{"product_id":"heavy-duty-gas-strut-300mm-500n-pair-m6-threaded-ball-joint-with-4x-l-brackets","title":"Heavy Duty Gas Strut 300mm 500N Pair – M6 Threaded Ball Joint – With 4x L Brackets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHeavy Duty Gas Strut 300mm 500N Pair – M6 Threaded Ball Joint – With 4x L Brackets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #1f7a3d; color: #ffffff; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓ IN STOCK – FAST UK DISPATCH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e300mm 500N heavy duty gas strut pair\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for external lid support where secure mounting, controlled lift and reliable daily use are more important than decorative furniture styling. It is supplied as a matched pair with \u003cstrong\u003eM6 threaded ball joints and 4x steel L brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e for a strong, practical installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis specification is aimed at compact to medium lids where you want a confident lift without over-driving the panel. It suits practical installations that need more support than a furniture strut but still need smooth day-to-day closing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForce Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500N per strut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000N per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStroke:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnd Fitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e M6 Threaded Ball Joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracket Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 × Steel L Mounting Brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair of 2 gas struts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Fit Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model sits within our \u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Duty Gas Struts\u003c\/strong\u003e category and is intended for projects where the lid needs stable assisted opening rather than a light spring action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTool box lids and steel site boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor storage compartments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle lockers and side access covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkshop cabinets and service panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact machinery covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLid Matching Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended lid depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400–600mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable lid weight (lid only):\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–90kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse these figures as a starting point. Final performance will depend on hinge location, bracket geometry, opening angle and how the lid weight is distributed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Check Before You Choose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the lid drops under its own weight, the selected force is too low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the lid feels difficult to shut, the selected force is too high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways base selection on the \u003cstrong\u003elid-only weight\u003c\/strong\u003e, not the full box or enclosure weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm that there is enough internal clearance for the strut body and bracket movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor lighter or better-balanced lids, stepping above 500N may make closing unnecessarily firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse one gas strut on each side of the lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the upper fixing point roughly \u003cstrong\u003e20–30% from the hinge line\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the lower bracket to a rigid frame, inner wall or structural side panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor proper operation, the struts should remain \u003cstrong\u003eslightly compressed when the lid is fully closed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect mounting geometry improves opening control, reduces stress on hinges and helps the pair work evenly across both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Kit Works Well\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides controlled support for heavier lids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps reduce sudden lid drop during access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports a more secure through-fix mounting style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves confidence on external and workshop installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as a complete pair with matching brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × Heavy duty gas struts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 × Steel L brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM6 threaded ball joint hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAUTORCE Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast UK dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality-checked components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unused items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponsive customer support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e300mm 500N gas strut pair\u003c\/strong\u003e is a solid choice for storage lids, access covers and heavy-duty external applications where dependable support matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AUTORCE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56172206784891,"sku":"2x500N-300MM-BJ-BRACKET-9","price":24.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/6933\/7892\/files\/heavy-duty-gas-strut-300mm-400n-pair-m6-threaded-ball-joint-with-4x-l-brackets-1.png?v=1773877771","url":"https:\/\/autorce.co.uk\/products\/heavy-duty-gas-strut-300mm-500n-pair-m6-threaded-ball-joint-with-4x-l-brackets","provider":"Autorce","version":"1.0","type":"link"}