Specify the materials for the working environment.
Horizon supplies stainless steel gas springs and connection hardware for hatch, locker and equipment-cover applications. The quoted assembly identifies the rod, cylinder and mounting-end materials alongside the lengths, stroke and force, so the hardware is selected for the same working environment.
Stainless gas struts can be supplied with selected end fittings or as threaded-end units. Material grade and exposure requirements apply to each component.
The rod and cylinder are identified separately in the material configuration.
Ball sockets, eyelets and mounting hardware are selected with the spring for the intended exposure.
Water, salt, cleaning agents and outdoor exposure affect the requirement.
Compression supports and locking applications need their own functional specification before the material configuration is finalized.
The silver-finish photograph illustrates exterior form. Material grade is confirmed in the quoted specification.
APPLICATION / 01Industrial & Commercial EquipmentExplore applications ↗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.
APPLICATION / 02Marine & Outdoor Gas SpringsExplore applications ↗Support hatch, locker and access-panel applications with a material and fitting specification suited to the exposure. Match the complete assembly, including mounting hardware.
APPLICATION / 03Medical & Rehabilitation EquipmentExplore applications ↗Gas springs for assisted adjustment in treatment furniture, rehabilitation seating and equipment access. Match the product to the device's specified motion and validation requirements.
They can be. We distinguish a threaded-end unit from a complete support with selected mounting ends. The material requirements cover the fittings, brackets and fasteners as well as the rod and cylinder.
No. Finish and material grade are different information. The quoted specification identifies the required material configuration; a photograph alone does not establish a grade or the material of every component.
The exposure determines the material discussion. Salt spray, immersion and cleaning chemicals are different conditions, and seals and other assembly materials also matter. Use the application conditions with the dimension and force requirements to define the order.
| Material discussion | What the grade tells you | What it does not establish |
|---|---|---|
| 304 family | An austenitic chromium-nickel stainless family used for many general corrosion-resistance requirements. | Suitability for every chloride, chemical or immersion condition. |
| 316 / 316L family | Molybdenum-alloyed austenitic grades used where greater corrosion resistance is required; 316L is the low-carbon version. | Seawater immunity, food-contact approval, sterilization suitability or the grade of every other component. |
| Complete assembly | Identify rod, cylinder, end fittings, brackets and fasteners individually. | A silver surface is not proof of a stainless grade, nor is one component's grade the grade of the whole assembly. |
This is a general grade comparison. Material availability and the documented configuration must be confirmed for the selected part and order.
Distinguish salt spray, occasional wetting, deposits and immersion. Record drainage, cleaning and temperature conditions.
Name the cleaner, dilution, contact duration, temperature, wash pressure and rinse method. Include seal and lubricant requirements.
Distinguish use near food from direct food contact. Identify the actual component, lubricant and documentation requirements.
State cleaning agents and intended cleaning or sterilization conditions. Material appearance does not establish medical-device approval.
Keep the part identification, component affected, photographs, exposure history, cleaning method, operating conditions and any damage together. Review the complete assembly rather than selecting a new grade from appearance alone.
