gas spring

Gas Spring Definition:

(noun) A motion control device that offers controlled raising of an object with the use of gas pressure.

Gas Spring Synonyms

Gas Springs can be called many different things. There can sometimes be confusion about what a gas spring is due to the multitude of different names. Gas springs can be called gas struts, gas spring lifts, gas props, gas shocks and more.

The Difference between a Gas Spring and Damper

People looking for Gas Springs tend to either want a gas spring or a damper. Dampers assist in closing at a controlled speed. Dampers reduce speed with no added force. For more information on our dampers, please see our entire selection of extension and compression dampers.