Overhead Cupboard Gas Struts – 200mm 100N (Pair)
AUTORCE 200mm 100N gas struts are built for overhead cupboard doors, lift-up wall cabinets and upward-opening cabinet lids. This set gives a smooth, controlled lift and a stable open hold when installed with the correct hinge type and mounting position.
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Why customers choose this setup
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Smoother opening: helps your cupboard door lift up without sudden jerks.
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Safer overhead use: reduces the chance of the door dropping when you reach inside the cabinet.
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Neater daily use: makes kitchen wall units and utility cabinets feel more premium and easier to handle.
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Flexible mounting: mixed bracket kit fits many cupboard and wall cabinet layouts.
Key search terms (built into the product)
overhead cupboard gas struts, wall cabinet gas strut, lift up cupboard door struts, kitchen wall unit lift support, cabinet door lift support, upward opening cabinet door, cupboard door gas spring, lid support struts
Technical details
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Force rating: 100N (each strut)
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Extended length: 200mm (centre to centre)
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Stroke: 60mm
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End type: 10mm ball socket ends
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Thread: M6 ball studs
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Bracket kit: 2x L brackets + 2x flat brackets
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Recommended door depth: approx. 200–400mm
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Typical door weight range (door only): approx. 4–10kg when using two struts
What’s included
- 2x gas struts (sold as a pair)
- 2x L mounting brackets + 2x flat mounting brackets (mixed kit)
- M6 threaded 10mm ball studs
Where it’s used
- Overhead kitchen cupboards/wall units
- Lift-up cupboard doors in utility rooms
- Compact wall cabinets and storage units
- DIY furniture projects using gas springs/lid supports
Customer experience note
Most customers notice the biggest improvement when the struts are positioned correctly: the door lifts more confidently, stays open more reliably, and feels easier to control during daily use. If your door is very light, choose a lower force option to avoid the door springing open too strongly.
Fitment & installation guidance
Compatibility depends on door weight, hinge type, and mounting geometry. A strut that is too strong can force lightweight doors open and strain hinges; a strut that is too weak may not hold the door up. If you’re unsure, message us with your door dimensions, estimated weight, and a photo of the inside mounting area for guidance.