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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.

Gas strut mounting positions

Understanding gas strut mounting points and positions.

Gas strut dos and don’ts

Here is a list of a few things we recommend when designing your application and mounting our gas struts.

What materials are used to manufacture gas struts?

See what materials are used to manufacture each component.

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FAQs

What are Gas Springs?

Gas Springs are used in many different applications, read on to find out exactly what they are and what they are used for.

Why Should you Invest in Top Quality Gas Struts?

We all know what people say: quality over quantity, it is something that is applicable in many aspects of life but unfortunately is often something that many people choose to ignore.