{"id":17902,"date":"2026-06-24T13:02:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T12:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lda.be\/installing-gas-springs\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T14:26:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T13:26:13","slug":"installing-gas-springs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lda.be\/en\/installing-gas-springs\/","title":{"rendered":"Installing Gas Springs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"17902\" class=\"elementor elementor-17902 elementor-17827\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3525132 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3525132\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-undefined-f706d5e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"undefined-f706d5e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-undefined-472a8d8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"undefined-472a8d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-undefined-f64ee0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"undefined-f64ee0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How do you install a gas spring?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-undefined-36941ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"undefined-36941ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p> A gas spring may seem simple, but improper installation can lead to rapid wear, leaking seals, and potentially dangerous malfunctions. 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padding: 40px 0 36px; }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style><\/head><div class=\"infographic\"><span class=\"infographic-label table-tekst\">Structure of a gas spring<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 820 250\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"><!-- BG --><rect width=\"820\" height=\"250\" fill=\"#f5f7fa\" rx=\"4\"\/><!-- Cylinder body --><rect x=\"200\" y=\"80\" width=\"340\" height=\"80\" rx=\"6\" fill=\"#fff\" stroke=\"#d6dde8\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><!-- Gas zone --><rect x=\"340\" y=\"82\" width=\"198\" height=\"76\" fill=\"#e8f2fb\" rx=\"0\"\/><text x=\"440\" y=\"122\" fill=\"#004f9f\" font-size=\"13\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"Montserrat\" font-weight=\"700\">N\u2082<\/text><text x=\"440\" y=\"138\" fill=\"#004f9f\" font-size=\"10\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"Open Sans\">nitrogen gas<\/text><!-- Oil zone --><rect x=\"202\" y=\"82\" width=\"136\" height=\"76\" fill=\"#eaf6ee\" rx=\"0\"\/><text x=\"270\" y=\"122\" fill=\"#1a7a3c\" font-size=\"12\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"Montserrat\" font-weight=\"700\">Oil<\/text><!-- Piston --><rect x=\"336\" y=\"76\" width=\"8\" height=\"88\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"#004f9f\"\/><!-- Piston rod --><rect x=\"100\" y=\"108\" width=\"104\" height=\"24\" rx=\"3\" fill=\"#0070cc\"\/><rect x=\"198\" y=\"98\" width=\"8\" height=\"44\" rx=\"1\" fill=\"#004f9f\"\/><!-- End cap right --><rect x=\"538\" y=\"75\" width=\"14\" height=\"90\" rx=\"3\" fill=\"#d6dde8\"\/><!-- End fitting left --><circle cx=\"90\" cy=\"120\" r=\"14\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#0070cc\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><circle cx=\"90\" cy=\"120\" r=\"5\" fill=\"#004f9f\"\/><!-- End fitting right --><circle cx=\"562\" cy=\"120\" r=\"14\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#0070cc\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><circle cx=\"562\" cy=\"120\" r=\"5\" fill=\"#004f9f\"\/><!-- Seal indicator --><rect x=\"194\" y=\"94\" width=\"10\" height=\"52\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#b85c00\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-dasharray=\"3,2\"\/><!-- Labels --><line x1=\"150\" y1=\"105\" x2=\"150\" y2=\"48\" stroke=\"#aab4c0\" stroke-width=\"1\" stroke-dasharray=\"3,2\"\/><text x=\"150\" y=\"43\" fill=\"#333\" font-size=\"11\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"Open Sans\">Piston rod<\/text><line x1=\"340\" y1=\"76\" x2=\"340\" y2=\"38\" stroke=\"#aab4c0\" stroke-width=\"1\" stroke-dasharray=\"3,2\"\/><text x=\"340\" y=\"33\" fill=\"#333\" font-size=\"11\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"Open Sans\">Piston<\/text><line x1=\"199\" y1=\"98\" x2=\"175\" y2=\"75\" stroke=\"#b85c00\" stroke-width=\"1\"\/><text x=\"170\" y=\"70\" fill=\"#b85c00\" font-size=\"11\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"Open Sans\">Seal<\/text><line x1=\"420\" y1=\"80\" x2=\"420\" y2=\"38\" stroke=\"#aab4c0\" stroke-width=\"1\" stroke-dasharray=\"3,2\"\/><text x=\"460\" y=\"33\" fill=\"#333\" font-size=\"11\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"Open Sans\">Cylinder<\/text><line