Do you want to maximize the longevity and effectiveness of a product? Then it’s insurmountable to install the gas strut angle in the perfect position. Installing the gas strut with the rod facing downwards ensures this lubrication process functions efficiently, also contributing to a high damping effect during operation. This guide explains the importance of the gas strut installation angle. It provides tools to help you calculate and achieve it, and assists in selecting the right gas strut for your specific application.
Why is it so important to install the gas strut in the right way?
When installing gas struts it is important to maintain the correct gas strut installation angle to ensure a long product longevity. This is mainly important because all gas springs contain oil to lubricate the main seal and rod. When used rod-down, the oil stays in contact with the seal which improves the sealing properties and also prevents the seal from becoming dry.
The function of the oil
This oil is also useful to obtain a high damping effect. If the gas strut was not used rod-down, the piston would not have to go through the oil at the end of the extension and no damping effect would occur. So if possible always incorporate the gas struts rod-down in your designs and use a gas strut installation angle of less than 60 degrees from the vertical. In general the length to choose for gas struts is about 55% of the height of the door you are trying to keep open. The correct gas strut installation angle will normally be around 10° to 30° from fully closed.
Use your phone to determine the angle
When you do not have a protractor of some sort determining the correct angle is going to be hard. Fortunately these days everybody has a smartphone at their disposal which can solve your problem. We are able to provide you with a free angle measurement tool which you can use to calculate the correct angle for your gas strut application. Check it out here.
Calculate the correct gas strut application
Determining the correct gas strut and installation method can be a hassle. To make things easier for you we created a free online calculation tool which helps you come up with the right way to do it. Simply navigate to this page and fill in the required fields with the information available. Finalized you can check and stimulate your setup and if needed order the right gas struts.
Find the correct gas strut for your design
As stated above you are able to use our free online calculation tool to determine the correct gas strut for your design. We offer a broad range of high quality gas struts, you´ll find steel and stainless steel versions which go from 200N force with a M3.5 thread till 5000N with a M14 thread. Navigate to products in the menu. Also you are able to easily find the correct replacement strut for your old one by filling in the article number here. In case you have any questions about our products? Feel free to contact us here.
