When you are not sure of the force you need for your application to open or close, an adjustable gas strut might be the best solution. When in doubt, it is advisable to choose a gas strut with more force than you actually need. So when necessary, you can reduce the force by releasing gas via the valve, another option would be to use our calculation tools to calculate exactly what power you require. Read on and get to know what’s the best for you.
What is a gas strut?
A gas spring, also known as a gas strut or gas lift, is a mechanical component designed to provide support, damping, or both in a wide range of applications. It typically consists of a cylinder containing compressed gas, usually nitrogen, and a piston rod. The compressed gas inside the cylinder creates pressure, and when the gas spring is compressed or extended, it exerts a force in the opposite direction. Gas springs are commonly used to assist in lifting and lowering heavy objects.
Adjustable gas struts
Is it possible to adjust the force of a gas strut? Yes it is! Our offer is based on adjustable gas struts. Our gas struts are shipped with a certain force. These struts have a valve. If you push the valve, the gas is vented out and the force is lower. Please be careful: when the force is too low, the gas strut becomes unusable. With the use of our tools you can calculate the sizes of your gas strut.
Ways to calculate your adjustable gas strut
We have developed three different calculation tools in order for you to find a suitable gas strut. You can either configure your own gas strut, calculate one or find a replacement for your current gas strut. If you absolutely don’t know which gas strut size you need, then use our calculator. If you had a gas strut before then you can search for a replacement even with the product number of your current gas strut. If you just know the sizes of the gas spring you can use our configurator.
Lockable gas strut
Another frequently asked question is if our gas struts are also lockable. A lockable gas spring is a mechanical device used to provide controlled motion when opening and closing items such as doors, valves, hatches, and so on. It consists of a cylinder filled with gas and a piston that moves due to the pressure of that gas. The gas struts of Gasspringsshop do not have the possibility to lock.
Need help by assembling your gas strut?
Our customer service is happy to help you find a suitable gas strut. Contact us by sending an e-mail : [email protected] or call us at +44 (0) 24 7645 5580.
