Are you having trouble lifting your trap door? We can totally imagine that! Especially if you are using a heavy duty pneumatic door. Gasspringsshop offers the ultimate solution for this problem. We have a wide variety of gas springs. Gasspringsshop also has the perfect gas springs to lift your (heavy) trap door. After all, you are able to use a gas spring as a trap door lift assist. In this article we will tell you all about the benefits of a gas spring and why you should use it as a trap door lift assist. Have you become curious about the possibilities? Then keep on reading.
What exactly is a gas spring?
Before you can understand why a gas spring is able to serve as a trap door lift assist, you first need to understand the definition of a gas spring. That is why we will start off with the basics. A gas spring, also known as a gas strut, is a very reliable compact object consisting of a cylinder with a piston. In this cylinder can is compressed nitrogen which results in a resilient operation. The valve in the piston ensures that the movement stays damped. Thanks to this function, a gas spring supports an application in a variety of ways, like lifting, lowering and positioning. In other words, the more gas in the cylinder, the higher the Newton (N) force. This knowledge will come in handy when deciding which gas spring suits your application the best.
As you could already guess, a gas spring is a handy multipurpose object because it can be used for all sorts of applications. You can use springs for among other things like an RV entrance door, a truck cap, a hidden trap door and a loft hatch. You probably already guessed it! A gas spring can also serve as a trap door lift assist. This means you will not have to lift your (heavy) trap door by hand which will save you a lot of lifting force!
Which gas spring do I need?
Every application requires a different shape or size gas spring. That is why you need to determine in advance what gas spring suits your application the best. When you want to use a gas spring as a trap door lift assist, it is very likely that the gas spring should be able to take on a lot of pressure, especially if we are talking about a heavy duty pneumatic door. Thanks to our calculator tool you can determine by yourself which gas spring is suitable for your trap door. You can enter the dimensions of your trap door easily into the calculator. After entering the dimensions and details (like weight, temperature and materials), simply accept the terms of use and press ‘Calculate’ to see the final result. It really is that easy!
Advantages of our calculator tool
The calculator not only delivers the correct measurements for your gas spring, it also shows you a simulation of your application. This way you can get an idea of the end result. And do you know what the best part of our calculator tool is? It’s absolutely free! Which means if you don’t like the outcome of the calculator, you can always adjust the dimensions. You can even save your design if you still need some time to think about it. When you are still having trouble calculating your dimensions, you can click here for a demonstration of our calculator tool.
Replace your current trap door lift assist
Are you already using a gas spring as a trap door lift assist but is it in need of replacement? We are always aiming to be one step ahead of you and that is why Gasspringsshop also offers a solution for this problem! You can use our replacement search function to find the perfect replacement gas spring for your trap door. For a number of renowned brands, such as AL-KO, Bansbach, Airax Rayflex, Stabilus Lift-O-Mat, Lesjöfors and Suspa Liftline, we offer replacement gas pressure dampers. You can use our replacement search function by simply entering the article number of your gas spring in the search function.
We offer replacement gas springs from the brand Hahn Gasfedern which serve as a valuable replacement for your current gas springs. Are you maybe having trouble finding your desired replacement gas spring? This is no problem, you can also configure a similar gas spring in our configurator. In case you still can not find your desired gas spring, you can always contact us for more information.
Do you want a gas spring as your trap door lift assist?
Have we convinced you why a gas spring is the perfect object as your trap door lift assist? Then wait no longer and start constructing your gas spring right now! Use our calculator and configurator tool to find your perfect gas spring. Do you have any questions? Then don’t hesitate to contact us. We can help you find the right gas spring for every application. If you have any other questions, you can either take a look at our FAQ where a lot of questions are already answered or you can send an email to [email protected].
