Industrial Gas Springs Inc - Gas Spring Solutions
Gas spring technical information

Introduction

How it Works

Force

K Factor (Spring Rate)

Modified K Factors

Damping

Sizes & Lengths

Temperature

Temperature Ranges Sizes

Gas Spring Mounting / Horizontal Use

Release Valves

Hysteresis / Friction

Do's and Don'ts

How To Adjust The Force Of A Gas Spring
 » No Valve = No Release
 » T Valve (TV)
 » Side Release Valve (SRV)
 » Schrader Valve (RV)
 » Ball Valve (BV)
 » Difference TV-RV

Informational Videos



Contact Information

Industrial Gas Springs, Inc
140 Arrandale Blvd.
Exton, PA 19341
Phone:  610 430-0200
Toll Free: 888 427-7744
Fax:  484 872-8753
contact@indgassprings.com

Gas Spring Technical Info Introduction

To properly use gas springs in even the simplest application, users should understand how they work and how a gas spring can be modified to meet specific operating requirements. All of the topics covered in this section represent a gas spring feature or characteristic that can be modified to enhance gas spring performance. These sections apply equally to compression gas springs, tension or traction gas springs and locking and stainless steel gas springs.

Note:
Gas springs may also be refered to as gas struts, gas props, gas shocks, gas lifts, or gas dampers depending on the industry and application.