What are Compression Gas Springs?
Standard compression gas springs (also known as heavy duty compression gas struts) are normally extended, self-contained force-generating devices, used in a wide range of industries to provide a compact, high-force solution to aid the lifting, counterbalancing, and damping of applications. IGS gas spring products are developed under the most stringent Quality procedures dictated by ISO 9001 and AS 9100C to ensure consistent compliance to the customer’s requirements.
Main features & benefits of our compression gas springs
- Service life up to 125,000 cycles
- Superior reliability in a wide range of environmental conditions
- Maintenance-free
- Fixed and Adjustable force options available
- Predefined extension velocity and compression resistance
- Predefined spring force progression known as “K-Factor”
To choose the best solution for your needs, please review the features and benefits of each product range below:
Industrial Gas Springs manufactures two grades of compression gas springs.
Our Extended Life Customline range provides a high quality, extended life solution for heavy duty applications for the aircraft, medical, military, and high technology industries.
The Volume Line range offers a selection of standard size gas springs manufactured in high volumes for cost effective application solutions.
Volume Line
- 20,000 to 50,000 life cycle rating
- High volume OEM supply
- Black nitride rod finish
- Industry standard sizes and forces
- Economical
- Fixed force springs
- Stock sizes from 2" to 16" of stroke and forces from 10 to 875lbs
- Learn more about our Safety Shroud line
Extended Life Customline
- Up to 125,000 cycles
- Superior rod seal durability
- Robust side loading protection
- Reducible force valve option
- Force range of 2lbs to 1,120lbs
- Stroke range from 1” to 20”
- Specialty chrome plated rod
- Extreme temperature ranges
Heavy Duty Compression Gas Spring Applications
- Tool Boxes, Lids, and Access Panel Covers
- Truck Bed Tonneau Covers
- Recreation & Specialty Vehicles
- Industrial and Agricultural Equipment
- Printing Presses
- Automotive Hood Props (Hood Struts/Hood Supports)
- Tanning Bed Gas Struts
- Casino Gaming Machines
- Photo Copier Covers
- Utility, Travel, and Cargo Trailers
- Trunk, Gate, and Hatch Lift Supports
- Locking gas springs for all types of adjustable chairs
- Bus, Truck, and Aircraft Cargo Door Gas Springs
Not sure what line is right for your application? Talk to a gas springs specialist.
Since its formation in 1982, Industrial Gas Springs Ltd has been the market leader in providing solutions to industry. By striving to offer first class sales support and flexible designs, which fully answer its customers' requirements, Industrial Gas Springs Ltd is now recognized as one of the most influential and dynamic European manufacturers of gas springs, gas struts and dampers.
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