Syil X4+ Gas Strut

[Clockworld]

Whilst stripping my machine for cleaning, I took the gas strut off and noticed it was more like a slide whistle with zero resistance!!

Anyone replaced one on their machine? The label on my strut is badly worn and torn. Not sure if it would help if I had any figures from it.

I could try a generic one BUT I really don't know what force is required. Anyone got any suggestions?

Matt

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[jalessi]

Matt,

After you measure the original strut length checkout the McMaster-Carr part number 4138T63 with 100 pound extension force, it may be a good substitute.

Have a most awesome day!

Jeff...

[Clockworld]

Thanks Jeff,

It looks like the head unit is approx 30kgs (66lbs) Do you think I should consider the lower spec strut (50lbs)?
In the UK, they seem to be calibrated in Newtons - and so 30kgs equates to 300N.
Will have a look at the McMaster parts......

Matt

[neilw20]

Make sure the new strut is mounted skinny shaft downwards, so that the seals remain covered in oil.
Original factory install was wrong way up.
You can get a longer strut to increase the travel of the head.
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/syil-p...ml#post1199056

[Clockworld]

Thanks neilw20.

I read somewhere about them being the wrong way round! I have one arriving tomorrow and will ensure it is correctly installed.

Matt

[Clockworld]

I can now confirm that the 400N gas strut seems to work OK. Now onto other bits of the machine!
Matt