The gas strut (or lift-o-mat damper) supports and guides the opening of light lids and doors, stopping them from staying stuck open or slamming shut.

Force in Newtons: the 0-99N range is the lightest in the line-up, suited to small, lightweight lids — for example on compact vacuum packers (mod. E60/T60) or kneader lids. For heavier loads, see 100-199N or 1000-1500N.

How to choose the right replacement: besides the force in Newtons, what matters is the stroke (closed and open length) and the bore diameter at the mounting brackets.

For the other gas struts, go back to Gas Struts.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know how many Newtons I need?
The force is usually printed on the body of the original strut; alternatively it must be calculated from the weight and geometry of the lid to be supported.

Is a 0-99N strut fine for a heavy lid?
No: an undersized strut can't hold the weight and the lid will fall back down — you need struts from a higher force range.