In search of professional-grade lid struts? At Gasspringsshop.co.uk, we are experts in offering an extensive range of high-quality gas struts, also known as gas springs. These products are available in both stainless steel and steel, complemented with additional mounting parts to cater to any requirement.
We are honoured to work closely with the esteemed brand HAHN, a Stabilus company, guaranteeing the provision of top-notch lid struts for you. To identify the ideal choice for your project, browse through our diverse product collection or make use of our complimentary online tools. All orders are dispatched from our UK location within 1-2 business days.
Lid struts: Understanding their functionality
Gas lid struts, akin to mechanical springs, act as energy storage devices. Their uniqueness lies in their energy storage mechanism – a gas strut employs compressed nitrogen gas within its enclosed system, rather than exerting physical tension on a spring.
Contrary to pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders which necessitate an external energy source to produce movement, gas struts are self-contained, demanding no supplementary energy after their manufacturing. This characteristic is attributed to the sealed design of the gas strut, which maintains a consistent internal pressure, whether it’s fully stretched out or entirely compressed.
But, how does a gas strut operate without needing extra gas, especially when its internal pressure remains steady? The ingenuity is in the strut’s design. The strut elongates due to the difference in the cross-sectional area of the rod. A disparity created by the nitrogen gas pressure on the inner surface of the rod and the atmospheric pressure on its outer end leads to the rod’s extension.
As the rod gets pushed inside the tube, the available volume shrinks. This action compresses the gas and escalates the internal pressure, prompting the strut to replicate the spring’s characteristics. Additionally, an orifice, a minuscule opening in the piston, moderates the gas flow across the piston, offering control over its extension speed. Merging astute design with physics, gas lid struts provide a pivotal combination of safety and convenience in a myriad of applications.
Our Complimentary Online Tools
Our goal is to streamline your gas spring shopping journey, promising a seamless experience. We’ve curated a series of intuitive online tools for calculations, replacements, and gas strut customisations. Presently, we feature three tools: the Calculator, Replacement, and Configurator tool.
Calculator Tool
Our Calculator tool presents an engaging interface, spotlighting a 3D visualisation of the project alongside various fields awaiting your inputs. These fields ask for specifics like dimensions, weight, pivot point, and more. Upon completion, hit ‘calculate’. You’ll then be provided with pivotal data like the necessary force in Newtons to uphold the application, the optimum mounting position, and a recommendation for the best-suited supporting gas struts. Ordering these struts is a straightforward process.
Replacement Tool
With the Replacement tool, you can identify replacement lid struts in a jiffy. This user-friendly tool has a text box where you can key in (a section of) the article number observed on your previous strut. Once entered, our vast database is scoured for a precise match. Once located, it will be showcased for your validation, allowing you to place an order for the replacement lid strut effortlessly.
Configurator Tool
Crafted for those well-acquainted with the field, the Configurator tool lets users tailor-make a gas strut to impeccably match their needs. Here, you’ll encounter an interactive platform allowing choices between various materials, gas struts, and mounting components. On completion, a 3D depiction of your configuration is presented. The concluding step involves picking the force, measured in Newtons, essential to support the application. Post successful configuration, ordering the tailored lid strut is a breeze.
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