Industrial Gas Springs GS-8 to GS-70

Industrial Gas Springs GS-8 to GS-70
The ACE gas spring range includes push

type and pull type (traction) gas springs
all designed for the industrial environ- Force adjustable to your
ment. specific requirements –
ACE industrial gas springs are mainte- with gas valve
nance free and self-contained. They are ex. stock!”
available with body diameters from 8 mm
up to 70 mm, and forces from 10 N up to
13 000 N ex. stock.
Gas Valve
ACE gas springs offer a high service
life with a hard ceramic coating on
the piston rod. Also an integrated low
friction bearing with grease chamber
which provides a very low break away
force (GS-15 to GS-40). Filled with High
All of which are superior to a conventio- Pressure
nal gas spring. It also allows them to be Nitrogen Gas
mounted in any orientation, although rod
downwards is preferable if you want to Precision Steel Tube –
take advantage of the built-in end posi- Powder Coated for
tion damping. The optional valve allows Corrosion Protection
the force to be adjusted to your specific Metering Orifice for
requirements. A wide variety of inter- Controlled Extension and
changeable end fittings makes installa- Compression Velocities
tion easy and versatile. They are univer-
sally applicable wherever you have lifting Oil Zone for End Position Damping
and lowering. They remove the need for and Lubrication (Recommended
“muscle power” and provide controlled mounting position: piston rod
motion for lids, hoods, machine guards downwards)
etc. The ACE Selection Software quickly Integral Grease Chamber
specifies the correct gas spring for your for Increased Lifetime
individual application and we can deliver,
usually within 24 hours.
ACE traction gas springs work in pull
direction and are available with body
Bearing Bush
diameters of 19 mm and 28 mm.
Function: ACE industrial gas springs provide a maintenance

free sealed for life system, being filled with high pressure ni-
trogen gas. The oil zone filling provides end position damping
and internal lubrication for a long lifetime. On the extension
Issue 9.2007 Specifications subject to change
stroke of the gas spring, for example when opening a car

Piston Rod with tailgate, the nitrogen gas flows through the metering orifice
Hard Ceramic in the piston to provide a controlled opening speed and the
Coating oil zone provides damping at the fully open position to avoid
impact damage. The gas spring should be mounted “rod
down” for this damping to be effective. On closing the tailgate
the gas spring helps support
the weight. The metering orifice
controls the extension and
compression velocities of the
118 gas spring.
Operating fluid: Nitrogen gas
and oil (for end damping)
Mounting: In any position
Operating temperature
range: -20 °C to 80 °C
On request: Without damping,
extended length damping,
special force curves, special
118 lengths, alternative end fittings.
Function, Calculation and Mounting Tips
Gas springs are universally accepted, wherever you want an orifice in the piston from the full bore side of the piston to
to push, pull, lift, lower, or position covers, lids or other the annulus. The nitrogen is compressed by the volume of
components by hand without using an external energy the piston rod. As the piston rod is compressed the pressure
source. increases, so increasing the reaction force (progression).
ACE gas springs are individually filled to a predetermined The force depends on the proportional relationship between
pressure to suit a customer’s requirement (extension Force the piston rod and the inner tube diameter, which is approxi-
F1). The cross-sectional area of the piston rod and filling mately linear.
pressure determines the extension force F = p*A. During
the compression of the piston rod, nitrogen flows through
Gas Spring Force-Stroke Characteristics

Standard Gas Spring (Push Type)
Type 1 Progression 2 Friction FR
approx. % approx. in N
GS-8 28 10
GS-10 20 10
F4 GS-12 25 20
hressniodn FR GS-15 27 20
F3 Ceoinmfpare When compressing the piston rod, there is an additional GS-19 36 - 42 3 30
friction force caused by the contact pressure of the seals GS-22 39 - 50 3 30
F2
reionnd (this only occurs during the compression stroke) FR GS-28 60 - 95 3 40
aEuxstefanhs GS-40 47 - 53 3 50
F1 F3 = force at the beginning of the compression stroke
5 5 F4 = force at the end of the compression stroke GS-70 25 50
Total Stroke mm
Gesamthub
F1 = nominal force at 20 °C (this is the pressure figure normally used Type 1 Progression 2 Friction FR
when specifying the gas spring) approx. % approx. in N
GZ-19 10 20 - 40
F2 = force in the complete compressed position GZ-28 20 100 - 200
1 The Progression (the slope of the force line in
Traction Gas Spring (Pull Type)
the diagrams above) is due to the reduction of
the internal gas volume as the piston rod moves
from its initial position to its fully stroked position.
The approx. progression values given above for
standard springs can be altered on request.
F4 Effect of Temperature: The nominal F1 figure
Outaus
warzidehStenro is given at 20 °C. An increase of 10 °C will increase
ke F3
When extending the piston rod, there is an additional force by 3.4%.
friction force caused by the contact pressure of the seals Filling Tolerance on F1 Force: -20 N to +40 N
F2 InwearindziSt FR or 5% to 7%
eheronke (this only occurs during the extension stroke) FR
F1 F3 = force at the beginning of the extension stroke 2 Depending on the filling force.
5 5 F4 = force at the end of the extension stroke 3 Depending on the stroke.
Gesamthub
Total Stroke mm
F1 = nominal force at 20 °C (this is the pressure figure normally used when specifying the gas spring)
F2 = force in the complete extended position
ACE gas springs are maintenance-free. DO NOT oil or grease

