Enter data
It is important that you enter all data correctly. Not sure what information is requested? Click on the question mark to reveal more details. After entering your data, such as length, width, weight, number of gas struts and cover material a simulation of your situation is created. This simulation can be adjusted in any way you like until this gives an accurate image of your situation. Check the simulation carefully once again and press calculate.
Step 2: Calculate
After calculation the simulation will show the cover and gas struts. Use the buttons or click on the cover with your mouse and hold down the button to see what happens when you raise or lower the cover. If a hand is visible on the cover, some hand force is needed to hold the cover in that position. The amount and direction of the force needed is indicated by a blue arrow and a number. This number gives the manual force in kg. When the angle in which the cover is held changes, the force will be adjusted.
Step 3: Adjust
If the simulation is showing your situation correctly, you can skip step 3 and start your order. However, you can also choose to fine tune your calculation to improve it even more. With every change you make in this stage your calculation will automatically be adjusted so you don’t have to return to step 2. Satisfied with the result? Then you’re ready for the next step!
Step 4: Order
In the final phase of the calculation tool we give you the selected gas springs and mounting parts together with the prices. Check your order carefully and print your assembly drawing right away. Then add everything to your shopping cart. If you’re certain everything is there, you’re ready to order!
Just 4 steps to calculate your gas strut size
Now you know all you need to determine your gas strut size is the calculation tool on our website. This calculation tool is user-friendly and continuously improved. It’s very suitable for normal lids or hatches, but can also be used for more less standard applications. Do you want to see how the tool works before you actually use it? Watch our instruction video ► to get started. Need more help? Our employees can check your design or find the right gas spring for your application. Send all your sizes and details to [email protected] and we will help you find the best solution for your application.
