How does a gas spring lift mechanism exactly work? And how do you know which gas spring size you need for your application? Gasspringsshop offers different tools to calculate your gas spring. In this article you read more about the gas spring mechanism and which tool you need to use.
What’s a gas spring lift?
If we talk about a gas spring lift then we are talking about the mechanism of a gas spring. A gas spring lift, also known as a gas strut or gas pressure spring, is a type of spring that uses nitrogen gas and oil to provide smooth and controlled movement. This mechanism is often used to support and operate doors, hatches, flaps, and other objects. It consists of a cylinder filled with gas and a piston that moves within the cylinder.
When the gas spring is compressed, the piston moves and compresses the gas in the cylinder, which provides resistance and dampens the movement. When the pressure decreases, the gas pushes the piston back, causing the gas spring to extend and push up or open the object attached to it. This makes it easier to lift or support heavy objects without using much force.
Order your new gas spring lift right now
Gasspringsshop offers professional grade gas springs for various applications. Gas springs, also known as gas struts, are widely used in sectors like the automotive-, furniture-, and industrial branche. In essence a gas spring lift lessens the force needed to open or close an object like a hatch.
In our webshop you will find gas springs available in various sizes and materials, including the complementary mounting parts. Navigate to products in the header part of our website to find the correct gas spring for your application. In case you are looking to calculate a new application or replace an old gas spring lift, read more on how to below.
Calculate gas spring lift applications
Before installing a new gas spring application it is important to have the calculations of your application right. In many cases a gas spring lift forms a line of safety between the operator and operated object, therefore it is important to calculate a new application the right way.
Fortunately you won’t have to rely on guesswork or vague calculation sheets – we have developed an interactive, free-to-use, online calculator tool. This tool allows you to fill in all the important metrics like dimensions, weight, pivot point and more. Subsequently making it possible to simulate and check your application in 3D after which the tool will suggest the correct gas spring lift for your application. Try out our calculator tool now.
Replace a gas spring
After a while gas springs may lose their force and ability to correctly and safely operate the lifting and lowering of the object. If this is the case it is time to replace and upgrade your gas spring lift. We have designed a simplistic tool which allows you to find a replacement gas spring. Simply fill in (a part of) the article number and wait for a suggested one-on-one replacement to pop up. Subsequently, select, check and add to your cart. Try out our replacement tool now.
Get in touch with us
Hopefully the article above answers your questions and helps you find the gas spring lift of your needs. Our gas springs are German engineered and manufactured in the USA. After ordering at Gasspringsshop our experts will work on assembling your order, generally we ship out all orders within one business day. Feel free to ask your unanswered questions by filling out the contact form. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
