GASTAC — Locking Gas Strut Manufacturer for Medical Equipment
GASTAC is a locking gas strut manufacturer and source factory, specialized in the medical equipment industry since 2003. We design and supply locking gas struts for more than 40 medical applications — from hospital beds and dialysis chairs to ambulance stretchers, neonatal incubators, and dental chairs. Every medical strut is produced in our own facility under IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified quality systems, with batch-level force, leak, fatigue, and salt spray testing before shipment.
Our core focus is medical equipment. We also supply locking gas struts for furniture and industrial seating as a secondary line. The sections below list our medical applications in full, followed by a shorter overview of our furniture and industrial capabilities.
Tell us your equipment type, mounting position, and adjustment requirement. Our engineering team will match the right locking gas strut for your application and send a factory-direct quotation. Free technical consultation, no minimum order for samples.
Medical Applications
GASTAC locking gas struts are installed across more than 40 medical equipment types. Below are 24 of our main medical applications, grouped by equipment type. Every strut is batch tested to the standards listed on our locking gas spring certification page.
Beds & Stretchers
Hospital beds, bassinets, incubators, and emergency transport stretchers.
Hospital Bassinets
Height and tilt adjustment for infant bassinets in maternity wards.
Installed on: Height & tilt · Locking type: Rigid
Force 300–600 N · Stroke 50–150 mm · Tube 22 mm
Ambulance Stretcher
Smooth height adjustment and firm locking for patient transfer.
Installed on: Bed lift · Locking type: Rigid
Force 600–1,000 N · Stroke 100–250 mm · Tube 28 mm
Emergency Stretcher
Fast height adjustment and firm locking for emergency transport.
Installed on: Bed lift · Locking type: Rigid
Force 200-600N · Stroke 100–250 mm · Tube 28 mm
Pediatric Bed
Backrest and side rail adjustment for pediatric hospital beds.
Installed on: Backrest · Locking type: Rigid
Force 300–700 N · Stroke 50–300 mm · Tube 22 mm
Neonatal Incubator
Canopy and viewing window support with one-hand release.
Installed on: Canopy · Locking type: Rigid
Force 150–400 N · Stroke 30–120 mm · Tube 18 mm
Chairs
Dialysis, chemotherapy, dental, treatment, patient, and wheelchair seating.
Dialysis Chairs
Multi-position backrest and legrest locking for long dialysis sessions.
Installed on: Backrest & legrest · Locking type: Rigid
Force 500–900 N · Stroke 80–200 mm · Tube 22/28 mm
Hemodialysis Chair
Multi-position locking for long hemodialysis treatment sessions.
Installed on: Backrest & legrest · Locking type: Rigid
Force 500–900 N · Stroke 80–200 mm · Tube 22/28 mm
Chemotherapy Chair
Multi-position locking for long chemotherapy treatment sessions.
Installed on: Backrest & legrest · Locking type: Rigid
Force 500–900 N · Stroke 80–200 mm · Tube 22/28 mm
Blood Donor Chairs
Smooth recline and legrest locking for blood donation sessions.
Installed on: Backrest & legrest · Locking type: Elastic
Force 300–600 N · Stroke 50–150 mm · Tube 22 mm
Dental Chair
Precise backrest and legrest locking for dental treatment positions.
Installed on: Backrest & legrest · Locking type: Rigid
Force 400–800 N · Stroke 60–180 mm · Tube 22 mm
Patient Chair
Backrest and seat adjustment for patient chairs in clinics.
Installed on: Backrest & seat · Locking type: Rigid
Force 400–800 N · Stroke 60–180 mm · Tube 22 mm
Treatment Chair
Backrest and legrest locking for treatment and procedure chairs.
Installed on: Backrest & legrest · Locking type: Rigid
Force 400–800 N · Stroke 60–180 mm · Tube 22 mm
Hospital Reclining Chair
Stepless recline locking for patient comfort during recovery.
Installed on: Backrest · Locking type: Elastic
Force 300–700 N · Stroke 50–180 mm · Tube 22 mm
Pedicure Chair
Smooth backrest and footrest adjustment for pedicure and spa chairs.
Installed on: Backrest & footrest · Locking type: Elastic
Force 250–600 N · Stroke 50–150 mm · Tube 22 mm
Manual Wheelchair
Armrest and backrest locking for manual wheelchair frames.
Installed on: Armrest & backrest · Locking type: Rigid
Force 150–400 N · Stroke 30–120 mm · Tube 18 mm
Pediatric Wheelchairs
Compact locking struts for pediatric wheelchair frames.
Installed on: Armrest & backrest · Locking type: Rigid
Force 100–300 N · Stroke 20–100 mm · Tube 18 mm
Carts & Tables
Medical carts, surgical trolleys, overbed tables, and examination surfaces.
Hospital Computer Cart
Height and tilt adjustment for mobile medical computer carts.
