A small quantity of oil is inserted into the lockable gas spring so that in its normal rod down position, the seal is lubricated for maximum life. Other orientations are possible by the addition of an oil chamber.
| Flexible 10/23 | Flexible 10/28 | |
| Admissible P1 force | from 34 to 270 Pounds | from 34 to 270 Pounds |
| Body diameter B | 23 | 28 |
| Maximum force required to depress the plunger (P2 is the force 5mm from full compression) | 14% of force P2 | 14% of force P2 |
A flexible locking gas spring has nitrogen gas on both sides of the piston. When the force is removed the rod will return to its original position, while remaining locked, giving the characteristic flexing movement.Gas is compressible so if sufficient force is applied to the rod when it is in its locked state, either in tension or compression, the gas will compress and the strut rod will move a few millimeters from its locked position.
Calculate the shoulder length for a flexible locking gas spring
Shoulder Length = (stroke x multiplier) + Shoulder length constant
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| Flexible 10/23 | Flexible 10/28 |
| K factor obtained (P2/P1) | 1.4 | 1.2
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| Shoulder length constant | 3.58" | 3.58" |
| Multiplier | 2 | 2 |
