Vetus Gas Strut SS316 180-254 mm including fittings

There are many applications on board where the assistance of a gas strut will reduce the effort required. For example, heavy deck hatches or locker doors. Vetus gas struts are specifically designed for marine use. All external parts are made of stainless steel (AISI 316) or synthetic materials and the  pecial seals guarantee long service life. When fitted vertically, make sure that the piston rod is pointing downward. These gas-filled cylinders are supplied complete with fixings.

In order to calculate the maximum admissible weight which can be supported, the following data is required:
W = Width of the object to be lifted in mm.
G = Weight of the object to be lifted in N.
S = Length of stroke in mm.
F = Force of the gas strut in N

The calculation goes as follows: F = (½W x G) / S