{"id":2674,"date":"2022-09-05T02:10:16","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T02:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manufacturer.gastac.com\/?post_type=product&p=2674"},"modified":"2025-04-03T13:30:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T05:30:51","slug":"tension-gas-springs","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/manufacturer.gastac.com\/gb\/product\/tension-gas-springs\/","title":{"rendered":"Tension Gas Springs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tension gas springs<\/h1>\n

Tension gas springs: In the ever-evolving world of fitness, where innovation and performance reign supreme, one often-overlooked component plays a pivotal role in delivering a superior workout experience: the tension gas strut<\/a>. While its presence may be subtle, its impact is undeniable, transforming ordinary fitness equipment into precision-engineered machines that prioritize safety, comfort, and efficiency.<\/p>\n

What is a tension gas spring?<\/h2>\n

A tension gas spring<\/a>, also known as a tension spring or tension rod, is a type of gas spring that operates by compressing gas within a sealed cylinder to generate force. Unlike traditional gas springs that primarily work in compression (pushing), tension gas springs operate in tension (pulling).<\/p>\n

In a tension gas spring<\/a>, the rod is extended when the spring is in its neutral position. When the gas inside the cylinder is compressed, it creates tension, pulling the rod back into the cylinder. This tension force is utilized in various applications where a pulling or lifting force is needed.<\/p>\n

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How does a tension spring work?<\/h2>\n

Tension gas springs work in a different way unlike standard gas springs. They provide a controlled tension force instead of pressure force.
\nTension gas springs are mostly used in situations where gas springs can\u2019t be fitted or being preferred over gas springs.
\nWhen an opening is closed, the pull tension gas strut supports the manual force. It consists of a pressure tube and a piston rod with piston. In addition, a seal to prevent possible loss of gas is fitted at the piston rod guide. The tension gas strut is fitted with compressed gas \u2013 nitrogen which provides the spring force. In the unpressurised state, the piston rod is always retracted.<\/p>\n

Pulling out the piston rod reduces the volume in the cylinder and the gas is compressed. This creates an increase in force (progression) for the spring, which depends on the diameter of the piston rod and the volume of the cylinder. The piston has a small opening (nozzle), through which the gas can flow. Thus, allowing the piston rod to move at a defined speed. The cross-section (diameter) of this opening defines the degree of damping of a spring.<\/p>\n

