Where are strong arm struts made?
Where are strong arm struts made?
the U.S.A.
StrongArm lift supports are a high quality product designed and engineered in the U.S.A. by AVM Industries Inc. and represented and supported in Australia by Brandlines Pty Ltd.
Do it matter which way gas struts go?
Gas struts and dampers have seals. In order for the seal life to be as designed the struts must be installed in the proper orientation. For whichever position is most often occurring in the application, the rod end of the strut should be installed lower that the body.
What is strong arm?
Definition of strong-arm (Entry 2 of 2) transitive verb. 1a : to use force on : assault. b : bully, intimidate. 2 : to rob by force.
Are stabilus struts good?
This strut fit perfectly and works perfectly. Higher quality than some other brands that have a lot of friction – this one works smoothly and easily and is well balanced.
What do trunk and tailgate lift support struts do?
Providing the ultimate both in convenience and safety, the trunk/tailgate lift support shocks are what lets you pop open your vehicle’s trunk or tailgate with confidence. Rear hatch/trunk/liftgate lift support shocks are gas charged cylinders which apply an accurate amount of pressure on the lid’s bottom.
How long do gas springs and struts last?
Lift supports (also known as struts and gas springs) have an average life of five years. By that time they may work reasonably well one day and not at all the next. When they start to fail there is the danger of serious injury if the lift will not open or if it slams shut when in the open or up position.
How to calculate the force required for a gas strut / help?
(d) distance from the hinge is recommended at approximately 20% of the panel length. (F) weight is the mass in Kg multiplied by 10. Here at SGS, we have a large stock of gas struts and gas springs that have been manufactured in our new modern purpose built facility in Derby.
What’s the warranty on a StrongARM gas lift?
StrongArm lift replacement gas lift supports are easy to fit with the use of simple hand tools and restore peace of mind and personal safety within minutes. All products used in the correct application are covered by warranty for 12 months from installation.
Providing the ultimate both in convenience and safety, the trunk/tailgate lift support shocks are what lets you pop open your vehicle’s trunk or tailgate with confidence. Rear hatch/trunk/liftgate lift support shocks are gas charged cylinders which apply an accurate amount of pressure on the lid’s bottom.
What happens when a trunk support shock fails?
On the opposite side of the equation, a trunk lift support shock that has expelled its gas charge will have no pressure inside to keep pressure against the trunk. As a result, the trunk spring will not hold the trunk up and the trunk might lower itself if wind is blowing against it or the weight of the trunk itself causes it to close on itself.
Can a gas leak make a trunk support unusable?
In some instances, the gas can leak out, which will render the lift support unusable. Whether it was due to the materials they were made from or being hit by objects that the vehicle owner attempted to put into the trunk, punctures or leaks are quite common with these trunk supports.
What should the pressure be to open the trunk?
How much pressure should be put to keep open the trunk or liftgate is precisely measured between lift support struts and the weight of the lid. When you open or close the lid, properly functioning lift supports ensure that it does it smoothly as well as secure hold the lid up once you’ve opened it, making all the processes safe and easy.
