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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Corrosion-Resistant Ball Socket End Fittings with Safety Clip for Gas Springs
Made from stainless steel for excellent corrosion resistance in damp environments. Thread these ball socket end fittings onto gas springs. They rotate in any direction on a ball stud to compensate for misalignment. Ball socket end fittings require a ball stud or ball stud mounting bracket (sold separately) to mount gas springs; they have a safety clip for secure attachment.
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.
316 stainless steel end fittings are more corrosion and chemical resistant than 18-8, 303, and 304 stainless steel end fittings. They can be used in environments with salt water.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Fittings | Replacement Safety Clips | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thread Size  | Thread Pitch, mm | ID, mm | For Ball Dia., mm | Lg. 1 | Lg. 2 | Wd. | Gender | For Max. Gas Spring Extension Force, lbs. | Each | Each | ||
18-8 Stainless Steel | ||||||||||||
| M6 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0.71" | 0.28" | 0.59" | Female | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| M6 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 1" | 0.25" | 0.63" | Female | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M6 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 0.98" | 0.36" | 0.76" | Female | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 10 | 10 | 1.18" | 0.28" | 0.59" | Female | __ | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 13 | 13 | 1.2" | 0.33" | 0.75" | Female | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
303 Stainless Steel | ||||||||||||
| M5 | 0.8 | 8 | 7 | 0.87" | 0.26" | 0.51" | Female | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| M10 | 1.5 | 13 | 13 | 1.18" | 0.39" | 0.79" | Female | 270 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
304 Stainless Steel | ||||||||||||
| M8 | 1.25 | 10 | 10 | 0.75" | 0.28" | 0.59" | Female | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 10 | 10 | 0.98" | 0.29" | 0.59" | Female | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| M10 | 1.5 | 16 | 16 | 1.37" | 0.46" | 0.95" | Female | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
316 Stainless Steel | ||||||||||||
| M6 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0.71" | 0.3" | 0.6" | Female | __ | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 10 | 10 | 0.75" | 0.28" | 0.59" | Female | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 10 | 10 | 0.98" | 0.28" | 0.59" | Female | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 13 | 13 | 0.79" | 0.36" | 0.76" | Female | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 13 | 13 | 0.98" | 0.36" | 0.76" | Female | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
Ball Socket End Fittings with Safety Clip for Gas Springs
Thread these ball socket end fittings onto gas springs. They rotate in any direction on a ball stud to compensate for misalignment. Ball socket end fittings require a ball stud or ball stud mounting bracket (sold separately) to mount gas springs; they have a safety clip for secure attachment.
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Fittings | Replacement Safety Clips | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thread Size | Thread Pitch, mm | ID, mm | For Ball Dia., mm | Lg. 1 | Lg. 2 | Wd. | Gender | Each | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | ||
Black Zinc-Plated Steel | ||||||||||||
| M6 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0.71" | 0.31" | 0.62" | Female | 00000000 | 00000 | 10 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 13 | 13 | 0.83" | 0.37" | 0.78" | Female | 00000000 | 0000 | 10 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 13 | 13 | 0.98" | 0.37" | 0.78" | Female | 00000000 | 0000 | 10 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 13 | 13 | 1.18" | 0.36" | 0.76" | Female | 00000000 | 0000 | 10 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| M10 | 1.5 | 16 | 16 | 1.06" | 0.44" | 0.93" | Female | 00000000 | 00000 | 5 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M10 | 1.5 | 16 | 16 | 1.38" | 0.44" | 0.93" | Female | 00000000 | 00000 | 5 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Zinc-Plated Steel | ||||||||||||
| M3.5 | 0.6 | 8 | 8 | 0.71" | 0.26" | 0.51" | Female | 00000000 | 0000 | __ | 000000 | 00 |
| M5 | 0.8 | 8 | 8 | 0.87" | 0.26" | 0.51" | Female | 00000000 | 00000 | __ | 000000 | 00 |
| M6 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0.63" | 0.28" | 0.59" | Female | 00000000 | 0000 | 10 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| M6 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0.71" | 0.28" | 0.59" | Female | 00000000 | 0000 | 10 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| M6 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 0.98" | 0.36" | 0.76" | Female | 00000000 | 0000 | 10 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 10 | 10 | 0.75" | 0.29" | 0.58" | Female | 0000000 | 0000 | 10 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 13 | 13 | 1.18" | 0.38" | 0.76" | Female | 0000000 | 0000 | 10 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| M10 | 1.5 | 16 | 16 | 1.38" | 0.45" | 0.94" | Female | 0000000 | 00000 | 5 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Snap-On Ball Socket End Fittings for Gas Springs
These end fittings snap right on a ball stud—an integral retaining clip grips the ball stud for secure attachment until you apply enough force to pop it off. Thread these ball socket end fittings onto gas springs. They rotate in any direction on a ball stud to compensate for misalignment. End fittings require a ball stud or ball stud mounting bracket (sold separately) to mount gas springs.
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.
Glass-filled nylon fittings reduce noise and vibration, are lightweight, and resist chemicals better than steel fittings do. They’re not as strong as steel fittings, however, so they’re typically used in lighter duty applications.
