Gas Springs

McNaughtans gas springs support the opening of bonnets, tailgates, lids and hatches on industrial vehicles, machinery and technical furniture. The range covers the 6/15, 8/18, 10/22 and 14/28 series, each in zinc-plated and in stainless steel, along with the 10/27 rigid locking models, which stay fixed at the point where they are released.

How to choose a gas spring

The series sets the rod and body diameters, and with them the available force range; from there you define the extended length and the stroke the lid requires. The force in newtons depends on the weight and on where the mounting points sit, so it is worth calculating before ordering. Stainless steel is the choice wherever there is damp, salt or frequent washing.

  • Pick the series according to diameter and required force.
  • Define the extended length and the stroke.
  • Calculate the force from the weight and the mounting positions.
  • Move to stainless steel in corrosive environments.

Frequently asked questions

What do the figures 10/22 mean?

They are the diameters in millimetres: a 10 mm rod and a 22 mm body. The larger they are, the more force the spring takes.

How is a rigid locking spring different?

A conventional spring always pushes towards opening; a rigid locking one holds load in both directions and keeps the lid fixed at the position where it is released.

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