Learn how to choose the perfect gas strut for your project. Expert tips on force calculation, measurements, and applications. Free calculato
How to Choose the Right Gas Strut: A Complete Guide for UK Buyers
Published: October 2025 | Reading time: 5 minutes
Choosing the right gas strut can feel like a minefield. Get it wrong, and you're facing returns, wasted time, and a boot lid that won't stay open. Get it right, and you've got a perfectly balanced mechanism that'll last for years. Whether you're a seasoned mechanic in Birmingham or a DIY enthusiast in Cornwall tackling your first ottoman bed project, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know.
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Look, we could write another 2,000 words on force calculations, moment arms, and trigonometry. But honestly? Life's too short.
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