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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The Beginner’s Guide to Closed-Wound Springs

Closed-wound springs offer a reliable and versatile form of energy storage. Like all springs, they are designed to store mechanical energy. When exposed to a load, they will become shorter or longer while simultaneously storing the load’s energy. Closed-wound springs, … Read More




How Wire Diameter Affects the Performance of Coil Springs

It’s not just the material that affects the performance of coil springs; the wire diameter is equally important. Whether it’s a compression spring or an extension spring, its wire diameter will affect its performance. Some springs are thicker than others. … Read More




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





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