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6-15 Fixed Force Compression Struts

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How do gas struts work?

The basic principle of a gas spring is the same as for a mechanical coil spring; it is a device for storing energy. However, rather than straining the material that makes up the coil spring, a gas spring stores energy by compressing the Nitrogen gas contained inside.

How is a gas strut made?

A gas strut consists of a few vital components that enable it to work.

Whitepaper 1 – Understanding the basics of a gas strut

In the first of our series of whitepapers, we provide an explanation of what a gas strut is, its component parts, how they are constructed and operated.

How to measure a gas strut

See how gas struts are measured using the correct terminology.

Gas strut forces and spring rates

Static force (P1) and spring rates and how to calculate.

How do I determine what size gas strut I need?

As a rule, the greater the mass to be moved and / or the greater the distance it needs to move the bigger the spring diameter needs to be.