Another option is to use adjustable gas struts. Pressure adjustable from 20
to 400 (Newtons?).Cost =A3 14.50 for the steel version. Also available in
stainless.Karl
> Subject: Europa-List: Re: Gas spring effort
> From: john@wighton.net
> Date: Fri=2C 7 Nov 2014 00:30:57 -0800
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
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> Interested in the door strut stiffness (it is not a load). Mine are weak
and need refurb/change. I take it the values given in lbf are per inch (
i.e. 50lbf/in)? Bud uses Newtons (is that 26N/mm Bud?) which works out at
around 148 lbf/in which seems high (especially for Florida climate).
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> I never experienced significant door distortion and have attributed that
in other planes to overly stiff struts.
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> The pressure fill value of 1400psi is useful as that gives the refurb com
pany a value they can use.
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> Where is this place in Surrey Kevin?
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> regards
> JW
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