gas spring selector

The Guden gas spring calculator will help you identify the best spring for your requirements.

Calculating your spring needs follows a simple process:

  1. Provide Guden with the specification in the form below
  2. We will reach out to provide you with our suggestions for a gas spring and some mounting points for your testing. You will typically hear from us within 24 hours.
  3. We will be pleased to provide you with samples of the gas spring and mounting hardware for you to test in your application. Custom gas spring samples can take as little as 1 day to be shipped out.
  4. Let us know how the samples worked in your application. We are here to get you a gas spring that works for you.

Guden also offers a complete line of hardware for your metal cabinets or related products: brackets, hinges, latches, handles - Guden has all of your cabinet and lid hardware needs.

Receive Gas Spring Samples Fast

Once you complete this form, Guden will contact you within 24 hours. After we confirm your specifications, a custom sample gas spring will generally be shipped within a day.

If you do not have the information required to fill out the form below, please fill out as much as you can. One of our gas spring specialists will be in touch to assist with your selection.

Spring Operational Requirements

    This is critical to fully describe spring and door positions

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Input the following coordinates in door-closed position

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  • All positions are indicated as if the closed door is laying along the x axis, as shown in the image.

Input the orientation

door orientation
  • The orientation is described by the angle between the direction of gravity and the closed door, as shown in the examples to the left.

Describe your mount point requirements, if any

gs mount point
  • The moving end is the mount point which moves as the door opens.
  • The fixed end is the mount point on the frame which never moves.

Input the expected temperature range of application

(The standard temperature range is -20°C to +80°C.)

Desired door behavior and other comments

For example: "Door must hold open and hold shut but balance halfway."
Or: "Door must lift entirely by itself after unlatching."

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