How to install a gas strut? This is a commonly asked question. Installing a gas strut doesn’t have to be complicated. Gasspringsshop.com offers a simple explanation on how to install a gas strut. Just follow 5 simple steps and you will have a working gas strut within no time. Moreover, our user-friendly calculator tool takes on most of the work. The main benefit of our calculator tool is that it doesn’t matter which application you want to install a gas strut on. Whether it is a chest lid, awning window or truck box, it is no problem for our calculator tool. Have you become curious about the possibilities? Read more.
Step 1: Measuring & calculating
Before you can install a gas strut, you first need to measure the dimensions of your application. After you have done this, you can insert these measurements into our calculator tool. Just insert the dimensions and details of your application into the calculator tool and the rest will happen automatically. The exact gas strut measurements for your application will be calculated without any effort after which you can move on to the next step. Having trouble using our calculator tool? Check out this video, we will explain to you how to use our online tools!
Step 2: Order the right gas strut
Now that you know the correct measurements for your application, you can order the right gas strut for your application. Moreover, our configurator tool can help you find the right material and mounting parts. Of course this tool will also appear after calculating the measurements in step 1.
Step 3: Preparations
Now that you have got your gas strut, you can start installing the gas strut on your application. Before you mark the screw points on your application, make sure you understand the following results of the calculator tool:
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.
Step 4: Marking the right points
Mark the calculated points shown as above on your application. You can retrieve your inch points from the assembly drawing made by the calculator tool. Make sure you mark the points on the exact measurements given by the calculator tool! If you don’t mark the screw points on the exact measurements, the gas strut may not fit in the end.
Step 5: Installing the gas strut
After marking the points on your application, it’s finally time to install your gas strut. Screw the mounting parts of the gas strut on the applied markings. Gas springs must always be installed in their extended state. The best way to do this is to have someone helping you so that one person can keep the application lid in position while the other person installs the gas spring.
Gasspringsshop recommends using stainless-steel self-tapping screws to attach each mounting part. After screwing the mounting parts on your application, all that’s left to do is snapping the gas strut itself into place. You can do this by opening the lid of your application and snapping the gas strut onto the mounting parts. It’s extremely important that you mount the gas strut with the narrow rod end lower than the gas-filled piston.
About Gasspringsshop
Are you looking for the right gas strut for your application? Gasspringsshop.com is the number 1 in gas struts and mounting parts. We sell gas struts with different lengths, diameters, materials and forces. Our gas struts are mostly made of steel, yet we also have gas struts made of stainless steel. When you want to mount your gas strut, you can select one of our many mounting parts. Are you curious about the opinion of customers about Gasspringsshop.com? Click here.
More information on how to install a gas strut?
Are you still unsure about how to install a gas strut or which gas strut fits your application the best? Then please don’t hesitate to contact us. We can help you find the right gas strut 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].
