{"product_id":"toy-box-soft-close-gas-struts-pair-350mm-300n-10mm-ball-socket-2x-l-2x-flat-brackets","title":"Toy Box Soft Close Gas Struts Pair 350mm 300N – 10mm Ball Socket 2x L 2x Flat Brackets","description":"\u003ch2\u003e350mm 300N – Toy Box Soft Close Gas Struts (Pair) - 10mm Ball Socket Ends with 2x L + 2x Flat 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 Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300N per strut (600N total support)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 350mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStroke:\u003c\/strong\u003e 135mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnd Fitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10mm Ball Socket (M6 Threaded Ball Stud)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBall Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10mm Snap-On Type\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\u003eBracket Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2x L Brackets + 2x Flat Mounting Brackets Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimised for toy box lids with a hinge-to-front depth of \u003cstrong\u003e450–700mm\u003c\/strong\u003e and a lid-only weight of around \u003cstrong\u003e30–54kg\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToy boxes and toy chests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor blanket boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage benches with hinged lids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden storage chests and ottoman-style lids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium to heavy-duty lid support applications (indoor use)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Lid Depth (hinge to front edge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 450–700mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Lid Weight (lid only):\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 30–54kg (when using both struts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Lid Weight \u0026amp; Installation Guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForce Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300N per strut (600N per pair)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to assist toy box and storage chest lids weighing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30–54kg\u003c\/strong\u003e when mounted correctly. Actual lift performance depends on hinge placement, lid material and installation geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Mounting Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall one strut on each side of the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFix the upper bracket approx. \u003cstrong\u003e20–30%\u003c\/strong\u003e down from the hinge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the lower bracket approx. \u003cstrong\u003e90–140mm\u003c\/strong\u003e below the top inner frame edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure slight compression when the lid is fully closed to maintain preload tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠ If the lid weight exceeds \u003cstrong\u003e54kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, consider a higher force rating option.\u003cbr\u003e⚠ For lids under \u003cstrong\u003e30kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, the struts may feel overly strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🔧 Mounting Bracket Type – 2x L + 2x Flat Bracket Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit includes \u003cstrong\u003e2x heavy-duty L brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e (90° angle brackets) for the chest side and \u003cstrong\u003e2x flat brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e for the lid side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToy boxes with standard flat lids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden toy chests and storage benches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMDF or flat panel lid constructions (indoor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallations with limited internal clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDomestic indoor setups where a lower-profile lid bracket is preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eL brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e provide the correct mounting offset on the chest wall, while the \u003cstrong\u003eflat brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e create a lower-profile pivot point on the lid for smoother movement and a cleaner internal fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ For thick-framed lids or installations requiring extra mounting offset, a full \u003cstrong\u003e4x L bracket kit\u003c\/strong\u003e may be more suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e💡 Not Sure Which to Choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your toy box has a thick-framed lid or needs extra offset → choose \u003cstrong\u003e4x L Brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eIf your lid is flat and standard construction → choose \u003cstrong\u003e2x L + 2x Flat Combination\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSecure 10mm Ball Socket System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach strut features a \u003cstrong\u003e10mm snap-on ball socket end\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to connect securely to the included \u003cstrong\u003eM6 threaded ball studs\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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