Do you want to know more about the sizing of gas struts (also known as gas springs)? You can easily calculate a gas spring for your application (lid, hatch, etc.) with our calculation tool. You can calculate and order a gas spring in 4 simple steps. These steps are explained in detail on this page, but we will briefly summarize them here. Of course, you can also watch our instruction video to get started. Or download our paper angle meter. Did you know you can also measure the angle open and angle closed with your smartphone or tablet? To do this, go to gasspringsshop.co.uk/am with your tablet or telephone. Or read on to check all the steps for discovering how sizing of gas struts goes to work!
Sizing gas struts: enter the details of your application
Our calculation tool is easy to use. Simply fill in all the fields and wait for the outcome. To guarantee a solid end result, we need various data, such as length, height, closed and open angle, weight, width and temperature. Also the number of gas springs you would like to use, the position of the pivot point, which cover material and things like that are relevant to know for the sizing of the gas struts.
Explanation of the sizing of gas spring in 4 steps
A gas spring is not a complicated object to use, but there are a few things that need to be done to determine the right size. We have tried to make the calculation tool as user-friendly as possible and continuously try to improve it. The calculation tool is very suitable for normal lids or hatches. However, the calculation tool can also be used for less standard applications. Calculating the sizing for your gas strut can be described in the following steps.
- Decide what you want to use the gas spring for.
- Enter the dimensions of the application.
- Measure the thickness of the application.
- Investigate which material the application is made of.
- Determine the total weight of the application.
- Determine the position of the pivot point.
- Choose how many gas springs you want to use.
- Check the angle of the application.
You can fill in the outcome of these situations in our calculation tool. Our calculation tool will then calculate which product fits best based on the data you have entered.
How does the calculator do its work?
Once you have entered all the necessary information, the calculation tool will get to work. The real-time simulator allows you to see what happens if, for example, the flap or hatch opens or closes further. This way you can see in advance what may still be lacking and respond to this by making changes. Eventually you will see a 3D example and a graph with the forces at the time of the 3D example. For example, the result will look like the following:
And of course, you can make adjustments to the gas struts wherever you want. There is not just one solution. There are many solutions. If you change something in our calculator the simulation and the calculation will also change automatically.
Order directly online
Happy with the result of the sizing of your gas struts? And do you want to order them directly online? In the last step in our calculator you see the selected gas springs with mounting parts together with the prices. We recommend you to check everything carefully and save or print the assembly drawing directly. You can then click on the shopping cart with the plus sign. The calculated gas springs together with the selected mounting parts will then end up in the shopping cart. After you have checked the contents of the shopping cart, you can place the order.
Do you need more help with finding the right gas strut or adjusting it to fit its purpose? Do not hesitate and contact us. Send us an email or check the FAQ.