Zinc-plated steel fittings are stronger than glass-filled nylon fittings—it takes more force to accidentally dislodge them. They’re heavier, though, and more likely to corrode over time as the plating wears down.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Thread Size | Thread Pitch, mm | ID, mm | For Ball Dia., mm | Lg. 1 | Lg. 2 | Wd. | Gender | Color | Each | |
Glass-Filled Nylon | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M6 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0.75" | 0.39" | 0.67" | Female | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M6 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0.75" | 0.43" | 0.68" | Female | Black | 0000000 | 0000 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 10 | 10 | 0.75" | 0.39" | 0.69" | Female | Black | 0000000 | 0000 |
Zinc-Plated Steel | ||||||||||
| M6 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0.71" | 0.31" | 0.43" | Female | Black | 00000000 | 0000 |
| M6 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0.75" | 0.32" | 0.6" | Female | Black | 0000000 | 0000 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 10 | 10 | 0.75" | 0.31" | 0.63" | Female | Black | 00000000 | 0000 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 13 | 13 | 0.79" | 0.39" | 0.83" | Female | Black | 00000000 | 0000 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 13 | 13 | 0.83" | 0.37" | 0.53" | Female | Black | 00000000 | 0000 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 13 | 13 | 0.98" | 0.39" | 0.83" | Female | Black | 00000000 | 0000 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 13 | 13 | 1.18" | 0.37" | 0.53" | Female | Black | 00000000 | 0000 |
Quick-Release Locking Ball Socket End Fittings for Gas Springs
A spring-loaded socket locks your gas spring to the ball stud—squeeze the ends together to attach and to release. Thread these ball socket end fittings onto gas springs. They require a ball stud or ball stud mounting bracket (sold separately) to mount gas springs.
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Thread Size | Thread Pitch, mm | ID, mm | For Ball Dia., mm | Lg. 1 | Lg. 2 | Wd. | Gender | Color | Material | Each | |
| M6 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 1.14" | 0.31" | 0.69" | Female | Black | Electrocoated Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
Quick-Release Snap-On Ball Socket End Fittings for Gas Springs
Lift the clip on these end fittings to secure and release attachment to your ball stud. Thread these ball socket end fittings onto gas springs. They rotate in any direction on a ball stud to compensate for misalignment. End fittings require a ball stud or ball stud mounting bracket (sold separately) to mount gas springs.
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Thread Size | Thread Pitch, mm | ID, mm | For Ball Dia., mm | Lg. 1 | Lg. 2 | Wd. | Gender | Color | Material | Each | |
| M6 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0.71" | 0.41" | 0.67" | Female | Black | Glass-Filled Nylon | 0000000 | 00000 |
90° Angle Ball Stud Mounting Brackets for Gas Springs
Mount your gas spring in almost any position: attach a ball socket end fitting (sold separately) onto the ball of one of these mounting brackets. Mount on any panel, lid, or door.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Overall | Mounting Holes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Dia., mm | For Socket ID, mm | Ball Ht. | Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Mounting Fasteners Included | No. of | Dia. | Bracket Material | Ball Material | Each | ||
| 1 | 10 | 10 | 0.645" | 1.13" | 2" | 0.08" | No | 2 | 0.2" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1 | 10 | 10 | 0.83" | 1.13" | 2" | 0.08" | No | 2 | 0.2" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Steel | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 2 | 10 | 10 | 0.645" | 1.29" | 2" | 0.09" | No | 5 | 0.19" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Steel | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 2 | 10 | 10 | 0.645" | 1.3" | 2" | 0.09" | No | 2 | 0.19" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 2 | 10 | 10 | 0.645" | 1.5" | 1.2" | 0.09" | No | 3 | 0.2" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Steel | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 2 | 10 | 10 | 0.83" | 1.29" | 2" | 0.09" | No | 5 | 0.19" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Steel | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 2 | 10 | 10 | 0.83" | 1.3" | 2" | 0.09" | No | 2 | 0.19" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 2 | 10 | 10 | 0.83" | 1.5" | 1.2" | 0.09" | No | 3 | 0.2" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Steel | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 2 | 10 | 10 | 0.83" | 1.5" | 2" | 0.11" | No | 3 | 0.2" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Steel | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 3 | 10 | 10 | 0.83" | 2.53" | 2.13" | 0.11" | No | 3 | 0.2" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Steel | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 4 | 10 | 10 | 0.645" | 0.78" | 2.5" | 0.08" | No | 3 | 0.2" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Steel | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 5 | 10 | 10 | 0.645" | 0.78" | 2.5" | 0.08" | No | 3 | 0.2" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 5 | 10 | 10 | 0.83" | 0.78" | 2.5" | 0.08" | No | 3 | 0.2" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 6 | 10 | 10 | 0.645" | 1.21" | 2.5" | 0.11" | No | 5 | 0.2" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Steel | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 6 | 10 | 10 | 0.83" | 1.21" | 2.5" | 0.11" | No | 5 | 0.2" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Steel | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 7 | 10 | 10 | 0.645" | 1.22" | 2" | 0.09" | No | 7 | 0.2" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Steel | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 7 | 10 | 10 | 0.83" | 1.22" | 2" | 0.09" | No | 7 | 0.2" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Steel | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 8 | 10 | 10 | 0.645" | 1.63" | 3.5" | 0.13" | No | 3 | 1/4" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 9 | 10 | 10 | 0.645" | 1.2" | 1.5" | 0.08" | No | 2 | 0.2" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Steel | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 9 | 10 | 10 | 0.83" | 1.2" | 1.5" | 0.08" | No | 2 | 0.2" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Steel | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 10 | 10 | 10 | 0.645" | 1.2" | 1.5" | 0.08" | No | 2 | 0.2" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Steel | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 10 | 10 | 10 | 0.83" | 1.2" | 1.5" | 0.08" | No | 2 | 0.2" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Steel | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 11 | 10 | 10 | 0.6" | 0.94" | 1.82" | 0.07" | No | 2 | 0.24" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Steel | 00000000 | 0000 |
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 |