A gas spring has a variety of applications but serves one main purpose – which is supporting the opening, closing or holding of masses like hatches, doors, cabinets etc. The springs help control these objects more easily. Gas springs are also known as gas struts, gas spring lifts, gas props & gas shocks. These ingenious mechanisms consist of a sealed cylinder with a piston, when made ready for use they are filled with gas matching the required force and resulting in a resilient operation. Because of this resilience, raising, lowering and holding objects becomes easier.
Correct installation for a long product longevity
When installing gas struts it is of utmost importance to install correctly to ensure a long product longevity. One of the most important points is maintaining the correct installation angle, this is because all gas springs contain oil to lubricate the main seal and rod. When installed rod-down, the oil stays in contact with the seal which improves the sealing properties and prevents the seal from becoming dry and tearing down.
Installing gas struts within a few simple steps. If you haven’t determined the correct gas spring for your application read ‘calculate and design your own gas spring application’ first.
- Open the object and mark the upper mounting point
- Mark the lower mounting point, just below the upper mounting point. Ensure that the end fittings are in line so that side load forces are not applied as a result of misalignment.
- Pre-drill if necessary
- Firstly attach the mounting parts on the markings and snap the gas strut into place
Note:
- Always store and install the gas spring rod down.
- Protect piston against dirt, paint or damage
- Install without twisting
- Do not lubricate and cycle more than 15 times per minute
- Employ a locking shroud when gas springs are fitted to support loads where people are in danger should the load fall.
Customize your own gas spring
At gasspringsshop we developed multiple onlinetools to help you find, calculate and customize your own gas spring. Are you looking to customize and configure a gas spring? By navigating to our free online configurator tool you can compile a gas spring according to your application needings. While using the tool you can select the material, gas spring size, mounting parts and force. After checking the overall configuration you can easily add and order the gas spring.
Calculate and design your own gas spring application
Our most impactful free online tool helps you determine the correct gas springs for your application. By using our calculator tool you can calculate and order a gas spring in 4 steps. Firstly you will need to enter all the details of your gas spring application – consisting of dimensions, closed/open angle, pivot point, etc. Then you can check the simulation and make adjustments if necessary. Does everything check out? View the price of the assembled gas springs and easily continue to checkout, we will ship your order in 1 working day.
Find a replacement gas spring
By using our gas spring replacement tool you can find various replacement gas springs for different brands. The tool simply works by filling in (a part of) the article number.
Select and order a new gas spring
We offer a broad range of high quality gas springs, you´ll find steel and stainless steel versions which go from 200N force with a M3.5 thread till 5000N with a M14 thread. Navigate to products via the menu.
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