Gas strut for hatch

[Rolle85]

I read a bit in another thread but it seemed to become expensive and complex.
My daughter has a rabbit hutch whose lid is very heavy. It would be wonderful to have a damper that cushions the lid when it's on its way down with its weight.
Looks like it does in the picture sideways. Wondering if there's a simple solution from Jula or Biltema?

 

[Thomas_Blekinge]

Gas struts from car scrapyard.

 

[AXS]

https://amzn.eu/d/fiwckRt

There are several similar ones and also in Swedish stores. Just search for gasdämpare.

I think they seem easier to attach than those for cars.

 

[Rolle85]

The lid might weigh around 20kg, what force on the fitting do you think would work?

 

[snaggletooth]

https://www.jula.se/catalog/bil-och-garage/transport/slapfordon/gasfjadrar/

 

[Rolle85]

Yes, it would have been something if it could be screwed onto the hatch.

 

[Emanuel01]

The budget version can be to attach a rope/thick cord to the lid, then to a pulley and a weight on the other end of the rope/cord. It won't look as nice. It also depends on how it's positioned.

 

[Workingclasshero]

Hello
Make a new lid and/or install a counterweight.
Consider the installation if you are going to use a gas strut so it is strongest in the lowered position when the hatch is heaviest.
Good luck.
/Workingclasshero

 

[snaggletooth]

Yes, it would have been something if it could be screwed into the hatch

Of course it can, an angle of some form and the problem is solved.

 

[RoTe]

The lid might weigh 20kg, what force on the fitting do you think will work?

20kg is not much, here you can calculate the force needed: https://valeryd.se/fragor-svar/hur-rakna-ut-newtonvarde-for-en-kapa/

I think gas springs for cars are way too strong. Maybe IKEA has something more suitable for cabinet doors.

 

[Rolle85]

Found this. 100nm enough maybe? 2pcs
https://amzn.eu/d/70erV0e