Industrial Gas Springs supplies a complete range of tension gas springs. They retract rather than extend. Sometimes referred to as traction springs, these units operate the opposite of compression gas springs. Mounting constraints often do not allow for the use of compression springs. Tension gas springs also find many uses as tensioners on mechanical assemblies and belt drives.Examples include doors and access panels hinged horizontally at the bottom and any type of cover or lid that must be pulled open or pulled shut. In order to accommodate a wide range of force and stroke requirements, IGS offers these units in both mild steel and stainless steel construction in a number of sizes.
| Size | Stroke Range | Force Range | K-Factor | Extended Length | Materials |
| 6/18 | 30 – 300 mm | 100-600 N | 1.55 | 2 X Stroke + 85 mm | Steel / Stainless |
| 8/23 | 30 – 400 mm | 200-1000 N | 1.60 | 2 X Stroke + 85 mm | Steel / Stainless |
| 10/28 | 30 – 500 mm | 300-1500 N | 1.60 | 2 X Stroke + 100 mm | Steel / Stainless |
| 14/40 | 50 – 500 mm | 500-3500 N | 1.70 | 2 X Stroke + 100 mm | Steel / Stainless |
The column headed Size refers to the rod and body diameters
To calculate the approximate pulled out (extended length) without fittings, use the formulas in the extended length column above.