Service Life
the piston rod!
Filling tolerance: -20 N to +40 N or 5 % to 7 % The piston rod must be protected from any hits, scratches or
Effect of temperature: An increase in temperature of each dirt and especially paint. Damage to the surface finish of the
10 °C will increase force by approx. 3.4 %. piston rod will destroy the sealing system and cause loss of
Temperature range: -20 °C to +80 °C (special seals from pressure. The outer body must not be deformed or mechani-
-45 °C to 200 °C) cally damaged.
Mounting: The gas springs should ideally be installed with ACE gas springs can be stored in any position. Experience
the piston rod pointing downwards to use the end damping has shown that long storage periods do not result in loss
during the extension stroke to smoothly decelerate the moti- of pressure. However you may experience some ”stiction”
on of the gas spring. Some ACE gas springs have a uniquely requiring a higher effort to move the gas spring for the first
designed front bearing with an integrated grease chamber time after a long storage period.
allowing the gas spring to be mounted and operated in any Generally, ACE gas springs are tested to 70 000 to 100 000
position if required. complete strokes. This is equivalent to the seal lifetime (de-
When fitting the gas springs ensure that the stroke is pending on model size) to a distance travelled of 2 km up to
fully extended (GZ type fully compressed), this makes 10 km. During these tests the gas spring must not lose more
assembly and disassembly much easier. Support the than 5 % of its pressure. Depending upon the application and
moving mass/flap during assembly or disassembly to operating environment, the service life of these gas springs
prevent accidents. To avoid twisting or side loading, it is may be much longer. In practise 500 000 strokes or more
recommended that ball joints or other pivoted mounting have been achieved on some applications.
attachments are used. The mounting attachments must Lifetime for traction gas spring see pages 132 and 133.
always be securely tightened onto the threaded studs of the 119
gas spring.
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Industrial Gas Springs
Adjustment Instructions Valve, Filling Kit
Adjustment Instructions Valve
GS GZ Adjustment Instruction
1. Hold gas spring piston rod down.
2. Remove any fitting attached to the body end of the gas
spring (GZ version the piston rod).
3. Insert adjuster knob on thread end on the cylinder body
(on GZ version thread end on the piston rod). When
resistance is felt, proceed slowly and with caution. This
opens the valve and you can hear the nitrogen escaping
and reducing pressure. Turn back the adjusting knob im-
mediately, to avoid too much nitrogen being discharged.
4. After adjustment, remove the Adjuster knob, mount the
end fittings and test the gas spring in your application.
If necessary repeat the procedure.
If you use 2 gas springs in parallel, both gas springs should
have the same force to avoid bending forces or side load on
the application. If necessary return to ACE to refill both gas
springs to the same (average) force. If too much nitrogen is
discharged, the units can be returned to ACE for re-gassing.
Gas Spring Refilling Kit
The ACE gas spring refilling kit gives the ability to fill, or
adjust pressure (or force) of a Gas Spring on site. You gain
independence and flexibility. The refilling kit includes all the
parts necessary to fill your ACE gas springs on site. Only the
high pressure nitrogen bottle is not included in the kit.
Gas spring refilling kit with one filling bell.

