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APPLICATION GUIDE

Industrial gas springs for machines and commercial equipment

Gas springs for equipment covers, guards and access panels, with locking options for adjustable supports. Match the existing part or provide a drawing with mounting details.

Industrial & Commercial Equipment — gray application model with gas spring locations highlighted in red
Application model · red highlights identify gas spring locations
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Machine access cover concept — Fixed machine enclosure to the hinged service cover.
APPLICATION CONCEPTMachine access cover

Fixed machine enclosure to the hinged service cover.

01

Machine covers & guards

Inspection panels, protective hoods and service covers

What to identify

Original part; cover travel; lengths; force and connections

Packaging-machine guard concept — Fixed machine frame to the raised protective hood.
APPLICATION CONCEPTPackaging-machine guard

Fixed machine frame to the raised protective hood.

02

Packaging & food equipment

Equipment lids and maintenance access. For washdown areas, see stainless gas springs for food machinery.

What to identify

Cover function; cleaning exposure; dimensions; material requirements

Cleaning-machine service cover concept — Fixed chassis bracket to the raised maintenance cover.
APPLICATION CONCEPTCleaning-machine service cover

Fixed chassis bracket to the raised maintenance cover.

03

Cleaning & service equipment

Hoods, lids and service panels

What to identify

Operating environment; original marking; both ends

Adjustable workstation concept — A release-controlled spring works inside the guided column; housing is opened for illustration.
APPLICATION CONCEPTAdjustable workstation

A release-controlled spring works inside the guided column; housing is opened for illustration.

04

Workstations & controls

Gas-assisted work surfaces and adjustable operator supports

What to identify

Locking behavior; travel; control/release method

Equipment enclosure concept — Fixed cabinet side to the top-hinged access panel.
APPLICATION CONCEPTEquipment enclosure

Fixed cabinet side to the top-hinged access panel.

05

Enclosures & display equipment

Access flaps and service openings

What to identify

Panel opening direction; mounting space; connection dimensions

Application concepts show example mechanisms and gas spring locations. Use your installed part, dimensions and connections to define the final fit.

MATCHING NOTES

Match access, support or adjustment.

Machine guards and inspection covers usually need controlled opening and support. Adjustable tables and control panels can require position locking. Capture the fitted unit, mounting clearance, force and working environment with the equipment reference.

Published application & size references

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3 published references

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.

Cross-reference: SUSPA 01625010

Clevis gas spring reference - 224 mm / 80 mm stroke

Welded clevis / clevis gas spring

Reference size with a selectable force; compare the clevis interface.

Reference specifications

Drawing length L: 224 ±2 mm / 8.82 in (nominal)
Stroke: 80 mm / 3.15 in
Selectable force: 50–420 N / 11.2–94.4 lbf
Published type 16-1 selectable force range; force must be specified for the requested part.
Tube / rod diameter: 15 / 6 mm
Technical reference: 16-1-111-90-A17-B17
Published dimension L in manufacturer's drawing
Welded clevis / clevis

Cross-reference: SUSPA 01625011

Clevis gas spring reference - 264 mm / 100 mm stroke

Welded clevis / clevis gas spring

Reference size with a selectable force; compare the clevis interface.

Reference specifications

Drawing length L: 264 ±2 mm / 10.39 in (nominal)
Stroke: 100 mm / 3.94 in
Selectable force: 50–420 N / 11.2–94.4 lbf
Published type 16-1 selectable force range; force must be specified for the requested part.
Tube / rod diameter: 15 / 6 mm
Technical reference: 16-1-131-110-A17-B17
Published dimension L in manufacturer's drawing
Welded clevis / clevis

Cross-reference: SUSPA 01625013

Clevis gas spring reference - 366 mm / 150 mm stroke

Welded clevis / clevis gas spring

Reference size with a selectable force; compare the clevis interface.

Reference specifications

Drawing length L: 366 ±2 mm / 14.41 in (nominal)
Stroke: 150 mm / 5.91 in
Selectable force: 50–420 N / 11.2–94.4 lbf
Published type 16-1 selectable force range; force must be specified for the requested part.
Tube / rod diameter: 15 / 6 mm
Technical reference: 16-1-189-154-A17-B17
Published dimension L in manufacturer's drawing
Welded clevis / clevis

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FOR Machine builders / Industrial-parts distributors

A clear parts list makes a clearer quote.

  • Equipment/application
  • Part number or drawing
  • Assembled lengths and stroke
  • Force and required function
  • End fittings
  • Environment and quantity
Gas spring mounting lengths: fully extended L1, fully compressed L2 and stroke S equals L1 minus L201 / MEASUREMENTExtended and compressed lengthMOUNTING CENTER TO MOUNTING CENTERFULLY EXTENDEDL1 / Extended lengthFULLY COMPRESSEDL2 / Compressed lengthSTROKES = L1 - L2Use the same mounting references in both positions.Schematic. The short rod neck and end-fitting geometry depend on the actual assembly.
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