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EXPERT MANUFACTURERS IN GAS SPRINGS AND STRUTS
For over 40 years..
Metrol has been at the forefront of designing and manufacturing gas springs and gas struts that deliver precision and reliability for over 40 years. Our engineering expertise ensures motion control solutions that consistently perform, helping businesses across diverse industries achieve smooth, controlled movement in their applications.
With a wide range of products and a reputation for quality, we provide dependable solutions that meet the highest standards. Whether you need custom designs or off-the-shelf options, Metrol is your trusted partner for innovation and performance.
What are the benefits of using a gas strut?
Lifting
The force inside of a gas strut will aid you in lifting heavy things, such as only having to lift a boot lid up some of the way, before the strut extends fully and lifts it the rest of the way for you.
Counterbalancing
Gas struts help to balance against other forces, such as gravity, and make the user’s experience easier. For example, a car boot would usually fall down due to gravity; however, gas struts counterbalance this and keep it held up.
Damping
Due to the oil having a higher viscosity than gas, it will take longer for it to pass through the metering holes that are within the piston’s assembly. As a result, a natural damping effect will occur.
Tensioning
Traction gas struts produce tension and work against the pulling motion, attempting to compress inwards and therefore providing constant tension.
Clamping
Gas struts can securely hold your application in the desired position.
Anti-vibration
The nitrogen gas and oil inside of a strut reduce vibrations by absorbing shocks and acting as a damper.
Fail-safe
Instead of sudden failure causing the application to break, gas struts, if to fail, would slowly lose their pressure. This means no harsh slamming would occur and the oil inside would continue to function as a damping system.
What industries are gas struts used in?
Marine – Our stainless steel 316 gas struts can withstand corrosion against salt-water, making them ideal for underwater environments.
Transport – Gas struts can reliably be used to aid in the lifting of heavy doors, lids, and ramps, to stop them from dangerously slamming on the ground, which could ruin equipment and potentially injure someone.
Trailers – This industry often uses gas struts to help with the loading and unloading of trailers, making it easier and safer for the user. It also prevents the trailer’s door from slamming on the ground.
Industrial machinery – Gas struts can minimise the amount of effort the user has to put in by helping to hold up lids and upward-lifting doors. When closing these lids, the damping properties of a gas strut will ensure it doesn’t slam down, therefore breaking components and risking injury.
Furniture – Gas struts are often used in the furniture industry for space saving applications such as lift-up beds. They control the movement so that when somebody lifts the furniture up slightly, the strut will compress and pull it up the rest of the way.
Caravans & Motorhomes – Gas struts will minimise the effects of vibrations, making them ideal for the motorhome industry as these vibrations will not cause general wear and tear on the strut, and components will feel the effects less.
Food processing – Stainless steel 316 gas struts can be wiped down regularly and manufactured with food grade oil, ideal for meeting hygiene and safety requirements.
Pharmaceuticals – Repeated sterilisation of stainless steel 316 gas struts and the equipment they are attached to will not affect the quality of these struts.