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Tension
Springs

Ameritool makes tension springs for doors, lids, hatches, and hoods that need to stay closed. These American-made products feature 316 stainless steel construction and always return to their relaxed state once extension is stopped. Unlike gas springs, tension springs work by keeping the piston rod in the closed position.
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About Tension Gas Springs

Our tension gas springs are versatile self-contained pneumatic devices engineered to provide up to 85 pounds of force, making them ideal for applications where controlled tension is required. Whether used on doors, lids, hatches, or hoods, these gas springs are designed to keep them securely closed with reliable performance.

 

Key Features:

  • High Tension Force: Capable of producing up to 85 pounds of force, our tension gas springs provide reliable tension control for a variety of applications.
  • Versatile Use: Ideal for doors, lids, hatches, and hoods that need to remain closed securely, these gas springs offer dependable performance in diverse applications.
  • Wide Temperature Range: Our gas springs are designed to operate effectively in a broad temperature range, from -10°F to 180°F (-23°C to 82°C). Additionally, we offer high temperature and low temperature seal packages for extreme environments, ensuring reliable performance in any condition.

Tension Springs Types

Find adjustable force and fixed force tension springs from Ameritool. These oil-filled devices operate over a wide temperature range and come in various stroke and length measurements.

Learning About Tension Springs

Ameritool is North America’s leading supplier of stainless steel tension springs, products that are also known as reverse acting gas springs, traction gas struts, and pulling gas springs. 


Tension spring applications include tensioners on belt drives.

A tension spring pulls the piston rod inward. This is the opposite direction of a gas spring.
0.750 in. (19.1 mm)
-40° F to 300° F (-40° C to 148° C)