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How To Find A Replacement Gas Spring

Understanding the Strength of Your Old Gas Spring The strength of your old gas spring is indicated by the pressure printed on its label or sprayed directly onto the cylinder. Look for a number followed by the letter “N,” which stands for Newtons. For example, if you see “80N” or

Easy way to fix if your Gas struts won't close
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Gas Struts Won’t Close? Try This Proven Method

Are you having trouble with gas struts that won’t compress? This could be due to misestimating the door weight or not understanding the gas strut pressure, which can lead to purchasing the wrong size struts. Even experienced users can encounter this issue, so don’t worry—we have solutions to help you

45N 10 inch hydraulic struts for box lid, keter deck box replacement parts
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How To Custom Gas Struts Size: Steps By Steps

Are you looking for gas struts that are suitable for your projects? You’ve come to the right place. With over a decade of experience in providing gas struts, Apexstone offers various sizes to meet your needs, including different pressure, length, and end fittings. Whether you require unique specifications for new

10 Common Gas Struts Issues Easy Solutions
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10 Common Gas Struts Issues: Easy Solutions

Gas struts can greatly enhance our convenience, but issues may arise from incorrect size selection or improper mounting. Don’t worry, this guide will solve your issue. We’ve listed the 10 common problems you might encounter during purchasing, installation, and replacement. Read on to find easy solutions in this guide. 1.

gas springs heavy duty, gas strut for heavy lids like camper compartment or beds
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Need Heavy Duty Gas Springs? Up To 1000N For Heavy Duty Door

Customize lifting force Gas springs with high pressure are perfect for heavy duty applications, like hatches, truck toolboxes, basement doors, vehicle hoods, and industrial uses. These gas struts work well in helping you with lifting, supporting and dampening, adding exceptional convenience to your projects, making opening, and closing more controllable

Gas Struts function: Struts lift, holding, slow closing
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How To Find Lift Supports By Size

Are you looking for lift support struts or replacements for the old lift support hardware? No matter finding lift supports by size or by application size. At Apexstone Gas Springs Shop, you can easily find exactly what you need. We provide you with all types of gas shocks, slow closing

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How To Remove Or Replace Truck Tool Box Gas Struts?

Are you planning to replace the gas struts on your truck toolbox, either by upgrading the toolbox or replacing worn-out struts? Whether you’re getting it powder coated or replacing struts that have lost their pressure, it’s essential to first know how to remove the old tool box lift supports properly.

How to install boat hatch gas struts
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How to install boat hatch gas struts?

Do you have a boat with storage space? Do you need a way to keep your boat hatch open while accessing your storage without worrying about it slamming shut on your head, finger, and even toes? Whether you want to add new support shocks or replace old ones, installing lift

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How to Install Gas Struts on Cabinet and Toy Box Lids?

Are you feeling frustrated with installing gas struts? It can be quite a headache, especially if it’s your first time. Dealing with non-standard cabinet or box doors and unclear instructions can lead to unnecessary drilling and unwanted holes everywhere. Don’t worry! This article aims to simplify the mounting process, making

How to Install Soft Close Hinges for Light Lid?
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How to Install Soft Close Hinges for Light Lid?

A lid weighing less than 11 pounds can be considered lightweight. If you’re preparing to mount Apexstone soft-close toy box hinges, we’ll provide tips to help you complete the strut installation in the light chest lid. We provide the standard mounting instructions before and recommend installing a pair of slow-close

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