Gas Spring

Overview

Gas Spring supports an upward-opening cabinet flap, holding it open and lowering it smoothly, sized by door weight and height. The notes below cover construction, selection factors, sizes, materials, finishes, application fit, and installation for OEM production.

Key Specifications

Specifications are configurable for OEM/ODM orders. Exact values are confirmed on the datasheet for your order.

How to Choose

• Door weight and height to size the force
• Lift type: flap stay, gas strut, or mechanical lift system
• Opening angle and stay position
• Soft-close damping

Material Options

Steel cylinders with nitrogen charge; plated for corrosion resistance.

Finish Options

Typically gray or nickel and mostly hidden inside the cabinet.

Application Fit

Wall Cabinets

For this application, gas spring is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.

Base Cabinets

For this application, gas spring is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.

Tall Cabinets

For this application, gas spring is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.

Shoe Cabinets

For this application, gas spring is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.

TV Cabinets

For this application, gas spring is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.

Bookcases

For this application, gas spring is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.

Recommended for These Applications

Installation Notes

Fix the bracket positions to the geometry chart, then test the hold-open and soft stop.

Buying Notes for OEM Orders

Confirm force class against a sample flap; standardize brackets across the range.

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