LX Gas Spring Resource
Compare gas springs and gas struts, understand terminology differences, and choose the right part for industrial, automotive, furniture, and OEM applications.
In most B2B sourcing and engineering discussions, gas spring and gas strut refer to the same type of motion control component: a sealed cylinder with compressed nitrogen gas, a piston rod, seals, and oil damping. The word gas spring is often used in engineering and industrial design, while gas strut is common in automotive, marine, RV, and replacement markets.
The terminology matters because buyers may search with different words. A vehicle service buyer may ask for tailgate gas struts. A machinery engineer may ask for lift gas springs. A furniture designer may describe cabinet lift supports. The selection information is still the same: force, stroke, length, fittings, mounting points, and environment.
In vehicle suspension, a strut can be a structural suspension part. That is not the same as a gas spring used to support a hood, trunk, hatch, toolbox, or equipment cover. LX Gas Spring supplies gas springs and gas struts for lifting, positioning, damping, and controlled motion, not vehicle suspension struts.
For sourcing, describe the application and provide dimensions rather than relying only on the name. A gas strut for a hatch and a gas spring for a machine guard may have similar internal principles but different fittings, force, corrosion requirements, and safety expectations.
Use lift gas springs /products/lift gas springs when the application needs assisted opening and hold open support. Use lockable gas springs /products/lockable gas springs when the moving part must hold at selected positions after adjustment. Use SS316 stainless steel gas springs /products/stainless steel gas springs where moisture, salt air, cleaning, or corrosion exposure is important. Use dampers when controlled closing or soft motion matters more than lifting force.
Common applications include toolbox lids /applications/toolbox , truck toolboxes /applications/truck toolbox , medical equipment /applications/medical , industrial equipment /applications/industrial equipment , marine hatches /applications/marine , vehicle compartments, furniture, windows, and containers.
Send the application, panel weight, opening angle, mounting points, extended length, compressed length, stroke, force if known, end fitting type, quantity, and working environment. If replacing an existing gas strut, include photos of the printed marking and both end fittings.
Use the dimensions guide /resources/gas spring dimensions and force calculator /resources/gas spring force calculator to prepare your RFQ before contacting LX Gas Spring.
Either is fine. The most important information is the application, dimensions, force, mounting points, and fittings.
No. The term is common in automotive, but many industrial buyers also use gas strut for the same component.
Can LX Gas Spring customize both gas springs and gas struts?
Yes. Force, stroke, length, end fittings, material, brackets, and packaging can be reviewed for OEM requirements.