Gas Spring Terminology
Stroke – The maximum amount of travel of the rod.
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See how gas struts are measured using the correct terminology.
Extended length – The total length of the gas spring measured from centre-to-centre of the end fits
Closed Length – The total closed length measured from centre-to-centre of the end fits
Where no end fits have been specified then the extended and closed lengths are measured from the rod end to tube end (excluding threads) as shown.
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