1 X Pair Universal Gas Struts 1400N 730mm Extended Length 14mm/28mm 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 140kg or 280kg. For example, if your car boot/bonnet is around 140Kg use 1 strut ONLY. If it weighs around 280kg use both struts (one on each side).

Extended Length	730MM long (when in open position)
Compressed Length	400MM (when fully closed)
Stroke Length	330MM
Force	1400N
Rod	14MM
Cylinder	28MM
End Fitting Length	15MM
End Fitting Diameter	M8

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	1-6-000370
Show in Catalog?	Yes