{"id":19240,"date":"2023-12-08T08:29:09","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T08:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/?p=19240"},"modified":"2024-05-29T18:50:18","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T18:50:18","slug":"how-do-locking-gas-springs-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/how-do-locking-gas-springs-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Locking Gas Springs Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Gas springs are available in both non-locking and locking styles. Both styles leverage a cylinder of compressed gas to apply a compressive force. This is essentially what distinguishes them from traditional coil springs. Coiled springs leverage a piece of coiled metal to apply a compressive force, whereas gas springs leverage a gas cylinder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-locking gas springs have a free range of travel. Locking gas springs, in comparison, can be locked in place. How do gas springs work exactly?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Basics of Locking Gas Springs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Locking gas springs are characterized by their ability to lock during travel. They feature of all of the main parts as their non-locking counterparts, including a rod, tube, piston, seals and end attachments. Locking gas springs, however, feature a locking mechanism that allows them to lock in place. Instead of moving in and out of the cylinder, the rod will become stationary when locked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Locking Gas Springs Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

They may sound complicated, but locking gas springs have a relatively simple method of operation. In addition to all of the main parts previously listed, locking gas springs feature an external support tube. This support tube functions as a mechanical lock. Using this external support tube, gas springs can be locked in place via rigid or elastic locking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locking gas springs are commonly used in the following applications:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n