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About Gas Springs
Gas springs are typically used to assist in opening lids, covers, windows, conveyors, and seats—similar to a hatchback opening on a car.
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Eyelet End Fittings for Gas Springs
Thread these eyelet end fittings onto gas springs. They require an eyelet mounting bracket (sold separately) or a pin (not included) to mount the gas spring.
Select end fittings with a thread size that matches the rod and end thread sizes of your gas spring. The fittings will increase your gas spring's extended and compressed lengths, so add the Length 1 value for each fitting you attach.
Thread Size | Thread Pitch, mm | ID | Lg. 1 | Lg. 2 | Thick. | Material | Gender | Each | |
| M3.5 | 0.6 | 0.16" | 0.47" | 0.16" | 0.16" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Female | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M6 | 1 | 0.208" | 0.709" | 0.35" | 0.39" | Zinc | Female | 00000000 | 0000 |
| M6 | 1 | 0.263" | 0.709" | 0.35" | 0.39" | Zinc | Female | 00000000 | 0000 |
| M6 | 1 | 0.32" | 1.1" | 0.31" | 0.2" | Zinc | Female | 0000000 | 0000 |
| M6 | 1 | 0.41" | 0.83" | 0.42" | 0.39" | Zinc | Female | 0000000 | 0000 |
| M6 | 1 | 0.5" | 1.14" | 0.42" | 0.39" | Zinc | Female | 00000000 | 0000 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 0.312" | 0.63" | 0.37" | 0.47" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Female | 00000000 | 0000 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 0.32" | 1.1" | 0.31" | 0.2" | Zinc | Female | 0000000 | 0000 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 0.33" | 0.83" | 0.42" | 0.39" | Zinc | Female | 0000000 | 0000 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 0.41" | 0.83" | 0.42" | 0.39" | Zinc | Female | 0000000 | 0000 |
| M10 | 1.5 | 0.32" | 1.18" | 0.32" | 0.39" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Female | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M14 | 1.5 | 0.55" | 1.65" | 0.49" | 0.55" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Female | 00000000 | 00000 |
Corrosion-Resistant Eyelet End Fittings for Gas Springs
Made from stainless steel for excellent corrosion resistance in damp environments. Thread these eyelet end fittings onto gas springs. They require an eyelet mounting bracket (sold separately) or a pin (not included) to mount the gas spring.
Select end fittings with a thread size that matches the rod and end thread sizes of your gas spring. The fittings will increase your gas spring's extended and compressed lengths, so add the Length 1 value for each fitting you attach.
| Thread Size | Thread Pitch, mm | ID | Lg. 1 | Lg. 2 | Thick. | Material | Gender | Each | |
| M3.5 | 0.6 | 0.16" | 0.43" | 0.16" | 0.16" | 316 Stainless Steel | Female | 0000000 | 000000 |
| M5 | 0.8 | 0.24" | 0.63" | 0.2" | 0.24" | 303 Stainless Steel | Female | 0000000 | 0000 |
| M6 | 1 | 0.24" | 0.7" | 0.2" | 0.24" | 316 Stainless Steel | Female | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 0.31" | 0.84" | 0.27" | 0.35" | 316 Stainless Steel | Female | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M10 | 1.5 | 0.31" | 1.18" | 0.31" | 0.39" | 316 Stainless Steel | Female | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M10 | 1.5 | 0.31" | 1.38" | 0.39" | 0.39" | 316 Stainless Steel | Female | 00000000 | 00000 |
Lightweight Eyelet End Fittings for Gas Springs
Made of aluminum, these eyelet end fittings are lightweight. Thread end fittings onto gas springs. They require an eyelet mounting bracket (sold separately) or a pin (not included) to mount the gas spring.
Select end fittings with a thread size that matches the rod and end thread sizes of your gas spring. The fittings will increase your gas spring's extended and compressed lengths, so add the Length 1 value for each fitting you attach.