Please indicate the thread size.
Ordering Example: gas spring refilling kit GS-19
additional filling bell GZ-19
Independence and
flexibility!”
Available filling bells

M3.5–8: GS- 8
M3.5–10: GS-10
M3.5–12: GS-12
120 M5: GS-15

M8: GS-19
GS-22
GZ- 19
M10: GS-28
GZ- 28
M14: GS-40
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Calculation and Safety Hints
Calculation
To obtain the ideal selection to give the optimum operation

for a gas spring it is important to identify the following points:
gas spring size
required gas spring stroke
mounting points on flap and frame
extended length of the gas spring
required extension force
hand forces throughout the complete movement
on the flap
With our free calculation service you can eliminate the
time-consuming calculation and fax us your details. Just
complete the information shown on the calculation formulae
page number 122. Please attach a sketch of your appli-
cation (a simple hand sketch is sufficient) in side view. Our
application engineers will determine the optimum mounting
points and calculate the ideal situation to satisfy your
Calculation offer
requirements.
with all required details
You will receive a quotation showing the opening and closing for assembly!”
forces and our recommended mounting points to suit your
application.
Safety Instructions
Gas springs are filled with pure nitrogen gas. Nitrogen Gas springs are maintenance free. Do not grease or oil the
is an inert gas that does not burn or explode and is not piston rod.
poisonous. Please note!: the internal pressure of gas
The piston rod must not be painted and should be protected
springs can be up to 300 bar. Do not attempt to open or
against shocks, scratches and dirt. The cylinder should not
modify them.
be deformed as such damage would destroy the sealing
ACE gas springs will operate in surrounding temperatures system.
from -20 °C to +80 °C. We can equip our springs with special
ACE gas springs can be stored in any position. Pressure lost
seals to withstand temperatures as low as -45 °C or as high
through long storage is not to be expected. There are no
as +200 °C. Gas springs should not be placed over heat or in
known negative values, but there may be a sticking effect the
open fire!
first time you compress a spring. This may require a higher
Disposal/Recycling: initial force to operate the gas spring for the first time (initial
Gas Springs consist mostly of metal and the metal could be breakaway force).
recycled, but first the gas pressure must be removed. Please The tolerance for the installation length is generally deemed
ask for our disposal recommendations which advise how to to be ± 2 mm. If very high demands are placed on durability
depressurize the gas springs and make them safe to recycle. and stability, please avoid the combination of small diameter
All gas springs are marked with the part number, the produc- + long stroke + high force.
tion date and a warning sign “Do not open high pressure”. We The filling tolerance is -20 N to 40 N or 5 % to 7 %.
are not responsible for any damages of any kind that arises
due to goods that are not marked accordingly.
Gas springs should be installed with the piston rod down-
wards. This position ensures best damping quality. Only ACE
gas springs include an integrated grease chamber which
allows for alternative mounting opportunities.
Gas springs should not be exposed to tilting or side load
forces during operation or whilst static (this can cause ben-
ding of the piston rod or early wear).
121
Calculation Formulae
Case 1 (e.g. Flap) Case 2 (e. g. Hood)
Ope
α (8 g Angl
nin
0°) e
Starting Angle
(-12°= 348°)
gle
ing 0°)
An
en (9
Op α
In this example: In this example:

Starting Angle = 270° Starting Angle = 348°
Opening Angle = +90° Opening Angle = +80°
Push type Pull type Desired Mounting Fittings

Case 1 Case 2 (with attached sketch only)
End Fitting End Fitting
Input Date
Gas Spring Fixing points
A A
The fixed point XF and YF of the frame and the moving point
XL and YL of the flap are critical for the optimum operation.
Therefore please attach a sketch of your application on B Stud Thread B
separate paper (a few lines with their dimensions are
sufficient)! C Angle Ball Joint C
Moving mass m kg
No. of gas springs in parallel n pcs D Clevis Fork D
Number of movements /day
Ambient temperature T °C
E Swivel Eye E
(if not shown by the sketch)
Radius of centre of gravity RM mm
Radius of hand force RH mm F Inline Ball Joint F
Starting angle (0 ° to 360 °) °
Opening angle (–360 ° to +360 °) α ° G Ball Socket G
(– = downwards, + = upwards)
Dimensions of the flap: thickness mm
Distance between flap and pivot: The end fittings are interchangeable.
Upper side OK = mm, Lower side UK = mm e.g.: -CE C = Angle Ball Joint, E = Swivel Eye
Comments Requirement per year

Machine type/reference
122 Sender
Co. Dept.
Address Name
Telephone Fax
Internet E-Mail
Please copy, complete and fax to ACE: Fax +49- (0)2173 - 9226 - 89
Industrial Gas Springs GS-8 (Push Type)
Extension Forces 10 N to 100 N
(when Piston Rod Compressed up to 130 N)
End Fitting Standard Dimensions End Fitting

