Complete eyelet assemblies
Gas springs supplied with eyelet ends for pin or pivot-bracket mounting. The hole size, eyelet width and mounting-center lengths describe the complete assembly.
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Compression Gas Springs
Lift supports for lids, hatches and covers.
01 / LIFT SUPPORT
Compression Gas Springs
Lift supports for lids, hatches and covers.
Horizon supplies compression gas springs as complete lift supports with selected end fittings, or as threaded-end units for your own mounting hardware. Used on vehicle hoods, furniture lids and equipment covers, these gas struts push outward to assist opening and support the moving panel.
Choose the required assembly form below. Length, stroke, force and both connections define the supplied configuration.
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ASSEMBLY OPTIONS
Compression assemblies and specification details.
Order the spring with its selected mounting ends, a threaded-end unit, or connection hardware for an existing assembly. Vehicle and furniture reference pages provide published application and dimension records to help identify the required version.
Threaded-end springs
Gas springs with threaded rod and tube ends for separate fittings. Threads and shoulder datums are defined before adding ball sockets, eyelets or clevis ends.
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Fittings and brackets
Ball sockets, ball studs, eyelets, clevis ends and brackets can be quoted with the spring or as connection hardware. Rod-end and tube-end connections are specified individually.
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How the assembled specification is described.
| Specification | Definition |
|---|---|
| Extended length L1 | Distance between the specified mounting references when fully extended, with the selected fittings included. |
| Compressed length L2 | Distance between the same mounting references at the specified compressed position. |
| Stroke S | L1 − L2, using unchanged end fittings and measurement references. |
| Tube / rod diameter | Two separate diameters, stated in that order. They do not determine the selected force on their own. |
| Force | A force value in N with a defined measuring position and conditions. Force is not the supported panel weight. |
| Connections | Rod-end and tube-end fittings defined separately, including their thread or pivot dimensions. |
Ball-joint lengths use ball centers; eyelet lengths use hole centers. Threaded-end drawings state their own end or shoulder reference. Both measuring positions use the same datums.
PRODUCT EXTERIORS
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Threaded ends, slender rods, cylinder profiles and connection choices. Each photograph retains the original product proportions.
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APPLICATIONS
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APPLICATION / 01Automotive Lift SupportsExplore applications ↗Uses & buying details
Find gas springs for hoods, liftgates, trunk lids and rear glass. Start with the original marking and the vehicle information to identify a replacement requirement.
APPLICATION / 02Pickup, RV & Trailer Gas StrutsExplore applications ↗Uses & buying details
Gas springs for truck-cap windows, tonneau covers, RV compartments and camper furniture. Identify the fitted accessory as well as the vehicle.
APPLICATION / 03Furniture Gas SpringsExplore applications ↗Uses & buying details
Find support and adjustment products for cabinets, beds, seating and gas-assisted furniture. Choose the furniture mechanism first, then match its gas spring and connections.
APPLICATION / 04Construction & Agricultural EquipmentExplore applications ↗Uses & buying details
Gas springs for machine hoods, cab access and service compartments. Identify the equipment and the exact access panel before matching the support.
APPLICATION / 05Industrial & Commercial EquipmentExplore applications ↗Uses & buying details
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 / 06Marine & Outdoor Gas SpringsExplore applications ↗Uses & buying details
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 / 07Medical & Rehabilitation EquipmentExplore applications ↗Uses & buying details
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.
MATCH AN EXISTING PART
Bring these details together.
- Existing part number or printed marking
- Extended and compressed mounting-center lengths
- Stroke
- Force marking with unit
- Rod and tube diameters
- Rod-end and tube-end fittings
- Quantity
FURTHER DETAILS
Connections and ordering.
Can I order complete supports or threaded-end units?
Both forms are part of the compression range. A complete support includes the selected mounting ends; a threaded-end unit is defined at its own thread or shoulder datums. The quotation identifies which form is included.
Can the force or end connections differ for the same application?
Yes. Similar-looking gas struts can use different forces, stroke lengths or mounting ends. We quote these as separate configurations, including the required rod-end and tube-end fittings, rather than treating appearance as a part specification.
Can you quote several references in one order?
Yes. Send your parts list with a quantity per line. Existing references and drawing-based specifications can be reviewed in the same inquiry; each quoted line identifies its selected assembly and packing requirement.
REAL PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION
See the mounting arrangement in motion.
Two positions of a physical lifting-frame demonstration. They show the mounting relationship; they are not a load rating or an installation drawing.
MATCHING DETAILS
Length, force and fit describe different things.
Measurement datums and dimensions
| Dimension | Record it this way |
|---|---|
| Extended / retracted length | Use identical mounting references at both positions; identify whether the end fittings are included. |
| Stroke | Travel between the specified end positions. With unchanged fittings and datums: stroke = extended length - retracted length. |
| Tube and rod diameters | Record both independently. Neither the thread size nor a similar outer tube identifies the force. |
| Threaded-end datums | A bare-thread or shoulder datum can differ from a ball-center datum. Mark the actual reference on the drawing. |
Force and full-travel checks
A defined force reading
State the force value in N together with the measurement position, direction and conditions. An F1 marking does not describe the entire stroke.
Force changes through travel
Compression reduces available gas volume in conventional compression designs. Seal friction also separates the compression and extension force curves.
The complete movement
Check opening effort, closing effort, travel speed, latch load and clearances across the full movement, including the intended temperatures.
A matched configuration
Keep both lengths, stroke, force, damping, both end fittings, materials and the drawing revision together. Matching only force is insufficient.
Confirm a compressed dimension from the drawing or an appropriate controlled check. Do not force a resistant unit closed simply to measure it.