Global Standard Gas Springs GSH Type (G 1/8 Port) Body Only

This gas spring body is used inside linked mechanical support systems where consistent force and stable positioning are required. In injection molding and automation tooling, the G 1/8 port style enables dependable pneumatic transfer for smooth, controlled movement of linked linkages, clamps, and sliding assemblies.

Automotive fixture and handling mechanisms: pairing the correct outer diameter with the required stroke (10–125 mm) helps absorb vibration during part transfer, reducing impact on locating features while maintaining repeatable positioning over production cycles.

Packaging and industrial conveyor indexing: the smooth force profile supports controlled acceleration/deceleration, helping prevent jerky motion that can cause misalignment in cams and registers.

Why this variant fits: it is offered as a body-only component for linked systems, making it suitable when the linked system design already defines the remaining interface components and you need a reliable force element with a standardized G 1/8 port.

The provided data for this product does not specify a steel grade, heat treatment state, or measured hardness (HRC). As a result, material-specific properties such as wear resistance, toughness, and the exact heat treatment (e.g., quenched & tempered, nitrided) cannot be verified from the supplied information.

For gas-spring cylinder assemblies, engineers typically select cylinder materials based on fatigue resistance, corrosion performance, and dimensional stability under cyclic loading. In practice, higher wear resistance often trades off against toughness depending on the heat treatment route.

• Verification note: to select based on wear/cycle life, request the cylinder body material grade and heat treatment from the supplier’s technical sheet.
• Compatibility note: the body-only format means material selection primarily impacts cylinder life and seals’ operating durability rather than the port interface dimensions.

Use the listed outer diameter (D) and geometry to match your linkage envelope and mounting constraints. Available outer diameters are 50, 63, 75, 95, and 120 mm, so choose the smallest D that clears guides and keeps off-axis loads within your mechanism design limits.

Next, match the stroke (S) to the required travel: the product supports 10–125 mm. Then confirm the overall L dimension (cylinder length) is compatible with your available space: 72–302 mm.

• Force selection: choose the initial load (N) that aligns with your target closing/opening force requirement (9200, 15300, 23850, 42400, 66300 N).
• Tolerance/fit: this body-only item is designed to integrate with the rest of a linked system; ensure the G 1/8 port interface and any mating hardware meet your system’s seal and connector tolerances.
• Configurable vs fixed: D, S, L, and initial load are variable options within defined ranges; the G 1/8 port format is fixed for this series.