Re: Hatch Gas Spring/Strut Calculator
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2023 1:09 pm
I'm trying to use the calculator. My door length is 56" and weight is 60lbs.
Ideal extended strut length, according to calculator, is 33.6"
I find a 30", 100 lb. strut on Amazon. Specs say Extended Length: 30.9", Compressed Length 17.1"
I'm assuming I subtract 17.1 from 30.9 to get the stroke length? If so, that's 13.8"
Bottom line, calculator says I need 33.6" at 90 lb force, and hook it up at 11.73" from hinge ctr pt.
I can get 30.9" at 100 lb force ... should I still be attaching that at 11-3/4" or 12" or so?
Ideal extended strut length, according to calculator, is 33.6"
I find a 30", 100 lb. strut on Amazon. Specs say Extended Length: 30.9", Compressed Length 17.1"
I'm assuming I subtract 17.1 from 30.9 to get the stroke length? If so, that's 13.8"
Bottom line, calculator says I need 33.6" at 90 lb force, and hook it up at 11.73" from hinge ctr pt.
I can get 30.9" at 100 lb force ... should I still be attaching that at 11-3/4" or 12" or so?