1 X Pair Universal Gas Struts 50N 490mm Extended Length 6mm/15mm Rod/Cylinder

You are purchasing a brand new, heavy duty, 1 x pair of gas struts. Designed for assisted lifting and provides controlled movement for a range of automotive and industrial purposes. The most common use is to provide control over the opening movement of heavy and potentially dangerous equipment from falling on your head such as bonnets, boots, canopies, flexiglass, doors, toolboxes, caravans etc. These gas struts are recommended for use with items around 5kg or 10kg. For example, if your car boot/bonnet is around 5Kg use 1 strut ONLY. If it weighs around 10kg use both struts (one on each side).

Extended Length	490MM long (when in open position)
Compressed Length	280MM (when fully closed)
Stroke Length	210MM
Force	50N
Rod	6MM
Cylinder	15MM
End Fitting Length	15MM
End Fitting Diameter	M6

Strut Force selection: The general rule is 10 Newtons of force can lift approximately 1kg

Disclaimer! The above are rough estimates and are not a rule! For complex and specific jobs you can use more complicated formula's to measure exact length and force of Strut you might require!

Do's

• If gas struts are to be stored prior to use, the strut should be stored shaft down to lubricate the seal.
• Do ensure that the end fittings are in line so that side load forces are not applied as a result of misalignment.
• Caravan pop top gas struts should be replaced 4 at a time.
• Ensure the gas strut's end fittings are fully screwed home.
• Where ball joints are used ensure the ball stud is flush with the surface and tightened.

Don'ts

• Do not scratch, dent, chip, bend or paint the rod.
• Do not puncture or incinerate.
• Do not lubricate or treat the gas strut in any way.
• Do not replace 1 gas strut of a pair.
• Do not weld replacement ends on gas struts

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL RECEIVE 1 X PAIR (2PCS) GAS STRUTS

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Barcode	1-3-001038
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