What are Stainless Steel Gas Springs (Struts)?

There are two types of Stainless Steel Gas Springs:

 

Stainless Steel Standard Gas Spring Collage
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Stainless Steel Standard Gas Springs

Made from 316 stainless steel, these Gas Springs (sometimes called Gas Struts) are suited for exposure to harsh environmental conditions and will not rust or corrode. Surfaces are specially treated for additional hardness. The 316 stainless steel provides the high cleanliness and corrosion protection required for saltwater applications or marine, medical, chemical, and food service industries. The Standard Gas Springs come in fixed force steps, up to the spring’s maximum. These are best suited for applications where the same force output is required for every cycle. If the application requires a specific force, ASRaymond will manufacture to the custom requirements and hold the stock for delivery, when and where they are needed.
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Stainless Steel Reducible Force Gas Springs

ASRaymond’s Reducible Force Gas Springs are a user-adjustable version of the stainless-steel Standard Gas Spring. A brass bleed valve is fitted to enable the user to adjust the P1 force of the spring, and each size is pressurized to the maximum available P1 force for that range. Once installed, the adjustment can be made without removing the spring, saving considerable time and effort. These springs are ideal for prototyping new applications and those which cater to varying weights.
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Custom Solutions

If your OEM or aftermarket application requires something not available in the catalog of stainless-steel standard parts, ASRaymond’s team of engineers can help design, manufacture, and stock a custom solution. See the engineering page for additional information.

Fitting Gas Springs

Gas Springs and Dampers have seals where the rod meets the body. The springs must be installed in the proper orientation for the seal to last to its optimal lifecycle. For whichever position is most often occurring in the application, the rod end of the spring should be installed lower than the body. Installing the spring in this manner helps keep oil on the seal for lubrication purposes. For example, if a hood spends most of the time closed, the rod must be lower than the body in the closed position.