Ø 4,1 44breit
thick Ø 4,1
Ø8 44thick
breit
A3,5 Eye A3,5

Kugel
Radius 8 Ø3 Ø8 8
R4R4 Hub
Stroke
12 L +/-22mm
L+/- mmausgefahren
extended 12
B3,5 M3,5x0,6
Dimensions Stud Thread B3,5
5 5
C3,5 Ø 13 Ø8
Type Stroke
mm
L
extended Angle Ball Joint C3,5
GS-8-20 20 72
GS-8-30 30 92
8,5 GS-8-40 40 112
6 GS-8-50 50 132
18 GS-8-60 60 152 18
10
M4x0,7 GS-8-80 80 192
36°
D3,5 Ø4 Ordering Example GS-8-30-AC-30 Clevis Fork D3,5
Type (Push Type)
8 4 Body Ø (8 mm)
Stroke (30 mm)
Piston Rod End Fitting A3.5
8 Body End Fitting C3.5
5 16 16
Nominal Force F1 30 N
24° Ø 7,8
E3,5 Ø4
5,3 The end fittings are interchangeable. Swivel Eye E3,5
For mounting accessories see page 141.
7
7,3 5 12
12
7
G3,5 Ø 13
Ø8
Ball Socket G3,5
4
Ø8
6 18
18
W3,5-8 Ø 11
Rod Shroud 5
LL==Stroke
Hub ++1010 Adjuster Knob U3,5
See page 120.
GS-8
Technical Data
Advice: We recommend mounting with piston rod

downwards to take advantage of the built-in end
position damping.
End position damping length: Approx. 5 mm
Progression: Approx. 28%, F2 max. 130 N
Available force range F1 at 20 °C: 10 to 100 N
Material: Body: black powder coated steel. Piston
rod: stainless steel (1.4305). End fittings: zinc plated
steel.
On request: Without damping, extended length dam-
ping, special force curves, special lengths, alternative
end fittings.
For mounting
accessories
see page 141.
123

Ø 4,1
Ø8 44 breit
thick Ø 4,1
44thick
breit
A3,5 Eye A3,5

Kugel
Radius 8 Ø3 Ø 10 8
R4
R4 Hub
Stroke
12 LL+/-
+/-22mm
mmausgefahren
extended 12
B3,5 M3,5x0,6
Dimensions Stud Thread B3,5
5 5
C3,5 Ø 13 Ø8
Type Stroke
mm
L
extended Angle Ball Joint C3,5
GS-10-20 20 72
GS-10-30 30 92
8,5 GS-10-40 40 112
6 GS-10-50 50 132
18 GS-10-60 60 152 18
10
M4x0,7 GS-10-80 80 192
36°
D3,5 Ø4 Ordering Example GS-10-80-AC-60 Clevis Fork D3,5
Type (Push Type)
8 4 Body Ø (10 mm)
Stroke (80 mm)
Piston Rod End Fitting A3.5
8 Body End Fitting C3.5
5 16 16
24° Ø 7,8
E3,5 Ø4
5,3 The end fittings are interchangeable. Swivel Eye E3,5
7
7,3 5 12
12
7
G3,5 Ø 13
Ø8
Ball Socket G3,5
4
Ø8
6 18
18
W3,5-10 Ø 13
Rod Shroud 5
L L==Stroke
Hub ++1010 Adjuster Knob U3,5
See page 120.
GS-10
Technical Data

position damping.
Progression: Approx. 20 %, F2 max. 120 N
steel.
124 On request: Without damping, extended length dam-
end fittings.
For mounting
accessories
see page 141.