Nonsparking Eyelet End Fittings for Gas Springs
Good for use around flammable materials, these end fittings are made of nylon, which doesn't generate sparks. Thread these eyelet end fittings onto gas springs. They require an eyelet mounting bracket (sold separately) or a pin (not included) to mount the gas spring.
Select end fittings with a thread size that matches the rod and end thread sizes of your gas spring. The fittings will increase your gas spring's extended and compressed lengths, so add the Length 1 value for each fitting you attach.
| Thread Size | Thread Pitch, mm | ID | Lg. 1 | Lg. 2 | Thick. | Material | Gender | Each | |
| M6 | 1 | 0.32" | 0.83" | 0.43" | 0.39" | Nylon | Female | 0000000 | 00000 |
Fitting Assortments for Gas Springs
Keep a convenient selection of gas spring fittings on hand—assortments include ball socket end fittings, eyelet end fittings, and ball studs.
| Thread Size | Thread Pitch, mm | Includes | Each | |
| M6 | 1 | Two Nylon Snap-On Ball Socket Fittings with Safety Clips (1.14" long for 10 mm ball dia.) Two Zinc Eyelet Fittings (0.32" eyelet inside dia.) Two Steel Ball Sockets with Safety Clips (1.04" long for 10 mm ball dia.) Two Steel Ball Studs (10 mm ball dia. with 5/16"-18 thread size) | 0000000 | 000000 |
| M8 | 1.25 | Two Nylon Snap-On Ball Socket Fittings with Safety Clips (1.14" long for 10 mm ball dia.) Two Zinc Eyelet Fittings (0.32" eyelet inside dia.) Two Steel Ball Sockets with Safety Clips (1.57" long for 13 mm ball dia.) Two Steel Ball Studs (10 mm ball dia. with 5/16"-18 thread size) Two Steel Ball Studs (13 mm ball dia. with 5/16"-18 thread size) | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M10 | 1.5 | Two Aluminum Eyelet Fittings (0.31" eyelet inside dia.) Two Steel Ball Sockets with Safety Clips (1.83" long for 16 mm ball dia.) Two Steel Ball Studs (16 mm ball dia. with 3/8"-16 thread size) | 0000000 | 00000 |
Corrosion-Resistant Reducible-Force Gas Springs with Eyelet Fittings
Made from stainless steel for excellent corrosion resistance in damp environments. These gas springs have a bleed valve so you can release gas to permanently reduce the force to meet your requirements. They come charged to their maximum force. Use the included tool to open the valve and bleed off the gas—there's no disassembly required. Release gas in very small increments and then test your application. Once gas is released, the force is permanently reduced. Gas springs have an eyelet end fitting on each end; requires an eyelet mounting bracket (sold separately) for mounting.
Rod protectors (sold separately) prevent impact damage.
Regulator kits (sold separately) indicate how much gas you’re releasing. Kits contain fittings to connect to your gas spring, a pressure gauge, a manifold, and instructions.