Installed on: Height & tilt · Locking type: Rigid
Force 200–500 N · Stroke 50–150 mm · Tube 22 mm
Surgical Trolley
Height adjustment for surgical trolleys and instrument tables.
Installed on: Height · Locking type: Rigid
Force 400–900 N · Stroke 80–200 mm · Tube 22/28 mm
Shower Trolley
Corrosion-resistant height adjustment for wet environments.
Installed on: Height · Locking type: Rigid
Force 400–900 N · Stroke 80–200 mm · Tube 22/28 mm · 480h salt spray
Overbed Table
Height and tilt locking for overbed tables used in patient rooms.
Installed on: Height & tilt · Locking type: Rigid
Force 200–500 N · Stroke 50–150 mm · Tube 22 mm
Examination Table
Multi-section adjustment for examination and physiotherapy tables.
Installed on: Backrest & seat · Locking type: Rigid
Force 400–800 N · Stroke 60–180 mm · Tube 22 mm
Operating Table
Precise position locking for surgical and orthopedic positioning.
Installed on: Multi-section · Locking type: Rigid
Force 600–1,000 N · Stroke 100–250 mm · Tube 28 mm
Easy Stand Walker
Assisted standing and position locking for patient stand aids.
Installed on: Lift frame · Locking type: Rigid
Force 500–1,000 N · Stroke 80–200 mm · Tube 28 mm
Massaging Beds
Smooth backrest and legrest locking for massage and therapy beds.
Installed on: Backrest & legrest · Locking type: Elastic
Force 300–700 N · Stroke 50–180 mm · Tube 22 mm
Batch Testing & Materials
Every medical locking gas strut is batch tested before shipment, with the same standards applied to our full production line. The table below summarizes the key tests and material specifications, all documented on our locking gas spring factory page.
Direct Replacement for Stabilus, Bansbach & Suspa
GASTAC medical locking gas struts are direct drop-in replacements for Stabilus, Bansbach, Suspa, and other major brands. Mounting dimensions, force range, and end fittings are matched to the original part, so no modification is needed on the equipment. Send us your old part number and we will confirm the GASTAC equivalent. See the full compatibility table on our lockable gas spring selection guide or visit the OEM Cross Reference Center.
Trusted by Medical Equipment Manufacturers
“GASTAC has supplied locking gas struts to a German hospital bed manufacturer since 2018. The struts meet the same force and stroke tolerance as the original European supplier, at a lower total cost.”
— Hospital bed manufacturer, Germany, customer since 2018
“We replaced the dialysis chair struts on our production line with GASTAC locking gas struts in 2020. Batch test reports are provided for every shipment, and the locking accuracy has been consistent across three years of production.”
— Dialysis chair manufacturer, Poland, customer since 2020
Not sure which medical locking gas strut fits your equipment?
Send us your equipment type and mounting position. Our engineering team will match the right medical locking gas strut and send a factory-direct quotation within 24 hours.
This is a selection of our medical applications. GASTAC supplies locking gas struts for over 40 medical equipment types in total. View all medical gas springs →
Furniture Applications (Secondary Line)
While medical equipment is our core focus, GASTAC also supplies locking gas struts for furniture applications. These products share the same production line, quality system, and batch testing as our medical struts. The applications below are typical examples of our furniture capability.
Industrial Applications (Secondary Line)
GASTAC also supplies locking gas struts for industrial seating and equipment that require reliable position holding under frequent daily use. Like our furniture line, these products are produced to the same quality standard as our medical struts.
Long-Distance Coach Seat
Zero-drift backrest and footrest locking for long-distance travel.
Need a different stroke or end fitting?
As a source factory, we accept full custom locking gas strut projects built to your drawing. Learn about our vertically integrated OEM/ODM rapid prototyping process.
Factory Capability & Customization
Email sales@manufacturer.gastac.com
Not Sure Which Locking Gas Strut Fits?
If your equipment is not listed above, or you are unsure whether elastic or rigid locking fits better, send us your equipment type, mounting position, and operating environment. Our engineering team will recommend the right locking gas strut within 24 hours. For a full type comparison, see our Product Selection Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Request an Application Match
Send us your equipment type, mounting position, and operating environment. Our engineering team will recommend the right locking gas strut for your application within 24 hours. To get an accurate match on the first reply, please include:
- Equipment type and application
- Installation position and mounting angle
- Load weight in kilograms or newtons
- Required stroke in millimeters
- Operating environment, such as humidity, temperature, or disinfection
Send your equipment details — get a locking gas strut match in 24h
Free technical consultation. No minimum order required for samples.
You May Also Need
- Factory qualifications and custom MOQ → Factory Capability & Customization
- Professional installation guides for medical and furniture applications → Technical Support Center
- Full type comparison and selection guide → Product Selection Guide
- OEM brand replacement and cross-reference → OEM Cross Reference
Last updated: 2026-09-22
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