Ø 4,1 4 thick
breit Ø 4,1
Ø8 44thick
breit
A3,5 Eye A3,5

Kugel
R4R4 Hub
Stroke
12 L+/-
L +/-22mm
mmausgefahren
extended 12
B3,5 M3,5x0,6
Dimensions
Stud Thread B3,5
5 5
C3,5 Ø 13 Ø8
Type Stroke
mm
L
extended
max. F1
N Angle Ball Joint C3,5
GS-12-20 20 72 180
GS-12-30 30 92 180
8,5 GS-12-40 40 112 180
6 GS-12-50 50 132 180
18 GS-12-60 60 152 180 18
10
M4x0,7 GS-12-80 80 192 150
GS-12-100 100 232 150
36°
GS-12-120 120 272 120
D3,5 Ø4 GS-12-150 150 332 100 Clevis Fork D3,5
8 4 Ordering Example GS-12-100-AA-30
Type (Push Type)
8 Body Ø (12 mm)
5 16 16
Stroke (150mm)
24°
E3,5 Ø4
5,3
Ø 7,8 Piston Rod End Fitting A3.5
Body End Fitting A3.5 Swivel Eye E3,5
7
The end fittings are interchangeable.
7,3 5 12
12 For mounting accessories see page 141.
G3,5
7
Ø 13
Ball Socket G3,5
Ø8
4
Ø8
6 18
18
W3,5-12 Ø 15,6
Rod Shroud 5
L =L =Stroke
Hub ++10
10 Adjuster Knob U3,5
See page 120.
GS-12
Technical Data

position damping.
steel.
On request: Without damping, extended length dam-
end fittings.
For mounting
accessories
see page 141.
125

Ø 6,1 6 thick
breit Ø 6,1
Ø 10 66 thick
breit
A5 Eye A5
Kugel
R5
R5 Hub
Stroke
16 L +/-2 2mm
L+/- mmausgefahren
extended 16
B5 M5x0,8
Dimensions
Stud Thread B5
5 5
C5 Ø 13 Ø8
Type Stroke
mm
L
extended
Angle Ball Joint C5
(Max. permitted
GS-15-20 20 67
GS-15-40 40 107
force 500 N)
8 GS-15-50 50 127
12
GS-15-60 60 147
10 22 GS-15-80 80 187 22
M5x0,8 GS-15-100 100 227
36° GS-15-120 120 267
GS-15-150 150 327
D5 Ø5 Clevis Fork D5
Ordering Example GS-15-150-AC-150
10 5
Type (Push Type)
Body Ø (15 mm)
10
6 20 Stroke (150 mm) 20
Ø 13
Piston Rod End Fitting A5
24°
E5 Ø6
4,5
Ø 10 Body End Fitting C5
Swivel Eye E5
6 The end fittings are interchangeable.
12 For mounting accessories see page 141.
12 30
10 30
F5 M5x0,8 AF13
SW13 Ø8
Inline Ball Joint F5
45°
10
20 28 28
G5 Ø 13
Ø8 Ball Socket G5
(Max. permitted
4,5 force 500 N)
Ø8
12 22
22
W5-15
Rod Shroud Ø 19
5
GS-15
L L==Stroke
Hub ++2020 Adjuster Knob U5
See page 120.
Technical Data
position damping.
126 Available force range F1 at 20 °C: 20 to 400 N
rod: ceramic coated steel. End fittings: zinc plated
steel.
On request: Without damping, increased damping
action at end of travel, special force curves, special
For mounting lengths, strokes alternative end fittings, stainless steel
accessories (see pages 134 to 139).
see page 141.

Ø 8,1 10 breit
thick Ø 8,1
Ø 14 10thick
10 breit
A8 Eye A8
Kugel
R7R7 Hub
Stroke
20 L +/-2 2mm
L+/- mmausgefahren
extended 20
B8 M8x1,25
Dimensions Stud Thread B8
9 8
Type Stroke L Angle Ball Joint C8
C8 Ø 20 Ø 13 mm extended
(Max. permitted
GS-19-50 50 164 force 1200 N)
GS-19-100 100 264
12 GS-19-150 150 364
15
GS-19-200 200 464
16,5 30 GS-19-250 250 564 30
M8x1,25 GS-19-300 300 664
36°
D8 Ø8 Ordering Example GS-19-150-AC-600 Clevis Fork D8

Type (Push Type)
16 8 Body Ø (19 mm)
Stroke (150 mm)
16
10 32 Body End Fitting C8 32
Ø 16 Nominal Force F1 600 N
24° Ø 12
E8 Ø8
6 The end fittings are interchangeable. Swivel Eye E8
8
13 16 36
F8 12 36
M8x1,25 SW15
AF15 Ø 12 (Max. permitted
45°
force 1200 N)
12
22 31 31
Ø 20
G8 Ø 13
Ball Socket G8
(Max. permitted
6 force 1200 N)
Ø 13
15 30
30
W8-19
Rod Shroud Ø 23
8
GS-19
LL==Stroke
Hub ++3030
Adjuster Knob U8
See page 120.
Technical Data
position damping.
End position damping length: Strong end position
damping approx. 20 to 60 mm (depending on the
stroke) and slow extension speed.
Progression: Approx. 36-42 %, F2 max. 995 N
steel.
For mounting
accessories On request: Without damping, standard length dam-
see page 142. ping, special force curves, special lengths, alternative 127
end fittings, stainless steel (see pages 134 to 139).
Extension Forces 80 N to 1 300 N
(when Piston Rod Compressed up to 1 950 N)

