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Gullwings - most and easy OR all but bounce - Chris Hawes - 10 Jan 2012
My doors used to close nice and easily but when opening (even with nice new struts) they would only open around 98% you could push the last 2% by hand. A vendor adjusted the doors by one spline each and then they bounce 2-3 times and noticeably harder work to pull down. I was told that by having the spline turned back again that apart from lots of lube at the hinges there is little that can be done to adjust the door in between.
How about slightly longer struts that have a good brake i.e. the extra length (5mm?) would push the door to the fully open position?
Any other levels of adjustment or suggestions?
Re: Gullwings - most and easy OR all but bounce - Rich H - 10 Jan 2012
You could make the struts longer, yes, but then you wouldn't be able to close the door.
The only other option is slightly stronger struts but trying to find some that will exactly meet your requirements would be tricky and expensive.
You could try making your doors lighter. Perhaps by replacing the solenoids with a pair of DPNW actuators? But then I'm clutching at straws....
Re: Gullwings - most and easy OR all but bounce - Rich Hanlon - 10 Jan 2012
helium baloons