Here at Gasspringsshop, we offer professional-grade gas springs for various applications. Gas springs also known as gas struts are widely used in sectors like automotive-, furniture-, and industrial branches. 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 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.
What is a gas spring and how does it function?
A gas spring is a mechanical device that uses the pressure of a gas, usually nitrogen, to provide a force to support a load or assist in the movement of a mechanical component. It consists of a cylinder with a gas-filled piston, a rod attached to the piston, and two mounting brackets.
To use a gas spring, you would mount the brackets to the object you want to lift or move and as well to a fixed point. When you want to lift the object, you would extend the rod by pushing or pulling on it. This causes the gas pressure inside the cylinder to increase, pushing against the piston and providing a force that lifts the object. When you want to lower the object, you would release the rod, allowing the gas pressure to decrease and the object to be lowered.
Calculate gas spring lift applications
Before installing a new gas spring application it is important to have your calculations in place. In many cases a gas spring lift forms a line of safety between the operator and the operated object, therefore it is of utmost importance 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 that 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.
Customize a gas spring – for professionals only
On our website, it is also possible to fully customize a gas spring to your needs. This tool, the last in the line of 3, allows you to pick and switch between all the mounting parts and gas springs – as well as materials. Once you have your configuration in check, choose the amount of force needed in newton and confirm. Our experts will assemble the gas spring and ship within 1 business day. Try out our configurator 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. 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.
