JWF Technologies

Gas springs are often treated like a single-number selection. From an engineering perspective, the real requirement is not “a force.” It is controlled, repeatable motion across the full travel – under real conditions.

When motion control is wrong, you see it immediately on the floor:
⚠️ Stalling mid-stroke, then accelerating unexpectedly
⚠️ End-of-travel shock or bounce-back
⚠️ Operator effort that feels inconsistent across builds
⚠️ A motion profile that changes with environment and usage

Designing a Stabilus solution that behaves correctly means accounting for factors that are easy to overlook early:

✔️ Force behavior across travel (the “feel” is a curve, not a point)
✔️ Mounting geometry (mechanical advantage changes throughout the arc)
✔️ Temperature influence (operating effort can change with ambient conditions)
✔️ Holding requirements (where lockable solutions are needed—and what “hold” should mean)
✔️ Real-world variability (tolerances, wear, contamination exposure)

This is where collaboration matters. The right Stabilus selection is not only about the component – it's about how that component performs once integrated into the system.

As North America's largest Stabilus gas springs distributor, we're here to help!