Gas Spring Guides

Gas springs are a practical and economical solution for controlling the movement of parts in a wide array of devices. These components significantly enhance device functionality and ergonomics, ensuring safety with their controlled motion for both opening and closing actions. Built to endure the lifespan of most equipment, industrial gas springs are self-sufficient units that operate cleanly and require no maintenance.

Designed for robust performance, gas springs are applicable in various sectors including automotive, medical, fitness, and business machinery, as well as in food processing equipment. Their maintenance-free design is particularly advantageous in environments that demand high standards of cleanliness and minimal operational interference, like those found in medical and food industries. Our technical articles provide detailed analysis and applications of gas springs, showcasing how they contribute to equipment efficiency and operator safety. These writings are aimed at helping industry professionals understand the critical role gas springs play in modern mechanical design and how they can be best utilized across different industries to enhance machine operation and safety.

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Gas Spring & Spring Blog Articles

Extension Springs: What Is Initial Tension?

When shopping for extension springs, you may come across the term “initial tension.” It plays a key role in the performance of extension springs. Extension springs are characterized by their ability to become longer under a tension load. They consist … Read More




Mechanical Springs: What Is Spring Rate?

Mechanical springs are used in a variety of applications. Consisting of coiled metal, they are designed to store energy when exposed to a load. Some springs will become shorter when exposed to a load, whereas others will become longer. Regardless, … Read More




Understanding the Solid Height of Compression Springs

When shopping for a compression spring, you may come across some unfamiliar terms, one of which is solid height. Compression springs, of course, are energy-storing devices consisting of helical coils. They are designed to become shorter under a load. When … Read More




How to Choose a Compression Spring

If you’re planning to buy a compression spring, you’ll need to choose the right type. Like all springs, compression springs are devices that store mechanical energy. Only compression springs, however, are designed to operate under a compressive load. When exposed … Read More





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