x1=\"270\" y1=\"158\" x2=\"270\" y2=\"200\" stroke=\"#1a7a3c\" stroke-width=\"1\" stroke-dasharray=\"3,2\"\/><text x=\"270\" y=\"213\" fill=\"#1a7a3c\" font-size=\"11\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"Open Sans\">oil (lubrication + damping)<\/text><line x1=\"440\" y1=\"158\" x2=\"440\" y2=\"200\" stroke=\"#004f9f\" stroke-width=\"1\" stroke-dasharray=\"3,2\"\/><text x=\"440\" y=\"213\" fill=\"#004f9f\" font-size=\"11\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"Open Sans\">Nitrogen gas (propellant)<\/text><line x1=\"90\" y1=\"106\" x2=\"90\" y2=\"55\" stroke=\"#aab4c0\" stroke-width=\"1\" stroke-dasharray=\"3,2\"\/><text x=\"90\" y=\"50\" fill=\"#333\" font-size=\"11\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"\">End fitting<\/text><\/svg><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6f90fd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b6f90fd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3b5304 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f3b5304\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Basic rule: Install the piston rod pointing downward<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21707ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21707ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The most fundamental rule when installing a gas spring is: <strong>the piston rod must point downward<\/strong>. This is not a convention but a technical requirement that stems from the internal operation of the gas spring. <\/p><h3>How does the oil work in a gas spring?<\/h3><p>Inside the gas spring are two substances: nitrogen gas (under high pressure) and a small amount of oil. Due to gravity, the oil always sinks to the lowest point of the cylinder. When the piston rod is pointing downward, the seal is located exactly above this oil level. With every movement, the seal passes along the piston rod through a film of oil, keeping wear to a minimum.   <\/p><p>If the piston rod points upward, the oil is at the bottom of the cylinder, far from the seal. The seal then runs dry and wears out considerably faster. In practice, the seal\u2019s service life can be reduced by <strong>40 to 70%<\/strong> if it is installed in the reverse position.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5563a1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a5563a1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c49804a elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c49804a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"infographic\">\r\n        <span class=\"infographic-label table-tekst\">Correct vs. Incorrect Assembly<\/span>\r\n        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 700 270\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\">\r\n          <rect width=\"700\" height=\"270\" fill=\"#f5f7fa\" rx=\"4\"><\/rect>\r\n\r\n          <!-- LEFT: Correct -->\r\n          <text x=\"175\" y=\"28\" fill=\"#1a7a3c\" font-size=\"13\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-weight=\"700\" font-family=\"Montserrat\">\u2713  Correct \u2014 Lower the piston rod<\/text>\r\n          <!-- Cylinder -->\r\n          <rect x=\"150\" y=\"40\" width=\"50\" height=\"155\" rx=\"5\" fill=\"#fff\" stroke=\"#d6dde8\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/rect>\r\n          <!-- Oil at bottom (near seal) -->\r\n          <rect x=\"152\" y=\"148\" width=\"46\" height=\"45\" rx=\"0\" fill=\"#eaf6ee\"><\/rect>\r\n          <text x=\"175\" y=\"176\" fill=\"#1a7a3c\" font-size=\"10\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"Open Sans\" font-weight=\"600\">oil<\/text>\r\n          <!-- Gas -->\r\n          <text x=\"175\" y=\"95\" fill=\"#004f9f\" font-size=\"10\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"Open Sans\">N\u2082<\/text>\r\n          <!-- Rod going down -->\r\n          <rect x=\"165\" y=\"192\" width=\"20\" height=\"52\" rx=\"3\" fill=\"#0070cc\"><\/rect>\r\n          <!-- Seal -->\r\n          <rect x=\"153\" y=\"188\" width=\"44\" height=\"8\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"#b85c00\" opacity=\"0.7\"><\/rect>\r\n          <text x=\"215\" y=\"195\" fill=\"#b85c00\" font-size=\"10\" font-family=\"Open Sans\">\u2190 lubricated seal<\/text>\r\n          <!-- End cap top -->\r\n          <rect x=\"148\" y=\"35\" width=\"54\" height=\"10\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"#d6dde8\"><\/rect>\r\n          <!-- Fitting bottom -->\r\n          <circle cx=\"175\" cy=\"252\" r=\"10\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#0070cc\" stroke-width=\"2\"><\/circle>\r\n          <circle cx=\"175\" cy=\"252\" r=\"4\" fill=\"#004f9f\"><\/circle>\r\n          <!-- Down arrow on cylinder -->\r\n     \r\n\r\n          <!-- DIVIDER -->\r\n          <line x1=\"350\" y1=\"20\" x2=\"350\" y2=\"260\" stroke=\"#d6dde8\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-dasharray=\"5,3\"><\/line>\r\n\r\n          <!