{"product_id":"toy-box-soft-close-gas-struts-pair-300mm-200n-10mm-ball-socket-4x-l-brackets","title":"Toy Box Soft Close Gas Struts Pair 300mm 200N – 10mm Ball Socket 4x L Brackets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eToy Box Soft Close Gas Struts – 300mm 200N Pair – 10mm Ball Socket – 4x L Brackets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #28a745; color: white; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 3px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓ IN STOCK - SHIPS TODAY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForce:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200N per strut (400N total support)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended 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 Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10mm Ball Socket (M6 Thread)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBall Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10mm (snap-on)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied as a matched pair (2 gas struts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrackets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-duty 4x L mounting brackets included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically as \u003cstrong\u003etoy box soft close gas struts\u003c\/strong\u003e, this 300mm 200N pair provides controlled lid support for toy chests, blanket boxes, wooden storage chests and hinged storage benches. Ideal for applications where smoother, safer lid movement is required in family homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Lid Depth (hinge to front edge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 400–600mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable Lid Weight (lid only):\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–36kg (when using two struts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Lid Weight \u0026amp; Installation Guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForce Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200N per strut (400N total per pair)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for toy box lids weighing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–36kg\u003c\/strong\u003e when correctly installed. Performance depends on hinge placement, lid construction material and internal mounting geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Mounting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall one gas strut on each side of the toy box lid for balanced support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount approximately 20–30% down from the hinge line on the lid panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFix the lower L bracket around 80–120mm below the top inside edge of the box frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the strut remains slightly compressed when fully closed to maintain proper preload tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠\u003c\/strong\u003e If the lid exceeds \u003cstrong\u003e36kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, consider a higher Newton rating. If the lid is under \u003cstrong\u003e20kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, the struts may feel overly strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🔧 Mounting Bracket Type – 4x L Bracket Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit includes \u003cstrong\u003e4 heavy-duty L brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for secure side-wall installation inside wooden toy boxes and storage chests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for reinforced timber frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for MDF and hardwood toy chests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for deeper lid designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides correct pivot offset for smooth articulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsures stable, long-term installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️\u003c\/strong\u003e For flat-panel lids with limited clearance, a mixed 2x L + 2x Flat bracket kit may be more suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e💡 Not Sure Which to Choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor thicker framed lids or deeper toy boxes → choose \u003cstrong\u003e4x L Brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor flat lids with minimal internal space → choose \u003cstrong\u003e2x L + 2x Flat Combination\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSecure 10mm Ball Socket Connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 300mm 200N toy box gas strut features a \u003cstrong\u003e10mm ball socket end\u003c\/strong\u003e that securely snaps onto the included L bracket ball studs. The articulated ball-and-socket design allows smooth pivot movement during opening and closing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis system helps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain controlled soft-close lid movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce stress on hinges and fixings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove the overall stability of the toy chest lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport long-term durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmooth \u0026amp; Controlled Soft Close Lid Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e200N force per strut\u003c\/strong\u003e (400N combined), these \u003cstrong\u003etoy box soft-close gas struts\u003c\/strong\u003e deliver balanced lifting assistance and controlled lid operation. 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