Gas Springs | ||||||||||||||||||
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Rod | Eyelet | Rod Protectors | ||||||||||||||||
| Extended Lg. | Compressed Lg. | Stroke Lg. | Extension Force, lbs. | Compression Force, lbs. | Body Dia. | Dia. | Thread Size | Removable End Fittings | Lg. | ID | Thick. | Thread Size | Thread Lg. | Temperature Range, ° F | Each | Each | ||
316 Stainless Steel Body and Chrome-Plated 316 Stainless Steel Rod | ||||||||||||||||||
| 8.25" | 6.25" | 2" | 249 | 283 | 0.88" | 0.38" | M8 | Yes | 1.12" | 0.39" | 0.38" | M8 | 0.45" | -40° to 300° | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 10.5" | 8.5" | 2" | 517 | 622 | 1.17" | 0.56" | M10 | Yes | 1.62" | 0.39" | 1/2" | M10 | 0.55" | -40° to 300° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12.25" | 8.25" | 4" | 248 | 384 | 0.88" | 0.38" | M8 | Yes | 1.12" | 0.39" | 0.38" | M8 | 0.45" | -40° to 300° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 14.5" | 10.5" | 4" | 517 | 873 | 1.17" | 0.56" | M10 | Yes | 1.62" | 0.39" | 1/2" | M10 | 0.55" | -40° to 300° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 16.25" | 10.25" | 6" | 249 | 354 | 0.88" | 0.38" | M8 | Yes | 1.12" | 0.39" | 0.38" | M8 | 0.45" | -40° to 300° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 18.5" | 12.5" | 6" | 522 | 890 | 1.17" | 0.56" | M10 | Yes | 1.62" | 0.39" | 1/2" | M10 | 0.55" | -40° to 300° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 20.25" | 12.25" | 8" | 249 | 353 | 0.88" | 0.38" | M8 | Yes | 1.12" | 0.39" | 0.38" | M8 | 0.45" | -40° to 300° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 22.5" | 14.5" | 8" | 518 | 857 | 1.17" | 0.56" | M10 | Yes | 1.62" | 0.39" | 1/2" | M10 | 0.55" | -40° to 300° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 24.25" | 14.25" | 10" | 245 | 348 | 0.88" | 0.38" | M8 | Yes | 1.12" | 0.39" | 0.38" | M8 | 0.45" | -40° to 300° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 26.5" | 16.5" | 10" | 520 | 838 | 1.17" | 0.56" | M10 | Yes | 1.62" | 0.39" | 1/2" | M10 | 0.55" | -40° to 300° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 28.25" | 16.25" | 12" | 247 | 365 | 0.88" | 0.38" | M8 | Yes | 1.12" | 0.39" | 0.38" | M8 | 0.45" | -40° to 300° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 30.5" | 18.5" | 12" | 520 | 876 | 1.17" | 0.56" | M10 | Yes | 1.62" | 0.39" | 1/2" | M10 | 0.55" | -40° to 300° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 32.25" | 18.25" | 14" | 248 | 368 | 0.88" | 0.38" | M8 | Yes | 1.12" | 0.39" | 0.38" | M8 | 0.45" | -40° to 300° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 36.25" | 20.25" | 16" | 245 | 366 | 0.88" | 0.38" | M8 | Yes | 1.12" | 0.39" | 0.38" | M8 | 0.45" | -40° to 300° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 38.5" | 22.5" | 16" | 514 | 866 | 1.17" | 0.56" | M10 | Yes | 1.62" | 0.39" | 1/2" | M10 | 0.55" | -40° to 300° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 46.5" | 26.5" | 20" | 516 | 847 | 1.17" | 0.56" | M10 | Yes | 1.62" | 0.39" | 1/2" | M10 | 0.55" | -40° to 300° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 54.5" | 30.5" | 24" | 516 | 868 | 1.17" | 0.56" | M10 | Yes | 1.62" | 0.39" | 1/2" | M10 | 0.55" | -40° to 300° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Gas Springs With Eyelet Fittings
Often used to open lids, covers, windows, conveyors, and seats, these gas springs function similar to a hatchback opening on a car. They have an eyelet end fitting on each end; requires an eyelet mounting bracket (sold separately) for mounting.
