How To Find A Replacement Gas Spring

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Understanding the Strength of Your Old Gas Spring

The strength of your old gas spring is indicated by the pressure printed on its label or sprayed directly onto the cylinder. Look for a number followed by the letter “N,” which stands for Newtons. For example, if you see “80N” or “080N,” the gas spring has a force of 80 Newtons. You should buy a gas spring with the same force of 80N to replace it.

Measuring the Extended Length of Your Old Gas Spring

Before removing the old gas strut, fully open the project lid to allow the gas strut to extend to its maximum length. Measure the distance from one end fitting to the other, this is the center-to-center extended length of the gas strut. We typically refer to this measurement as X inches.

Gas struts extended length and compressed length

Measuring the Compressed Length of Your Old Gas Spring

When the lid is closed, the gas strut compresses. However, in many cases, the metal rod only pushes into the cylinder to a certain depth and doesn’t fully retract. This means that the stroke of the old gas spring may not reflect the actual stroke we need.

To measure the compressed length, follow these steps:

Step 1: Fully open the lid.

Step 2: Prepare a rope that is equal to or slightly longer than the previously measured extended length.

Step 3: Tie one end of the rope tightly around the metal rod and attach the other end to the cylinder’s end fittings.

use-rope-to-mark-gas struts stroke-moving

Step 4: Slide the rope from the rod end until it is next to the cylinder.

Step 5: Close the project lid. As the gas strut compresses, the rope will be pushed up.

When you open the lid again, note the new position of the rope. The distance from this new position to the cylinder represents the actual stroke of the strut, which we call Y inches.

new-location-of-rope-shows-the-actual-stroke-the-gas-struts-move

The compressed length, or shortest length, is calculated as X – Y. Ensuring sufficient stroke will help the lid close properly, so you can select a replacement gas spring with a shorter compressed length and a larger stroke, as the rod doesn’t need to fully retract into the cylinder.

Now that we have determined the specifications for your gas spring replacement, you can start shopping for the right size. Visit our custom page to select the detailed information for your new struts. If you find that the options don’t fully match your needs, please make a note when placing your order. Additionally, don’t hesitate to email us at [email protected] if you need further assistance, we’re here to help you design the best solution for your projects.

Learn More About Apexstone Custom Design Service

We cover a wide range of gas strut sizes in stock and can process your order quickly, often within one business day. For special sizes or materials, such as stainless steel, processing may take about one week. Don’t wait, upgrade your project lid today with replacement gas springs in the Apexstone Gas Springs Shop.

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