Live Work out the gas spring force and bracket positions for a hatch, with a live 2D simulation.
The Gas Spring World calculator takes a hatch's length, weight, thickness, hinge position and allowed hand force, and works out the spring force and the bracket coordinates on the hatch and the wall.
A 2D simulation draws the hatch, the wall and the spring with the opening angle, centre of gravity and key distances, and redraws as the values change.
- Hatch size, weight and hinge inputs
- Spring force and centre of gravity
- Bracket coordinates on hatch and wall
- Live 2D simulation of the mounting
- Metric and imperial, works on mobile
Which gas spring does this hatch need?
Fitting a gas spring to a hatch, lid or cabinet door depends on its size, weight and hinge position. Get the force or the mounting points wrong and the hatch slams shut or will not stay open. The Gas Spring World calculator works it out and shows the result.
What it does
- Enter the hatch details: extended length, hatch weight, thickness, hinge position, number of springs and the hand force allowed to close it
- Calculated values such as the centre of gravity, bracket mount and the force each spring needs
- Mounting coordinates for the brackets on the hatch and on the wall
- 2D simulation that draws the hatch, the wall and the spring, with the opening angle, the centre of gravity and every key distance labelled
- Metric or imperial units
How it is built
The calculator is a standalone web app that sits alongside the Gas Spring World store. The inputs feed the force and geometry calculations, and the simulation redraws as values change, so customers can try different mounting points and see the effect straight away. It works on phones as well as desktops.
Why it matters
Customers arrive knowing the size of their hatch, not the spring they need. The calculator bridges that gap, and the configurator then turns the answer into an order.
Gas Spring Calculator: common questions
What does the gas spring calculator work out?
It calculates the force each spring needs and the bracket mounting points for a hatch, based on its size, weight, hinge position and the allowed hand force.
Can I see how the spring will be mounted?
Yes. A 2D simulation draws the hatch, wall and spring with the opening angle, centre of gravity and key distances.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The calculator works on phones as well as desktops.
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