-- RIGHT: Wrong -->\r\n          <text x=\"525\" y=\"18\" fill=\"#c0182a\" font-size=\"13\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-weight=\"700\" font-family=\"Montserrat\">\u2717  Wrong \u2014 Piston rod up<\/text>\r\n          <!-- Cylinder -->\r\n          <rect x=\"500\" y=\"95\" width=\"50\" height=\"155\" rx=\"5\" fill=\"#fff\" stroke=\"#d6dde8\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/rect>\r\n          <!-- Oil at bottom (far from seal) -->\r\n          <rect x=\"502\" y=\"203\" width=\"46\" height=\"45\" rx=\"0\" fill=\"#fdeef0\"><\/rect>\r\n          <text x=\"525\" y=\"221\" fill=\"#c0182a\" font-size=\"10\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"Open Sans\" font-weight=\"600\">olie<\/text>\r\n          <!-- Gas -->\r\n          <text x=\"525\" y=\"133\" fill=\"#004f9f\" font-size=\"10\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"Open Sans\">N\u2082<\/text>\r\n          <!-- Rod going up -->\r\n          <rect x=\"515\" y=\"40\" width=\"20\" height=\"55\" rx=\"3\" fill=\"#0070cc\"><\/rect>\r\n          <!-- Seal at top -->\r\n          <rect x=\"502\" y=\"92\" width=\"46\" height=\"8\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"#c0182a\" opacity=\"0.7\"><\/rect>\r\n          <text x=\"400\" y=\"100\" fill=\"#c0182a\" font-size=\"10\" font-family=\"Open Sans\">dry seal \u2192<\/text>\r\n          <!-- End cap bottom -->\r\n          <rect x=\"498\" y=\"239\" width=\"54\" height=\"10\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"#d6dde8\"><\/rect>\r\n          <!-- Fitting top -->\r\n          <circle cx=\"525\" cy=\"30\" r=\"10\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#0070cc\" stroke-width=\"2\"><\/circle>\r\n          <circle cx=\"525\" cy=\"30\" r=\"4\" fill=\"#004f9f\"><\/circle>\r\n          <text x=\"525\" y=\"262\" fill=\"#c0182a\" font-size=\"11\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"Montserrat\" font-weight=\"700\">\u2191  accelerated wear<\/text>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb0be04 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bb0be04\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-903a9f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"903a9f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>When does this rule apply?<\/h3><p>The rule \u201cpiston rod down\u201d applies to the vast majority of standard gas springs. However, there are specifically designed<em> reversible gas springs<\/em> or <em>gas springs with internal oil retention<\/em> that also function correctly in other positions. Always consult the manufacturer&#8217;s datasheet for the permitted mounting positions.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40e2221 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"40e2221\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bec9ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7bec9ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step-by-Step Guide to Installing a Gas Spring<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eef5870 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eef5870\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The procedure below applies to the most common applications: valves, hatches, machine covers, and inspection doors. Adapt the procedure to your specific application. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a7c094 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3a7c094\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23dec28 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"23dec28\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a7ff2f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4a7ff2f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49139cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"49139cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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stroke=\"#b8308a\" stroke-width=\"3\"><\/line>\r\n       \r\n          <rect x=\"70\" y=\"575\" width=\"22\" height=\"20\" rx=\"3\" fill=\"#b8308a\"><\/rect>\r\n          <text x=\"81\" y=\"589\" fill=\"#fff\" font-size=\"13\" font-weight=\"700\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"Montserrat\">C<\/text>\r\n \r\n          <defs>\r\n            <marker id=\"arrBlue\" markerwidth=\"8\" markerheight=\"8\" refx=\"6\" refy=\"4\" orient=\"auto\">\r\n              <path d=\"M0,0 L8,4 L0,8 Z\" fill=\"#0f4f7b\"><\/path>\r\n            <\/marker>\r\n          <\/defs>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n        <p style=\"font-size:13px;color:var(--text-light);max-width:480px;margin:14px auto 0;\">\r\n          <strong style=\"color:var(--blue-dark)\">A<\/strong> = length of the gas spring on the hinge<br\/><strong