Ø 8,1 10 thick
breit Ø 8,1
Ø 14 1010thick
breit
A8 Eye A8
Kugel
Radius 14 Ø 10 Ø 22 14
R7R7 Hub
Stroke
20 L +/-22mm
L+/- mmausgefahren
extended 20
B8 M8x1,25
9 8
C8 Ø 20 Ø 13
Type Stroke
mm
L
extended
Angle Ball Joint C8
GS-22-50 50 164
(Max. permitted
GS-22-100 100 264 force 1200 N)
12 GS-22-150 150 364
15
GS-22-200 200 464
16,5 30 GS-22-250 250 564 30
M8x1,25 GS-22-300 300 664
36° GS-22-350 350 764
D8 Ø8
GS-22-400
GS-22-450
400
450
864
964
Clevis Fork D8
GS-22-500 500 1 064
16 GS-22-550 550 1 164
8
GS-22-600 600 1 264
GS-22-650 650 1 364
16 GS-22-700 700 1 464
10 32 32
24° Ø 16
Ø 12
E8 Ø8
6
Ordering Example GS-22-150-AE-800 Swivel Eye E8
Type (Push Type)
8 Body Ø (22 mm)
13 Stroke (150 mm)
16 36
F8 12 36
Body End Fitting E8 Inline Ball Joint F8
M8x1,25 AF15
SW15 Nominal Force F1 800 N (Max. permitted
45° Ø12
force 1200 N)
12
22 31 31
G8 Ø 20
Ø 13 Ball Socket G8
(Max. permitted
6
force 1200 N)
Ø 13 15 30
30
W8-22 Ø 28
Rod Shroud 8
L =LStroke
= Hub ++ 30
30 GS-22 Adjuster Knob U8
See page 120.
Technical Data
position damping.
128 Progression: approx. 39 to 50 %, F2 max. 1950 N
steel.
On request: Without damping, standard length dam-
For mounting
accessories ping, special force curves, special lengths, alternative
see page 142. end fittings, stainless steel (see pages 134 to 139).

Ø 8,1 12breit
12 thick Ø 8,1
Ø 18 1212thick
breit
A10 Eye A10

Kugel
Radius 17 Ø 14 Ø 28 17
R9R9 Hub
Stroke
25 L +/-22mm
L+/- mmausgefahren
extended 25
B10 M10x1,5
9 13
C10 Ø 24 Ø 16
Type Stroke
mm
L
extended
Angle Ball Joint C10
GS-28-100 100 262
(Max. permitted
GS-28-150 150 362 force 1800 N)
16 GS-28-200 200 462
18
GS-28-250 250 562
20 35 GS-28-300 300 662 35
M10x1,5 GS-28-350 350 762
36° GS-28-400 400 862
D10 Ø 10
GS-28-450
GS-28-500
450
500
962
1 062
Clevis Fork D10
GS-28-550 550 1 162
20 GS-28-600 600 1 262
10
GS-28-650 650 1 362
GS-28-700 700 1 462
20 GS-28-750 750 1 562
12 40 40
E10 24° Ø 19 Ordering Example GS-28-150-EE-1200
Ø 10
7
Ø 15
Swivel Eye E10
Type (Push Type)
9 Body Ø (28 mm)
Stroke (150 mm)
16 18 Piston Rod End Fitting E10
43 43
14 Body End Fitting E10
F10 Nominal Force F1 1200 N Inline Ball Joint F10
M10x1,5 AF17
SW17 (Max. permitted
45° AF17
SW17 The end fittings are interchangeable. force 1800 N)
19
25 43 43
W10-28
Rod Shroud Ø 32
13
L L==Stroke
See page 120.
GS-28
Technical Data

position damping.
Progression: Approx. 60 to 95 %, F2 max. 4875 N.
For mounting steel.
accessories
see page 142. On request: Without damping, standard length dam-
129
Large Industrial Gas Springs GS-40 (Push Type)

