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An overhead cabinet flap, a storage-bed base, a wall bed and a reclining backrest need different motion and mounting arrangements. Note the existing mechanism and the number of gas springs used. Furniture fitted with electric or hydraulic drives belongs to a different component category.
Third-party brand names and part numbers are shown for cross-reference only. Send the reference and quantity; we quote gas springs made in our own factory and confirm the dimensions and connections in your quotation.
Cabinet flaps and lids
Gas struts for upward-opening kitchen, overhead and storage-cabinet flaps, in standard, soft-stop and positioning versions. The 22 published references cover 18 mm MDF/chipboard flaps and 4 mm glass in metal or aluminum frames, from 45 N to 120 N. Two examples:
Cross-reference: SUSPA S0162551218 mm MDF/chipboard cabinet flap - standard, 50 N
Upward-opening cabinet flap
For the specified mounting arrangement and 18 mm MDF/chipboard; listed flap sizes, weight and spring quantity are one conditional example.
Reference specificationsDrawing length L: 244 ±2 mm / 9.61 in (nominal)
Max. stroke: 85 mm / 3.35 in
Force: 50 N / ≈11.2 lbf
Extended mounting-center length as defined in the reference drawing
C9 rod-side attachment S06210024; C7 tube-side attachment S06210025 with pin S06210026
Mounting example: 18 mm MDF/chipboard; 600 mm wide; 351–400 mm high; 2.5–2.8 kg; 2 springs. Applies only to the specified mounting geometry.
Cross-reference: SUSPA S016255244 mm glass in metal/aluminum frame cabinet flap - soft-stop, 50 N
Upward-opening cabinet flap
For the specified mounting arrangement and 4 mm glass in metal/aluminum frame; listed flap sizes, weight and spring quantity are one conditional example.
Reference specificationsDrawing length L: 245 ±2 mm / 9.65 in (nominal)
Max. stroke: 80 mm / 3.15 in
Force: 50 N / ≈11.2 lbf
Extended mounting-center length as defined in the reference drawing
C10 rod-side attachment S06710163; C11 tube-side attachment S06810013; 10 mm ball system
Mounting example: 4 mm glass in metal/aluminum frame; 600 mm wide; 351–400 mm high; 2.5–2.8 kg; 2 springs. Applies only to the specified mounting geometry.
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Office chair and stool gas lifts
Seat-height gas lift columns for swivel chairs and stools, matched by tube size, seat and base tapers, and adjustment travel. Two of the 12 published column references:
Cross-reference: Stabilus 086772Chair gas-lift column (STAB-O-MAT reference 086772)
Swivel-chair seat-height column
Match full column, taper position, seat/base interfaces and release mechanism; stroke differs from the published seat adjustment range.
Reference specificationsComplete chair gas-lift column
Drawing length L: 395.5 mm / 15.57 in
Stroke: 132.5 mm / 5.22 in
Spring extension force: 350 N / ≈78.7 lbf
Column drawing length L, not eye-to-eye strut length
Chair seat/base taper interfaces; taper position C is part-specific
Taper position C: 94 mm / 3.70 in; Standpipe length B: 220 mm / 8.66 in; Seat adjustment range: 120 mm / 4.72 in; Outer tube diameter: 50 mm / 1.97 in; Pressure tube diameter: 28 mm / 1.10 in; Drawing dimension A: 169–301.5 mm / 6.65–11.87 in
Spring extension force is not an occupant weight rating.
Cross-reference: Stabilus 103263Chair gas-lift column (STAB-O-MAT reference 103263)
Swivel-chair seat-height column
Match full column, taper position, seat/base interfaces and release mechanism; stroke differs from the published seat adjustment range.
Reference specificationsComplete chair gas-lift column
Drawing length L: 354.5 mm / 13.96 in
Stroke: 111.5 mm / 4.39 in
Spring extension force: 350 N / ≈78.7 lbf
Column drawing length L, not eye-to-eye strut length
Chair seat/base taper interfaces; taper position C is part-specific
Taper position C: 110 mm / 4.33 in; Standpipe length B: 200 mm / 7.87 in; Seat adjustment range: 100 mm / 3.94 in; Outer tube diameter: 50 mm / 1.97 in; Pressure tube diameter: 28 mm / 1.10 in; Drawing dimension A: 133–244.5 mm / 5.24–9.63 in
Spring extension force is not an occupant weight rating.
