What is a Locking Gas Spring?

 What is a Locking Gas Spring?


The main difference between a lockable gas spring and a standard gas spring / gas strut, is that a lockable gas springs position can be controlled over the complete stroke by the push of a button or lifting a lever.

The elastic locking gas spring is the most basic type. The valve is locked in nitrogen gas, which is compressible. Therefore depending on the amount of force applied the piston rod can be displaced.

In a rigid locking gas spring, the valve is locked in oil, which cannot be compressed and a displacement does not occur. The extension force is provided by a separated chamber filled with nitrogen gas.

So where can a lockable gas spring be used?

Typical applications include:

  • Height adjustable tables and chairs
  • Vehicle seating
  • Medical bed back rest adjustment
  • Aircraft storage compartments
  • Chart/Drawing board workstations 
Locking Gas Spring Options
 Force Range  0-2600 N
 Stroke  10-800 mm
 Piston Rod/Body Diameter  8/22 – 14/40 mm
 Model
  • Type 1. Elastic locking (comfortable shock absorption).
  • Type 2. Rigid locking in pull direction, push-in direction relatively rigid.
  • Type 3. Rigid locking in push-in direction, relatively rigid in pull direction.
  • Type 4. Rigid locking in push and pull directions.
 Release Systems
  • Lever.
  • Bowden wire with push button.
  • Hydraulic tube with push button.

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