This is a universal gas tension spring, supplied with the appropriate brackets.
Please note: these are tension springs and not compression springs. Using this article requires some technical DIY experience. We do not provide a manual or advice with our gas springs, so you will have to puzzle and figure out how to place the gas spring and which one is needed.
The difference between a gas pressure spring and a gas tension spring
A gas compression spring and a gas tension spring are similar in appearance and mechanism but fundamentally differ in how they exert force and their typical uses.
1. Gas Compression Spring
A gas compression spring works by storing gas under pressure inside a cylinder. When at rest (with no external force applied), the gas compression spring naturally pushes outward, meaning the piston rod is pushed out of the cylinder. This makes it ideal for applications where you need to lift or support something, such as car tailgates, kitchen cabinets, or office chairs.
Mechanism: The internal gas pressure pushes the piston rod outward.
Use: To support or lift.
Examples: Car tailgates, kitchen cabinets, office chairs.
2. Gas Tension Spring
A gas tension spring works in the opposite way. When at rest, the piston rod is inside the cylinder and wants to stay there. When you pull the rod out, it creates a counteracting force that wants to pull the rod back inside. This makes gas tension springs suitable for applications where you need a constant pulling force to hold something in place or to adjust a position.
Mechanism: The internal gas pressure pulls the piston rod inward.
Use: To hold or position.
Examples: Self-closing doors or hatches, fitness equipment, and mechanical adjustment systems.
In Summary
Gas Compression Spring: Pushes outward, used for supporting or lifting.
Gas Tension Spring: Pulls inward, used for holding or adjusting.
Force: 60 N (6 kg)
Dimensions: see photo
Color: silver
Not the right model for your application?
We sell gas tension springs in 60N, 100N and 150N.
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