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Wall beds and foldaway beds
Gas springs (pistons) for lengthwise and side-mounting foldaway-bed mechanisms, from 400 N to 1,900 N. Two of the 10 published mechanism references:
Cross-reference: Häfele UK 271.99.220Foldaway-bed piston - lengthwise, 900 N
Foldaway-bed lengthwise mechanism
Legacy reference for Häfele mechanism 271.95.203; two pistons per fitting. Total bed weight includes frame, mattress and bedding.
Reference specificationsForce: 900 N / ≈202.3 lbf
Wall-bed mechanism example: mechanism 271.95.203; 2 pistons per bed; total bed weight 50 kg, including bed, mattress, bedding. Applies only to this reference mechanism and its mounting arrangement.
Cross-reference: Häfele UK 271.99.122Foldaway-bed piston - side mounting, 400 N
Foldaway-bed side mounting mechanism
Legacy reference for Häfele mechanism 271.95.204; two pistons per fitting. Total bed weight includes frame, mattress and bedding.
Reference specificationsForce: 400 N / ≈89.9 lbf
Wall-bed mechanism example: mechanism 271.95.204; 2 pistons per bed; total bed weight 40 kg, including bed, mattress, bedding. Applies only to this reference mechanism and its mounting arrangement.
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Lift-top and height-adjustable tables
Pneumatic table columns with 225 mm or 415 mm adjustment for side tables, lecterns and carts, and a lift-top mechanism for coffee and side tables. Two of the 5 published references:
Cross-reference: SUSPA 13652065Pneumatic table column (VariStand reference) - 415 mm adjustment, chrome
Side/bistro tables, lecterns, carts and overbed tables
Dimensions and 120 N value describe the complete VariStand column, not the internal gas spring.
Assembly matchingComplete pneumatic table column
Tabletop flange; base flange 3 x M6 on 58 mm pitch circle
Assembly reference — Extended length: 1040 mm; Compressed length: 625 mm; Stroke: 415 mm; Column force: 120 N; Tube diameters: 75 / 70 mm
Cross-reference: Häfele UK 643.12.201Lift-top coffee/side-table mechanism (Tavoflex reference)
Swing-up tabletop with access to storage below
Mechanism reference: 698 mm installation width and 5 kg reference load rating belong to the whole mechanism; bare strut dimensions and force are not published.
Assembly matchingComplete tabletop lifting mechanism
Match dimensions from the original assembly
Assembly reference — Installation width: 698 mm; Load capacity: 5 kg
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Recliners and adjustable backrests
Lockable gas springs for backrest and armrest adjustment, in EL1 and EL2 elastic-locking versions with strokes from 20 mm to 250 mm. The same 60 mm stroke in both versions:
Cross-reference: SUSPA 02752296EL1 elastic-locking reference - 60 mm stroke
Backrest / armrest adjustment
Backrest and armrest adjustment reference. Select the force, end fittings and release system, then match the exact seating mechanism and mounting geometry.
Reference specificationsDrawing length L: 190 mm / 7.48 in
Compressed: 130 mm / 5.12 in
Stroke: 60 mm / 2.36 in
Selectable force: 200–800 N / 45.0–179.8 lbf
Force selection and mounting interfaces are confirmed for the quoted assembly.
Tube / rod diameter: 22 / 10 mm
Manufacturer's standard-range drawing (extended / compressed length); confirm final mounting centers with the selected fittings
Tube-side attachment and rod-side release head selected separately
Force selection increments: 50 N / 11.2 lbf.
Cross-reference: SUSPA 02752307EL2 elastic-locking reference - 60 mm stroke
Backrest / armrest adjustment
Backrest and armrest adjustment reference. Select the force, end fittings and release system, then match the exact seating mechanism and mounting geometry.
Reference specificationsDrawing length L: 190 mm / 7.48 in
Compressed: 130 mm / 5.12 in
Stroke: 60 mm / 2.36 in
Selectable force: 200–1000 N / 45.0–224.8 lbf
Force selection and mounting interfaces are confirmed for the quoted assembly.
Tube / rod diameter: 28 / 10 mm
Manufacturer's standard-range drawing (extended / compressed length); confirm final mounting centers with the selected fittings
Tube-side attachment and rod-side release head selected separately
Force selection increments: 50 N / 11.2 lbf.
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For storage and ottoman beds, send the existing strut marking, both lengths and the force, or see storage bed gas struts.
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