Ø 14,1 14
14 breit
thick Ø 14,1
Ø 25 1414thick
breit
A14 Eye A14

Kugel
Radius 21 Ø 20 Ø 40 21
R12,5
R12,5 Hub
Stroke
40 L +/-22mm
L+/- mmausgefahren
extended 40
B14 M14x1,5
15 15
Ø 30
Type Stroke L
Angle Ball Joint C14
C14 Ø 22
GS-40-100
mm
100
extended
317
(Max. permitted
GS-40-150 150 417 force 3200 N)
20 GS-40-200 200 517
25
GS-40-300 300 717
28 45 GS-40-400 400 917 45
M14x1,5 GS-40-500 500 1 117
36° GS-40-600 600 1 317
D14 Ø 14
GS-40-800
GS-40-1000
800
1 000
1 717
2 117 Clevis Fork D14
27 14 Ordering Example GS-40-150-DD-3500
Type (Push Type)
27
16 56 Body Ø (40 mm) 56
Stroke (150 mm)
E14 30° Ø 20
Ø 26 Piston Rod End Fitting D14
Ø 14
13
Body End Fitting D14 Swivel Eye E14
19
18 30 For mounting accessories see page 143.
57 57
18
F14 AF22
M14x1,5 SW22 (Max. permitted
30° AF24
SW24
force 3200 N )
18
40 56 56
W14-40
Rod Shroud Ø 45
15
LL==Stroke
See page 120.
GS-40
Technical Data

position damping.
Progression: Approx. 47 to 53%, F2 max. 7650 N.
130 Material: Body: black powder coated steel. Piston
steel.
For mounting
accessories On request: Without damping, standard length dam-
see page 143. ping, special force curves, special lengths, alternative
Large Industrial Gas Springs GS-70 (Push Type)
Extension Forces 2 000 N to 13 000 N
B24 M24x2 Stud Thread B24

Ø 30 Ø 70
Hub
Stroke
35 L+/- 2 mm
L +/- ausgefahren
2 mm extended 35
Dimensions
Type Stroke L
mm extended
D24 Ø 25
GS-70-100
GS-70-200
100
200
320
520 Clevis Fork D24
GS-70-300 300 720
GS-70-400 400 920
50 25 GS-70-500 500 1 120
GS-70-600 600 1 320
50 GS-70-700 700 1 520
32 100 GS-70-800 800 1 720 100
Ordering Example GS-70-200-EE-8000

Type (Push Type)
Body Ø (70 mm)
Stroke (200 mm)
E24 30° Ø 42
Piston Rod End Fitting E24
Body End Fitting E24 Swivel Eye E24
Ø 34
Ø 25 22
31 The end fittings are interchangeable.

30 40 Standard gas spring with valve.
94 94
30
W24-70 Ø 80
Rod Shroud
L =L Stroke
= Hub ++ 130
130
Technical Data
GS-70
position damping.
Available force range F1 at 20 °C: 2000 N to 13000 N
Material: Body: black powder coated steel or zinc
plated steel. Piston rod: hard chrome plated. End
fittings: zinc plated steel.
For mounting
accessories On request: Without damping, extended length dam-
see page 143. ping, special force curves, special lengths, alternative
end fittings, stainless steel.
131
Traction Gas Springs GZ-19 (Pull Type)
Traction (Pull) Forces 30 N to 300 N
(when Piston Rod Extended up to 330 N)

Ø 8,1 10 breit
10 thick Ø 8,1
Ø 14 1010thick
breit
A8 Eye A8
Kugel
R7R7
20 Hub
Stroke L +/-2 mm
L+/- 2 mmeingefahren
retracted 20
B8 M8x1,25
10 10
C8 Ø 20
Type Stroke
mm
L
retracted
Angle Ball Joint C8
Ø 13
GZ-19-30 30 112
(Max. permitted
GZ-19-50 50 132 force 1200 N)
12 GZ-19-100 100 182
15
GZ-19-150 150 232
16,5 30 GZ-19-200 200 282 30
M8x1,25 GZ-19-250 250 332
36°
D8 Ø8 Ordering Example GZ-19-150-AC-250 Clevis Fork D8
Type (Pull Type)
16 8 Body Ø (19 mm)
Stroke (150 mm)
16
10 32 Body End Fitting C8 32
24° Ø 16
Traction Force F1 250 N
E8 Ø8
6
Ø 12
The end fittings are interchangeable and must be positively
Swivel Eye E8
secured by the customer to prevent unscrewing (i.e. Loctite).
8
13 16 36
12 36
G8 Ø 20
Ø 13 Ball Socket G8
(Max. permitted
6 force 1200 N)
Ø 13
15 30
30
WZ8-19
Rod Shroud Ø 23
LL==Stroke
Hub ++3030
GZ-19
10
Technical Data
UZ8
Adjuster Knob Mounting: Can be mounted in any position. Install
See page 120. mechanical stop in extended position.