Rod | Eyelet | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Lg. | Compressed Lg. | Stroke Lg. | Max. Cycles per Minute | Max. Cycles | Body Dia. | Dia. | Thread Size | Lg. | ID | Thick. | Material | Thread Size | Temperature Range, °F | Extension Force, lbs. | Each | |
Painted Steel Body and Chrome-Plated Rod | ||||||||||||||||
| 3.54" | 2.76" | 0.79" | 4 | 125,000 | 0.47" | 0.16" | M4 | 0.63" | 0.16" | 0.16" | Aluminum | M4 | -13° to 158° | 0000000 | 000000 | |
| 4.33" | 3.15" | 1.18" | 4 | 125,000 | 0.47" | 0.16" | M4 | 0.63" | 0.16" | 0.16" | Aluminum | M4 | -13° to 158° | 000000 | 00000 | |
| 5.11" | 3.54" | 1.57" | 4 | 125,000 | 0.47" | 0.16" | M4 | 0.63" | 0.16" | 0.16" | Aluminum | M4 | -13° to 158° | 000000 | 00000 | |
| 5.71" | 3.86" | 1.85" | 4 | 125,000 | 0.47" | 0.16" | M4 | 0.472" | 0.16" | 0.16" | Aluminum | M4 | -13° to 176° | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 6.29" | 4.12" | 2.17" | 4 | 125,000 | 0.47" | 0.16" | M4 | 0.63" | 0.16" | 0.16" | Aluminum | M4 | -13° to 158° | 000000 | 00000 | |
| 7.08" | 4.52" | 2.56" | 4 | 125,000 | 0.47" | 0.16" | M4 | 0.63" | 0.16" | 0.16" | Aluminum | M4 | -13° to 158° | 000000 | 00000 | |
| 7.68" | 4.85" | 2.83" | 4 | 125,000 | 0.47" | 0.16" | M4 | 0.472" | 0.16" | 0.16" | Aluminum | M4 | -13° to 176° | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 8.26" | 5.11" | 3.15" | 4 | 125,000 | 0.47" | 0.16" | M4 | 0.63" | 0.16" | 0.16" | Aluminum | M4 | -13° to 158° | 000000 | 00000 | |
| 9.05" | 5.51" | 3.54" | 4 | 125,000 | 0.47" | 0.16" | M4 | 0.63" | 0.16" | 0.16" | Aluminum | M4 | -13° to 158° | 000000 | 00000 | |
| 9.84" | 5.9" | 3.94" | 4 | 125,000 | 0.47" | 0.16" | M4 | 0.472" | 0.16" | 0.16" | Aluminum | M4 | -13° to 176° | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 10.63" | 6.3" | 4.33" | 4 | 125,000 | 0.47" | 0.16" | M4 | 0.472" | 0.16" | 0.16" | Aluminum | M4 | -13° to 176° | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 11.42" | 6.7" | 4.72" | 4 | 125,000 | 0.47" | 0.16" | M4 | 0.472" | 0.16" | 0.16" | Aluminum | M4 | -13° to 176° | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 12.2" | 7.08" | 5.12" | 4 | 125,000 | 0.47" | 0.16" | M4 | 0.472" | 0.16" | 0.16" | Aluminum | M4 | -13° to 176° | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 12.99" | 7.48" | 5.51" | 4 | 125,000 | 0.47" | 0.16" | M4 | 0.472" | 0.16" | 0.16" | Aluminum | M4 | -13° to 176° | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 13.78" | 7.87" | 5.91" | 4 | 125,000 | 0.47" | 0.16" | M4 | 0.472" | 0.16" | 0.16" | Aluminum | M4 | -13° to 176° | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 14.57" | 8.27" | 6.3" | 4 | 125,000 | 0.47" | 0.16" | M4 | 0.472" | 0.16" | 0.16" | Aluminum | M4 | -13° to 176° | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 15.35" | 8.66" | 6.69" | 4 | 125,000 | 0.47" | 0.16" | M4 | 0.472" | 0.16" | 0.16" | Aluminum | M4 | -13° to 176° | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 16.14" | 9.05" | 7.09" | 4 | 125,000 | 0.47" | 0.16" | M4 | 0.472" | 0.16" | 0.16" | Aluminum | M4 | -13° to 176° | 0000000 | 00000 | |
Corrosion-Resistant Gas Springs With Eyelet Fittings
Made from stainless steel for excellent corrosion resistance in damp environments. They have an eyelet end fitting on each end; requires an eyelet mounting bracket (sold separately) for mounting.