style=\"color:var(--success)\">B<\/strong> = upper mounting point (on the flap)<br\/><strong style=\"color:#0070cc\">D<\/strong> = vertical distance from the hinge to the mounting point<br\/><strong style=\"color:#b8308a\">C<\/strong> = horizontal distance from the hinge\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de4a424 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"de4a424\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d81a878 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d81a878\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"steps\"><div class=\"step\"><div class=\"step-num\">1<\/div><div class=\"step-content\"><h3>Attach the mounting plate to the frame (dimensions C &#038; D)<\/h3><p>Attach the mounting plate to your application (the fixed frame or enclosure) according to dimensions <strong>C<\/strong> and D, measured<strong> from the hinge.<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Carefully measure dimensions C (horizontal distance) and D (vertical distance) from the hinge point.<\/li><li>Use a ruler or caliper for precise positioning.<\/li><li>Make sure the plate is flat and perpendicular to the direction of movement.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"step\"><div class=\"step-num\">2<\/div><div class=\"step-content\"><h3>Attach the gas spring to the mounting plate<\/h3><p>Attach the gas spring to the mounting plate on the frame using the provided end fittings (ball heads or other end fittings).<\/p><ul><li>Use only the end caps provided or those recommended by LDA.<\/li><li><strong>Gas spring:<\/strong> piston rod pointing downward.<\/li><li><strong>Tension spring:<\/strong> piston rod pointing upward.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"step\"><div class=\"step-num\">3<\/div><div class=\"step-content\"><h3>Attach the second mounting plate (on the other side of the gas spring)<\/h3><p>Attach the mounting plate to the other mounting point\u2014this is the side that will later be mounted to the valve or hatch. Do not attach it permanently to the valve just yet. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c73a7b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5c73a7b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7588346 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7588346\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"steps\"><div class=\"step\"><div class=\"step-num\">4<\/div><div class=\"step-content\"><h3>Position the valve in the gas spring&#8217;s rest position<\/h3><p>Set the valve to the position that corresponds to the <strong>gas spring&#8217;s resting position <\/strong>(fully extended = open position for a gas pressure spring).<\/p><ul><li>Hold the valve in this position, for example, with a clamp or with the help of a second person.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"step\"><div class=\"step-num\">5<\/div><div class=\"step-content\"><h3>Set sizes A &#038; B on the valve<\/h3><p>Move the free mounting plate along the flap until dimensions<strong> A<\/strong> and <strong>B<\/strong>, measured <strong>from the hinge<\/strong>, are reached.<\/p><ul><li>Carefully measure dimension A (along the flap) and dimension B (perpendicular to the flap).<\/li><li>Check to make sure the gas spring is not tilted or under lateral stress.<\/li><li>Allow for clearance at the hinge points and avoid radial loads on the piston rod.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"step\"><div class=\"step-num\">6<\/div><div class=\"step-content\"><h3>Check the opening angle<\/h3><p>Verify that the desired opening angle used in the calculation has actually been achieved.<\/p><ul><li>Does the opening angle match the calculated value? If so, proceed to step 7. <\/li><li>Is the angle incorrect? If so, check measurements A, B, C, and D again and repeat steps 1 through 6. <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"step\"><div class=\"step-num\">7<\/div><div class=\"step-content\"><h3>Permanently attach the mounting plate to the valve<\/h3><p>If the opening angle is correct: permanently mount the mounting plate to the valve according to dimensions A and B.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"step\"><div class=\"step-num\">8<\/div><div class=\"step-content\"><h3>Close the valve carefully<\/h3><p>Now <strong>carefully<\/strong> close the lid.<\/p><div class=\"callout callout-info\"><div class=\"callout-icon\">\u2139<\/div><div class=\"callout-body\"><span class=\"\">Use a rate controller<\/span><br\/>A rate controller ensures the controlled and safe movement of valves, hatches, and covers supported by gas springs by regulating the opening and\/or closing speed. This prevents the cover from slamming shut and avoids uncontrolled movements.  <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"step\"><div class=\"step-num\">9<\/div><div class=\"step-content\"><h3>Test and verify operation<\/h3><p>Perform a full functional test over multiple cycles:<\/p><ul><li>Open and close the valve 5\u201310 times slowly and check that the movement is smooth and consistent.<\/li><li>Check to make sure the desired opening angle is achieved every time.<\/li><li>Place your hand on the piston rod: you should not feel any radial resistance.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"callout callout-warn\"><div class=\"callout-icon\">\u26a0<\/div><div class=\"callout-body\"><span class=\"\">Is the valve not behaving as expected?<\/span><br>Check measurements A, B, C, and D. Is there a discrepancy? If so, repeat steps 1 through 9. <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b21b02 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2b21b02\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f29cbe2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f29cbe2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Mistakes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d343499 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d343499\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The errors listed below are frequently observed in practice and often lead to premature failure, reduced performance, or safety risks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aad47c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aad47c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p> <\/p><div class=\"table-wrap\"><table><thead><tr><th>#<\/th><th class=\"table-tekst\">Error<\/th><th class=\"table-tekst\">Cause<\/th><th class=\"table-tekst\">Effect<\/th><th class=\"table-tekst\">Solution<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"color: var(--text-light); font-size: 12px;\">01<\/td><td><strong>Piston rod mounted in the up position<\/strong><\/td><td>Lack of understanding of the lubrication principle<\/td><td class=\"cell-danger\">Rapid seal wear, gas leakage<\/td><td class=\"cell-ok\">Always position the piston rod in the down position<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"color: var(--text-light); font-size: 12px;\">02<\/td><td><strong>Misalignment (skew)<\/strong><\/td><td>Mounting points not coplanar<\/td><td class=\"cell-danger\">Lateral load, clamping<\/td><td class=\"cell-ok\">Use ball-head fasteners<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"color: var(--text-light); font-size: 12px;\">03 <\/td><td><strong>Stroke length too short selected<\/strong><\/td> <td>Geometry calculated incorrectly<\/td><td class=\"cell-warn\"> Insufficient opening<\/td><td class=\"cell-ok\"> Calculate stroke geometry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"color: var(--text-light); font-size: 12px;\">04<\/td> <td><strong>Overtravel in open position<\/strong><\/td><td>Stroke too long or end stop missing<\/td> <td class=\"cell-danger\">Permanent damage to cylinder<\/td> <td class=\"cell-ok\">Install mechanical end stop<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"color: var(--text-light); font-size: 12px;\">05<\/td><td><strong>Incorrect force (F1)<\/strong><\/td><td>Incorrect estimation of weight or geometry<\/td><td class=\"cell-warn\">Difficult operation or rapid opening<\/td><td class=\"cell-ok\">Calculate force based on geometry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"color: var(--text-light); font-size: 12px;\">06<\/td><td><strong>Collisions in final position<\/strong><\/td><td>Gas spring strikes structural components<\/td><td class=\"cell-warn\">Noise, damage, force spikes<\/td><td class=\"cell-ok\">Collision check in all positions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"color: var(--text-light); font-size: 12px;\">07 <\/td><td><strong>Incorrect fastening connection<\/strong><\/td><td>Incorrect bolt size or bracket<\/td><td class=\"cell-danger\">Loosening under load<\/td><td class=\"cell-ok\">Follow the manufacturer&#8217;s specifications<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cda040c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cda040c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f164587 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f164587\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How do you prevent lateral stress?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8809d51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8809d51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Is a gas spring designed exclusively to <strong>absorb axial forces<\/strong>? In other words, forces along the length of the gas spring. Lateral (radial) forces are harmful and can cause wear on the piston rod, bending, and premature seal failure. There are products available for this purpose that protect your rod   <\/p><h3>Causes of Lateral Loading<\/h3><ul><li>The mounting points are not in the same plane as the hinge&#8217;s axis of rotation.<\/li><li>The brackets are not perfectly aligned with the gas spring shaft.<\/li><li>Thermal expansion of the structure causes an offset.<\/li><li>The manufacturing tolerances in the mounting brackets are too large.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Solutions<\/h3><p>The most effective solution is to use <strong>ball joints<\/strong> on both sides of the gas spring. A ball joint compensates for minor misalignment errors of \u00b13\u00b0\u20135\u00b0 without transmitting any radial force to the piston rod. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f4b364 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f4b364\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"table-wrap\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"table-tekst\">Measure<\/th><th class=\"table-tekst\">Application<\/th><th class=\"table-tekst\">Compensation Range<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Ball Joint<\/strong><\/td><td>Standard industrial applications<\/td><td class=\"cell-ok\">\u00b13\u00b0 \u2013 5\u00b0 in all directions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Brackets with a longitudinal hole (keyway)<\/strong><\/td><td>Requires a small axial tolerance<\/td><td class=\"cell-ok\">Axial compensation \u00b15 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pivot bracket<\/strong><\/td><td>Wide design tolerances<\/td><td class=\"cell-ok\">Rotation in a single plane<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Precise Positioning<\/strong><\/td><td>Precision Engineering, OEM<\/td><td class=\"cell-warn\">&lt;0.5\u00b0 deviation required<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19a1c48 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"19a1c48\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c78dc13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c78dc13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Maintenance and Service Life of Gas Springs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c30eca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c30eca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <p>Gas springs are virtually maintenance-free, but following a few basic precautions can significantly extend their service life.<\/p>\n\n      <h3>Cleaning the piston rod<\/h3>\n      <p>Dirt that accumulates on the piston rod is dragged past the seal with every movement, causing abrasion damage. Wipe the piston rod clean periodically with a dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.  <\/p>\n\n      <h3>Avoiding Damage<\/h3>\n      <ul>\n        <li>Protect the piston rod from scratches, nicks, or point loads.<\/li>\n        <li>Do not use the gas spring as a step or handle.<\/li>\n        <li>Keep paint, glue, or coatings off the piston rod.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n     \n\n      <h3>Storage Conditions<\/h3>\n      <p>Store gas springs upright (with the piston rod pointing down) in a dry, temperature-controlled area between 10\u00b0C and 40\u00b0C. Never store gas springs horizontally for extended periods\u2014the oil will seep away from the seal. <\/p>\n\n      \n      \n    \n\n    \n    <section id=\"conclusie\">\n      <h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n      <p>A properly installed gas spring performs reliably, safely, and durably. The four pillars of a successful installation are: <\/p>\n      <ul>\n        <li><strong>Correct installation position:<\/strong> Always keep the piston rod in the down position (unless otherwise specified) to lubricate the seal and maximize its service life.<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Proper alignment: <\/strong>Mounting points at the pivot point; use ball joints to eliminate lateral forces.<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Correct stroke length and force: <\/strong>calculated geometrically based on mass, lever arm, and desired opening angle.<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Testing before commissioning: <\/strong>Check over several cycles to ensure smooth, balanced operation without jamming.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <p>If you take the time to install it properly, you will significantly extend its service life, avoid unplanned downtime, and ensure the user&#8217;s safety.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7652fdf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7652fdf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7da4f25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7da4f25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"cta-section\">\n      <h2>Need help with selection or calculations?<\/h2>\n      <p>Do you have a specific application for which you\u2019d like to select the right gas spring or have an installation calculation performed? 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