Tension Gas Springs Installation Dimensions<\/h2>\n

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Some Specification Tension Gas Spring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Product<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nRod \u00d8<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nBody \u00d8<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nForce Range (lbs)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nStroke<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nExtended Length<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nRod Thread Size<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nBody Thread Size<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GST102221590<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n10 mm (0.39 in)<\/td>\n22.10 mm (0.87 in)<\/td>\n25-300<\/td>\n57.15 mm (2.25 in)<\/td>\n215.90 mm (8.50 in)<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GST102219583<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n10 mm (0.39 in)<\/td>\n22.10 mm (0.87 in)<\/td>\n25-300<\/td>\n57.15 mm (2.25 in)<\/td>\n195.83 mm (7.71 in)<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GST102221996<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n10 mm (0.39 in)<\/td>\n22.10 mm (0.87 in)<\/td>\n25-300<\/td>\n57.15 mm (2.25 in)<\/td>\n219.96 mm (8.66 in)<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GST102227940<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n10 mm (0.39 in)<\/td>\n22.10 mm (0.87 in)<\/td>\n25-300<\/td>\n76.20 mm (3 in)<\/td>\n279.40 mm (11.00 in)<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GST102225933<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n10 mm (0.39 in)<\/td>\n22.10 mm (0.87 in)<\/td>\n25-300<\/td>\n76.20 mm (3 in)<\/td>\n259.33 mm (10.21 in)<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GST102228346<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n10 mm (0.39 in)<\/td>\n22.10 mm (0.87 in)<\/td>\n25-300<\/td>\n76.20 mm (3 in)<\/td>\n283.46 mm (11.16 in)<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GST102233020<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n10 mm (0.39 in)<\/td>\n22.10 mm (0.87 in)<\/td>\n25-300<\/td>\n88.90 mm (3.50 in)<\/td>\n330.20 mm (13.00 in)<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GST102231013<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n10 mm (0.39 in)<\/td>\n22.10 mm (0.87 in)<\/td>\n25-300<\/td>\n88.90 mm (3.50 in)<\/td>\n310.13 mm (12.21 in)<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GST102233426<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n10 mm (0.39 in)<\/td>\n22.10 mm (0.87 in)<\/td>\n25-300<\/td>\n88.90 mm (3.50 in)<\/td>\n334.26 mm (13.16 in)<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GST102240640<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n10 mm (0.39 in)<\/td>\n22.10 mm (0.87 in)<\/td>\n25-300<\/td>\n139.70 mm (5.50 in)<\/td>\n406.40 mm (16.00 in)<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GST102238633<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n10 mm (0.39 in)<\/td>\n22.10 mm (0.87 in)<\/td>\n25-300<\/td>\n139.70 mm (5.50 in)<\/td>\n386.33 mm (15.21 in)<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GST102241046<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n10 mm (0.39 in)<\/td>\n22.10 mm (0.87 in)<\/td>\n25-300<\/td>\n139.70 mm (5.50 in)<\/td>\n410.46 mm (16.16 in)<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GST102245720<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n10 mm (0.39 in)<\/td>\n22.10 mm (0.87 in)<\/td>\n25-300<\/td>\n152.40 mm (6 in)<\/td>\n457.20 mm (18.00 in)<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GST102243713<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n10 mm (0.39 in)<\/td>\n22.10 mm (0.87 in)<\/td>\n25-300<\/td>\n152.40 mm (6 in)<\/td>\n437.13 mm (17.21 in)<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GST102241626<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n10 mm (0.39 in)<\/td>\n22.10 mm (0.87 in)<\/td>\n25-300<\/td>\n152.40 mm (6 in)<\/td>\n461.26 mm (18.16 in)<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GST102253340<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n10 mm (0.39 in)<\/td>\n22.10 mm (0.87 in)<\/td>\n25-300<\/td>\n203.20 mm (8 in)<\/td>\n533.40 mm (21.00 in)<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GST102251333<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n10 mm (0.39 in)<\/td>\n22.10 mm (0.87 in)<\/td>\n25-300<\/td>\n203.20 mm (8 in)<\/td>\n513.33 mm (20.21 in)<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GST102253746<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n10 mm (0.39 in)<\/td>\n22.10 mm (0.87 in)<\/td>\n25-300<\/td>\n203.20 mm (8 in)<\/td>\n537.46 mm (21.16 in)<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GST102262890<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n10 mm (0.39 in)<\/td>\n22.10 mm (0.87 in)<\/td>\n25-300<\/td>\n254.00 mm (10 in)<\/td>\n628.90 mm (24.76 in)<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GST102260884<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n10 mm (0.39 in)<\/td>\n22.10 mm (0.87 in)<\/td>\n25-300<\/td>\n254.00 mm (10 in)<\/td>\n608.84 mm (23.97 in)<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GST102263297<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n10 mm (0.39 in)<\/td>\n22.10 mm (0.87 in)<\/td>\n25-300<\/td>\n254.00 mm (10 in)<\/td>\n632.97 mm (24.92 in)<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GST102277114<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n10 mm (0.39 in)<\/td>\n22.10 mm (0.87 in)<\/td>\n25-300<\/td>\n317.50 mm (12.50 in)<\/td>\n771.14 mm (30.36 in)<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GST102275108<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n10 mm (0.39 in)<\/td>\n22.10 mm (0.87 in)<\/td>\n25-300<\/td>\n317.50 mm (12.50 in)<\/td>\n751.08 mm (29.57 in)<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GST102277521<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n10 mm (0.39 in)<\/td>\n22.10 mm (0.87 in)<\/td>\n25-300<\/td>\n317.50 mm (12.50 in)<\/td>\n775.21 mm (30.52 in)<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\nM8x1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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What are the advantages of GASTAC tension gas springs?<\/h2>\n

GASTAC tension gas springs offer several advantages, including exceptional durability and reliability, ensuring long-lasting performance even under frequent use. They have a high load capacity and strength, supporting various applications with robust materials that resist corrosion and wear. These springs are easy to install and compatible with many setups, providing good value for money with affordable pricing. GASTAC offers customization options to meet specific needs, with quick availability and delivery times. They operate quietly, prioritize safety, and provide consistent performance, making them a dependable choice.<\/p>\n

Tension Gas Springs Application<\/h2>\n

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Common applications of tension gas springs include:<\/h2>\n

Lids and Hatches: Used in automotive, furniture, or industrial applications where a lid or hatch needs to be lifted or pulled open.
\nCounterbalance Systems: Employed to counterbalance the weight of certain objects, ensuring smooth and controlled movement.
\nAdjustable Systems: Integrated into designs where adjustable tension is required, such as in ergonomic furniture or equipment.
\nDoors and Gates: Used to assist in the controlled opening and closing of doors and gates.
\nTension gas springs provide a controlled and reliable force, contributing to the safety and ease of operation in various mechanical and industrial applications.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Tension gas springs use compressed gas to store and release energy, providing controlled and linear motion in applications like automotive hoods and furniture. They offer reliable force, smooth operation, and adjustable tension for diverse industrial and consumer uses.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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