Rod | Eyelet | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Lg. | Compressed Lg. | Stroke Lg. | Max. Cycles per Minute | Body Dia. | Dia. | Thread Size | Removable End Fittings | Lg. | ID | Thick. | Material | Thread Size | Temperature Range, °F | Extension Force, lbs. | Each | |
316 Stainless Steel Body and Rod | ||||||||||||||||
| 4.33" | 3.33" | 1" | 4 | 0.47" | 0.16" | M4 | Yes | 0.63" | 0.16" | 0.16" | 316 Stainless Steel | M4 | -13° to 158° | 000000 | 0000000 | |
| 5.11" | 3.61" | 1.5" | 4 | 0.47" | 0.16" | M4 | Yes | 0.63" | 0.16" | 0.16" | 316 Stainless Steel | M4 | -13° to 158° | 000000 | 000000 | |
| 6.29" | 4.29" | 2" | 4 | 0.47" | 0.16" | M4 | Yes | 0.63" | 0.16" | 0.16" | 316 Stainless Steel | M4 | -13° to 158° | 000000 | 000000 | |
| 7.08" | 4.58" | 2.5" | 4 | 0.47" | 0.16" | M4 | Yes | 0.63" | 0.16" | 0.16" | 316 Stainless Steel | M4 | -13° to 158° | 000000 | 000000 | |
| 8.26" | 5.26" | 3" | 4 | 0.47" | 0.16" | M4 | Yes | 0.63" | 0.16" | 0.16" | 316 Stainless Steel | M4 | -13° to 158° | 000000 | 000000 | |
| 9.05" | 5.55" | 3.5" | 4 | 0.47" | 0.16" | M4 | Yes | 0.63" | 0.16" | 0.16" | 316 Stainless Steel | M4 | -13° to 158° | 000000 | 000000 | |
Rod End Nuts
Attach these nuts to rods, pipes, and tubes to make pivoting and hinge movements where misalignment is not a concern. They’re often used to control air- and hydraulic-powered arms as well as other components in power transmission systems. Made of zinc-plated steel, these nuts resist being dislodged. They’re heavy, however, and may corrode over time as the plating wears down.
| Shank Thread Size | ID, mm | Overall Diameter, mm | Shank Center Length, mm | Shank Thread Length, mm | Tensile Strength | Material | Each | |
Right-Hand Threaded Shank | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3.5 × 0.6 mm | 4.1 | 8 | 11 | 6 | Not Rated | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M5 × 0.8 mm | 6.1 | 10 | 16 | 8 | Not Rated | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 0000 |
| M8 × 1.25 mm | 8.1 | 14 | 19 | 11 | Not Rated | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 0000 |
| M10 × 1.5 mm | 8.1 | 18 | 27 | 12 | Not Rated | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 0000 |
| Shank Thread Size | ID, mm | Overall Width, mm | Overall Thickness, mm | Shank Center Length, mm | Shank Thread Length, mm | Tensile Strength | Material | Each | |
Right-Hand Threaded Shank | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5 × 0.8 mm | 8.1 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 8 | Not Rated | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
Corrosion-Resistant Rod End Nuts
Made of stainless steel for excellent corrosion resistance, these nuts make pivoting and hinge movements where misalignment is not a concern. Attach them to rods, pipes, and tubes to control air- and hydraulic-powered arms as well as other components in power transmission systems. They have a rubber bushing to reduce noise and vibration.
| Shank Thread Size | ID, mm | Overall Diameter, mm | Shank Center Length, mm | Shank Thread Length, mm | Tensile Strength | Material | Each | |
Right-Hand Threaded Shank | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Round | ||||||||
| M5 × 0.8 mm | 6.1 | 10 | 16 | 8 | Not Rated | 303 Stainless Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M8 × 1.25 mm | 8.1 | 14 | 19 | 11 | Not Rated | 303 Stainless Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M10 × 1.5 mm | 8.1 | 18 | 27 | 12 | Not Rated | 303 Stainless Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |