Ameritool Gas Springs, Dampers, and Motion Control Solutions
Stainless Steel Gas Springs for Controlled Lifting, Lowering, and Damping
Ameritool gas springs, dampers, and tension springs provide smooth, controlled motion for lids, covers, doors, panels, and equipment components. These solutions help improve safety, protect equipment, and support reliable lifting, lowering, holding, and closing in demanding applications.
Through All Air Inc., customers can access Ameritool stainless steel motion control products for industrial, marine, aerospace, food service, and agricultural equipment.
Ideal applications include:
- Lids, covers, doors, and access panels
- Controlled closing and equipment support
- Motion damping to reduce impact or sudden movement
- Corrosion-resistant stainless steel applications
Explore Ameritool Motion Control Solutions
Ameritool Fixed Force Gas Springs for Controlled Lifting and Motion
Ameritool fixed force gas springs, also called gas struts or gas stays, provide preset force to help lift, support, counterbalance, and control motion in industrial and equipment applications. With force options from 5 to 150 lbs., these gas springs help improve operator safety, reduce manual effort, and support smooth, repeatable movement.
When doors, hatches, lids, or panels are difficult to lift or control, equipment can become harder to use and less safe to service. Ameritool fixed force gas springs provide consistent support for applications that require controlled opening, closing, or positioning.
Key benefits include:
- Preset force for consistent performance
- Supports lifting, counterbalancing, and motion control
- Suitable for vertical and horizontal travel
- Force options from 5 to 150 lbs.
- Standard operating temperature range from -10°F to 180°F
- High-temperature and low-temperature seal packages available
Common applications:
- Doors and hatches
- Safety lids and hoods
- Cargo doors
- Access panels
- Equipment covers and enclosures
625 Series Gas Springs
Ameritool 625 Series gas springs are designed for applications that require compact, controlled lifting or support in a smaller tube size.
Available options include:
- 0.625″ diameter tube
- Stroke lengths from 2.25″ to 8″
- Fixed force performance for lifting, holding, and counterbalancing applications
750 Series Gas Springs
Ameritool 750 Series gas springs provide controlled motion support for applications requiring a larger tube diameter and longer stroke options.
Available options include:
- 0.75″ diameter tube
- Stroke lengths from 2.25″ to 11″
- Fixed force performance for doors, hatches, lids, panels, and equipment access applications
Fixed Force Gas Springs for Controlled Lifting and Support
Ameritool fixed force gas springs, also called gas struts or gas stays, provide preset force for smooth lifting, lowering, holding, and motion control. Available from 5 to 150 lbs., these gas springs help simplify installation and deliver consistent performance in applications where controlled movement matters.
Key benefits include:
- Preset force for reliable, repeatable operation
- Supports lifting, counterbalancing, and controlled closing
- Suitable for vertical and horizontal travel
- Standard operating range from -10°F to 180°F
- High- and low-temperature seal packages available
Common applications:
- Doors, hatches, lids, and hoods
- Cargo doors and access panels
- Equipment covers and safety lids
Available series:
- 625 Series: .625″ diameter tube, 2.25″ to 8″ strokes
- 750 Series: .75″ diameter tube, 2.25″ to 11″ strokes
Adjustable Force Gas Springs for Heavy-Duty Motion Control
Ameritool adjustable force gas springs, also called gas struts or gas stays, provide controlled lifting, lowering, and counterbalancing with force ranges from 20 to 1200 lbs. The built-in bleed valve allows users to reduce pressure as needed, making it easier to fine-tune performance for the application.
Key benefits include:
- Adjustable force for application-specific motion control
- 316 stainless steel construction for durability and corrosion resistance
- Aircraft-quality bleed valve for controlled pressure adjustment
- Standard operating range from -10°F to 180°F
- High- and low-temperature seal packages available
Common applications:
- Heavy doors, hatches, lids, and access panels
- Equipment covers and industrial enclosures
- Applications requiring strong lifting, holding, or counterbalancing force
875 Series Adjustable Gas Springs
Ameritool 875 Series adjustable gas springs provide tunable force in a compact tube size for applications that require controlled lifting, holding, or counterbalancing.
Available options include:
- 0.875″ diameter tube
- Stroke lengths from 2″ to 16″
- Adjustable force performance for controlled motion applications
1165 Series Adjustable Gas Springs
Ameritool 1165 Series adjustable gas springs support higher-force applications that require longer stroke options and field-adjustable motion control.
Available options include:
- 1.165″ diameter tube
- Stroke lengths from 2″ to 24″
- Adjustable force performance for doors, hatches, panels, and equipment access applications
1750 Series Adjustable Gas Springs
Ameritool Carbon Steel Gas Springs for Economical Lift Assistance
Ameritool carbon steel gas springs provide reliable lift assistance and controlled opening force for non-corrosive environments. These gas springs help make lids, doors, hatches, panels, and equipment covers easier and safer to open, hold, and close.
When heavy access points are difficult to lift or control, operators can experience added strain, sudden movement, or inconsistent equipment operation. Ameritool carbon steel gas springs offer a cost-effective solution for smooth, supported motion in a wide range of industrial and equipment applications.
Key benefits include:
- Economical lift assistance for non-corrosive environments
- Controlled opening force for smoother motion
- Nitride-coated steel construction
- Available in industry-standard sizes and forces
- Mounting brackets and end fittings available for easier installation
- Supports lids, doors, hatches, panels, and equipment access points
Common applications:
- Machinery lids and covers
- Doors and hatches
- Access panels
- Automotive, marine, agricultural, and industrial equipment
- Applications where fixed lift support is needed
6 x 15 Series Gas Springs
Ameritool 6 x 15 Series carbon steel gas springs provide compact lift support for smaller doors, lids, hatches, and access panels.
Available options include:
- 0.625″ diameter tube
- Stroke lengths from 2.25″ to 8″
- Carbon steel construction for non-corrosive environments
8 x 18 Series Gas Springs
Ameritool 8 x 18 Series carbon steel gas springs provide controlled opening force for applications requiring a larger tube size and moderate stroke range.
Available options include:
- 0.75″ diameter tube
- Stroke lengths from 2.25″ to 10.2″
- Economical lift assistance for doors, hatches, panels, and equipment covers
10 x 22 Series Gas Springs
Ameritool 10 x 22 Series carbon steel gas springs support applications that require longer stroke lengths and dependable motion control in non-corrosive environments.
Available options include:
- 0.87″ diameter tube
- Stroke lengths from 10.6″ to 15″
- Fixed force lift support for larger lids, hatches, and access panels
Ameritool Specialty Gas Springs for Compact, Custom, and Application-Specific Motion Control
Ameritool specialty gas springs support applications where standard gas spring designs may not provide the right size, stroke, force adjustment, or performance characteristics. These solutions help engineers and maintenance teams solve motion control challenges in compact spaces, prototype systems, variable-load applications, and custom equipment designs.
Specialty gas spring options include:
- Micro gas springs for compact applications
- Telescopic gas springs for long extension and short compression
- Tank valve gas springs for heavy-duty lift assist with fine-force tuning
- Custom gas springs designed around unique application requirements
Micro Gas Springs
Ameritool micro gas springs provide controlled motion support for small or space-limited applications. Their compact design helps deliver reliable performance where standard gas springs may be too large.
Key benefits include:
- Designed for compact applications
- 316 stainless steel construction
- Supports small doors, lids, panels, and access points
- Ideal where installation space is limited
Telescopic Gas Springs
Ameritool telescopic gas springs are designed for applications that need a long extended length with a short compressed length. Their telescoping design helps provide greater motion range in a compact footprint.
Key benefits include:
- Long extended length with short compressed length
- Compact design for limited-space applications
- Supports controlled lifting, positioning, and access motion
- Useful when standard gas springs do not provide the required stroke relationship
Tank Valve Gas Springs
Ameritool tank valve gas springs provide heavy-duty lift assist with fine-force tuning, making them useful for prototyping and applications where load requirements may vary.
Key benefits include:
- Heavy-duty lift assistance
- Fine-force tuning while installed
- Useful for prototype applications
- Supports variable-load equipment and access points
Custom Gas Springs
Ameritool custom gas springs are manufactured to meet specific application requirements when standard gas springs are not the right fit. Custom options can help improve performance, fit, and reliability in unique motion control applications.
Custom options may include:
- Special seals and fluids
- Custom speeds and lengths
- Alternative rod and body materials
- Application-specific force and motion requirements
Ameritool Fixed-Rate Dampers for Controlled Speed and Motion
Ameritool fixed-rate dampers provide preset motion control for applications that require consistent travel speed without field adjustment. These dampers help slow movement, reduce impact, and improve the feel and safety of opening, closing, or positioning equipment.
When motion is uncontrolled, doors, lids, panels, and moving components can slam, shift too quickly, or create unnecessary wear. Ameritool fixed-rate dampers are designed to match specific application needs with controlled damping in extension, compression, or both directions.
Damper types include:
- Extension dampers for controlled speed as the rod extends
- Compression dampers for controlled speed as the rod compresses
- Dual-direction dampers for controlled motion in both directions
Common applications:
- Equipment doors and access panels
- Lids, hatches, and covers
- Industrial enclosures
- Motion control applications requiring preset travel speed
700 Series Compression Dampers
Ameritool 700 Series compression dampers control motion as the rod compresses into the tube, helping reduce slamming, impact, and uncontrolled closing movement.
Available options include:
- 0.75″ diameter tube
- Stroke lengths from 2″ to 8″
- Fixed-rate compression damping
700 Series Dual-Direction Dampers
Ameritool 700 Series dual-direction dampers provide controlled motion in both extension and compression for applications that need stable speed in both directions of travel.
Available options include:
- 0.75″ diameter tube
- Stroke lengths from 2″ to 8″
- Fixed-rate damping in both directions
700 Series Extension Dampers
Ameritool 700 Series extension dampers control motion as the rod extends out of the tube, helping slow movement and improve control during opening or travel.
