A gas spring , or gas pressure spring, is a tool to open something easily or to close it slowly. Everyone is familiar with the gas springs of the tail lift in the car. Gas springs are cylinders with a piston and a piston rod. The mechanism works by means of nitrogen and oil. The built-up pressure in the gas spring causes a resilient effect and absorbs large forces. This makes it possible to use the gas spring in different environments.

What do I use a gas spring for?

A gas spring can be used in different situations. Gas springs are most commonly placed in cupboards, wheelie bin flaps, toy chest flaps and kitchen cupboards. Here the gas spring ensures that the valves do not close on the hands or when it is undesirable. The gas spring provides extra safety here. The valve will close slowly, so that there is no hard blow. In addition to noise reduction, this is also better for the life of your products. Gas springs can also be placed as a replacement for an expander in front of the window. This makes it easier to place and operate an insect screen. The window remains stable and will not close when the wind blows.

Which gas spring do I need?

If you have made the choice to purchase a gas spring for the specific situation, you will look at the options. It depends on the open and closed condition of the valve or of the window on which you want to mount the gas spring, which gas spring you need. Here it is important to look at the size of the gas spring. How long must the gas spring be able to reach in order to be able to keep the flap or window open properly. In addition, it is important to take into account the weight that the gas spring will have to bear. If the valve is heavy, the gas spring will have to have more force. How much the gas spring can carry is expressed in Newtons (N). You can also make a choice in the desired color of the gas spring. This can match the color of the cabinet or frame, so that the gas spring does not stand out in color from the other materials.

Would you also like to update your cabinets and flaps? We sell gas springs in different sizes, Newton and colors. You can also contact us for mounting parts for the gas spring. See here all gas springs in our catalog.