Technical Details of Gas Springs, Gas Shocks & Gas Struts
The technical details of gas springs determine how devices move, rotate, and are held in place. Also known as gas struts or gas shocks, they provide controlled assistance to support lifting, positioning, and lowering of system components, including lids, hatches, doors, assemblies, racks, windows, covers, hoods, and other devices. Gas springs provide smoother operation, are longer lasting, and require less maintenance than mechanical, coil spring alternatives.
Signature Series Gas Springs provide an effective, compact, lightweight, and inexpensive solution for lift assist applications. The technical details below can help form the basis of technical support and collaboration for your next project.
For expert assistance with the technical details of gas springs, gas struts, or gas shocks for your application, contact Newport Engineering today. Our decades of expertise extend across numerous industrial sectors and our in-depth command of the technical details will ensure that your gas spring application is safe, efficient, and effective.
Gas Spring Definitions:
A – Extended length (inches)
B – Stroke (inches)
C – Compressed length (inches)
D – Rod diameter (mm)
E – Tube diameter (mm)
P1 = Force in pounds at full extension
Do you want to see gas springs in action? Check out this quick, 15 second video.