Trailer Parts Direct offers a variety of standard gas struts in multiple sizes to suit your needs. Our gas struts are high-quality products manufactured to exacting standards. They are perfect for use in a variety of applications, including:
Why Choose Trailer Parts Direct Gas Struts?
Since we manufacture our own gas struts right here in Australia, they are all subjected to our thorough and exhaustive quality control process. These processes ensure that all our gas struts are made to the highest standards and will continue operating at optimal levels, even in dirty, dusty or sandy environments found in the Aussie outback. Other features include:
- Easy to install
- Backed by a 20,000 cycle testing and 150 hours of shaft salt exposure testing (for applicable products)
- Well-oiled and brass-guided (for applicable products)
- Manufactured with an additional backup seal in case the primary seal fails (for applicable products)
- Dampener to prevent the strut from launching the door unit at the user and also prevents the door from collapsing on the user (for applicable products)
- Designed to effortlessly lift and support heavy doors, boots, bonnets, windows, and more, these high-quality struts are perfect for vehicles like utes, four-wheel drives, RVs, camper trailers, and caravans.
Gas Struts Key Features
Superior Quality
Crafted with precision and tested to the highest standards, our gas struts offer unmatched reliability and longevity.
Australian-Made
Benefit from the expertise of local manufacturing and exceptional quality control.
Comprehensive Testing
To ensure optimal performance in various conditions, each strut undergoes rigorous 20,000-cycle testing and 150 hours of shaft salt exposure testing.
Durable Construction
Our struts feature a brass-guided shaft and a well-oiled seal for smooth operation and corrosion resistance.
Safety First
An additional backup seal and a dampening mechanism enhance safety and prevent sudden closure.
Selecting the Right Gas Strut Sizes
Gas struts are available in various sizes and weight capacities to suit your specific needs. For example, the 195mm gas strut has weight capacities of 100n, 200n, 300n, and 400n. The 316mm gas strut has weight capacities of 10kg, 20kg, and 30kg. Other gas struts, like the 500mm strut, are ideal for camper trailers, caravans, and boat applications.
Choosing the correct gas strut based on your specific needs is essential to ensure optimal performance. Here’s a breakdown of key factors to consider:
Weight Capacity: Determine the weight of the item you need to lift. Our gas struts are available in various weight capacities, measured in Newton force (N).
Strut Length: Ensure the strut’s full extension length is approximately 60% of the height of the door or window you want to lift.
Mounting Distance: Measure the mounting distance of the hinge to calculate the required force accurately.
Gas Strut Specifications
| Struts | Extended Length
(A) | Stroke Length
(B) | Compressed Range
(C) | Newtons Of Force |
| 6 x 15 | 195mm | 60mm | 135mm | 100n – 400n |
| 316mm | 120mm | 195mm | 100n – 400n |
| 8 x 18 | 500mm | 215mm | 290mm | 100n – 700n |
| 555mm | 260mm | 335mm | 100n – 700n |
| 10 x 22 | 700mm | 310mm | 390mm | 100n – 1200n |
| 816mm | 365mm | 451mm | 100n – 1200n |
If you are still unsure which gas strut suits your needs, please contact our friendly customer service team. We are always happy to help!