Available options include:
- 0.75″ diameter tube
- Stroke lengths from 2.1″ to 7.5″
- Fixed-rate extension damping
850 Series Dampers
Ameritool 850 Series dampers provide fixed-rate motion control for applications requiring a larger tube size and longer stroke range.
Available options include:
- 1.165″ diameter tube
- Stroke lengths from 4.1″ to 16.1″
- Preset damping for controlled movement in application-specific designs
Ameritool Adjustable-Rate Dampers for Customizable Motion Control
Ameritool adjustable-rate dampers provide controlled motion with travel speed that can be increased or decreased to match the application. These dampers help reduce impact, prevent slamming, and improve equipment usability when fixed-speed damping is not flexible enough.
When doors, lids, panels, or moving components require a specific motion feel, adjustable dampers allow users to fine-tune travel speed by fully extending the unit and turning the rod until the desired speed is reached.
Key benefits include:
- Adjustable travel speed for application-specific motion control
- Damping control in both compression and extension
- Helps reduce impact, slamming, and uncontrolled movement
- Self-contained, maintenance-free design
- Built for demanding industrial and equipment applications
- 100% American made
Common applications:
- Equipment doors and access panels
- Lids, hatches, and covers
- Industrial enclosures and guards
- Applications requiring adjustable opening or closing speed
800 Series Adjustable Dampers
Ameritool 800 Series adjustable dampers provide tunable motion control for applications that require consistent damping through the stroke with field-adjustable travel speed.
Available options include:
- 1.165″ diameter tube
- Stroke lengths from 4″ to 16″
- Adjustable-rate damping for compression and extension
- Travel speed adjusted by extending the unit and turning the rod
Ameritool Fixed Force Tension Springs for Secure Closing Support
Ameritool fixed force tension springs, also called reverse acting gas springs, help keep doors, lids, hatches, and hoods securely closed. Unlike standard gas springs that push outward, tension springs pull the piston rod inward to provide controlled closing support.
When panels or access points need to stay closed, uncontrolled movement can create safety concerns, equipment wear, or poor usability. Ameritool fixed force tension springs provide preset, non-adjustable force for applications that require reliable closing assistance and easy installation.
Key benefits include:
- Preset fixed force from 35 to 85 lbs.
- Pulls the piston rod inward for reverse-acting support
- Helps keep openings closed and controlled
- 316 stainless steel construction
- Easy installation with no force adjustment required
- Temperature range from -40°F to 300°F
Common applications:
- Doors and lids
- Hatches and hoods
- Access panels
- Equipment covers
- Applications that need controlled closing force
400 Series Tension Springs
Ameritool 400 Series fixed force tension springs provide reverse-acting support for applications that need reliable closing force in a compact stainless steel design.
Available options include:
- 0.75″ diameter tube
- Stroke lengths from 2.11″ to 10.11″
- Fixed force tension support for doors, lids, hatches, and hoods
Ameritool Adjustable Force Tension Springs for Tunable Closing Support
Ameritool adjustable force tension springs, also called reverse acting gas springs, help pull doors, lids, hatches, and hoods closed with force that can be reduced by the end user. With a force range from 25 to 350 lbs., these tension springs support applications that need closing assistance, field adjustment, and reliable motion control.
When an opening needs to stay closed but the required force is difficult to predict, adjustable force tension springs provide a flexible solution. Their reverse-acting design pulls the piston rod inward, while the aircraft-quality bleed valve allows users to reduce force as needed without tools.
Key benefits include:
- Adjustable force from 25 to 350 lbs.
- Pulls the piston rod inward for reverse-acting support
- Helps keep doors, lids, hatches, and hoods closed
- Force can be reduced by the user without tools
- 316 stainless steel construction
- Aircraft-quality bleed valve
- Temperature range from -40°F to 300°F
- High-temperature and low-temperature seal packages available
Common applications:
- Doors and lids
- Hatches and hoods
- Access panels
- Equipment covers
- Applications requiring adjustable closing assistance
1100 Series Adjustable Tension Springs
Ameritool 1100 Series adjustable force tension springs provide high-capacity reverse-acting support for applications that need tunable closing force and longer stroke options.
Available options include:
- 1.165″ diameter tube
- Stroke lengths from 5.9″ to 27.9″
- Adjustable force tension support for doors, lids, hatches, hoods, and equipment access points
Ameritool Locking Mechanisms for Added Gas Spring Safety
Ameritool Ready-Switch for Gas Spring Activated Circuit Control
Ameritool Guard Tube Telescoping Sleeves for Gas Spring Rod Protection
Ameritool Bleed-Off Kits for Controlled Pressure Adjustment
Ameritool Mounting Brackets for Secure Gas Spring and Damper Installation
Ameritool Ball Studs for Secure Gas Spring and Damper Mounting
Ameritool End Mounts for Proper Gas Spring, Tension Spring, and Damper Installation
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