Locking, Traction & Protection Tube Gas Struts

Traction Gas Struts (Pull Struts)

The force of the traction strut pulls the piston rod inward; the action is the opposite of a compression gas strut where the piston is pushed out from the cylinder.

Pull gas struts are used for doors, lids, hatches, loft ladders and hoods that need to stay closed. In its relaxed state the strut is compressed - you must pull to extend it.

• Black epoxy power coated cylinder
• Black nitro carbonised rod & hard chrome available on request.
• Both rod and cylinder ends threaded, with various end fitting available.
• Working temperature range -30^oC to +80^oC

Locking Gas Struts

Rigid and flexible locking gas struts with an inbuilt mechanism to stop the piston rod at any point of its stroke. Found in items such as office chairs, medical beds and tables.

• Stroke lengths of 50 to 300mm
• Adjustable tappet projection
• Rigid and flexible options
• Maintenance free

Protection Tubes

Protection Tubes are fitted to gas struts when they are to be used in an environment where the piston rod can be damaged from scratches or dents, or where contamination of the piston rod area could damage the seals.

• Can prolong the life of the gas strut in dirty and dusty environments.
• There is a 2mm reduction in the stroke of the gas strut if a protection tube is fitted.
• Protection tubes are available in plastic or metal
• Working temperature range -30^oC to -80^oC

Locking Protection Tubes

Safety locking tubes are designed to be simple to use and to prevent injury to the operator in the event of loss of gas pressure in the strut.

• Unit positively locks on full extension of the gas strut.
• Simple to use - locking automatically on extension and is released by pushing the safety tube at the correct point to allow the strut to compress.
• Single locking gas struts can be used in conjunction with a standard gas strut on any application.
• No need to separate safety locking mechanisms, keeping the unit neat and easy to use.
• Ensures peace of mind when working near a heavy object
• Black epoxy power coated cylinder

4mm Rod 12mm Body & Other Strut Sizes

Please use our contact form if you have a requirement for a particular size of gas strut not listed online - such as 4mm and 16mm+ rod gas struts.

For larger orders we can manufacture a custom gas strut within 3-8 weeks.