End position damping length: Without damping
Note: Lifetime approx. 2000 m
Available traction force range F1 at 20 °C:
30 to 300 N
Material: Body: black powder coated steel. End
fittings: zinc plated steel. Piston rod: hard chrome
plated.
132 On request: Special force curves, special lengths,
alternative end fittings, stainless steel.
For mounting
accessories
see page 142.
Traction Gas Springs GZ-28 (Pull Type)
Traction (Pull) Forces 150 N to 1 200 N
(when Piston Rod Extended up to 1 440 N)

Ø 8,1 thick
12 breit Ø 8,1
Ø 18 1212thick
breit
A10 Eye A10

Kugel
Radius 17 Ø 10 Ø 28 17
R9R9
25 Hub
Stroke LL+/-
+/-22mm
mmeingefahren
retracted 25
B10 M10x1,5
12 12
Type Stroke L
C10 Ø 24
mm retracted Angle Ball Joint C10
Ø 16 GZ-28-30 30 130 (Max. permitted
GZ-28-50 50 150 force 1800 N)
GZ-28-100 100 200
16 GZ-28-150 150 250
18 GZ-28-200 200 300
GZ-28-250 250 350
20 35 35
M10x1,5 GZ-28-300 300 400
GZ-28-350 350 450
36°
GZ-28-400 400 500
GZ-28-450 450 550
D10 Ø 10 GZ-28-500 500 600 Clevis Fork D10
GZ-28-550 550 650
GZ-28-600 600 700
20 10 GZ-28-650 650 750
20 Ordering Example GZ-28-150-EE-800

12 40 40
Type (Pull Type)
E10 24° Ø 19 Body Ø (28 mm)
Ø 10
7
Ø 15
Stroke (150 mm) Swivel Eye E10
Piston Rod End Fitting E10
9 Body End Fitting E10
Traction Force F1 800 N
16 18 43
14 43 The end fittings are interchangeable and must be positively
secured by the customer to prevent unscrewing (i.e. Loctite).
WZ10-28
Rod Shroud Ø 32
L L= =Stroke
Hub ++40
40
12 Technical Data
Mounting: Can be mounted in any position. Install
UZ10 GZ-28
mechanical stop in extended position.

Adjuster Knob
See page 120. End position damping length: Without damping
Progression: Approx. 20%, F2 max. 1440 N.
Note: Lifetime approx. 2 000 m
Available traction force range F1 at 20 °C:
150 to 1200 N
Material: Body: black powder coated steel. End
fittings: zinc plated steel. Piston rod: hard chrome
plated.
On request: Increased traction force, special force
curves, special lengths, alternative end fittings, stain-
For mounting less steel.
accessories
see page 142.
133
Gas Spring and Hydraulic Damper Accessories
End Fittings and Mounting Brackets
Just drill 4 holes – ACE does all the

rest!
By taking advantage of the very extensive

range of ACE end fittings and mounting
brackets you can easily and simply install
our gas springs and hydraulic dampers.
You profit from the variety of DIN Stan-
dard end fittings such as swivel eyes,
clevis forks, angle ball joints, inline ball
joints, and complementary ball sockets.
ACE also offers eye fittings made of wear
resistant steel to meet the higher speci-
fication requirements found in industrial
applications. With over 30 different types
available these newly developed moun-
ting accessories provide an extensive
range of cominations for optimum instal-
lations.
With the ACE Selection Programme you
can choose not only your gas springs but
also the ideal end fittings and mounting
brackets for your individual application
example.
The complete range of accessories

are also available as individual com-
ponents.
Interchangeable
Combinable
The wide range of mounting brackets available
140
140
Mounting Accessories for Gas Springs and Dampers
Accessories M3.5x0.6 GS-8, GS-10, GS-12, HB-12
A3.5 Eye C3.5 Angle Ball Joint D3,5 Clevis Fork E3,5 Swivel Eye G3,5 Ball Socket
DIN 71802 DIN 71752 DIN 648 DIN 71805
44thick
breit Ø 13 Ø8 Ø4 24° Ø 7,8 Ø 13
4,1 Ø8 Ø4 Ø8
5,3
M3,5
M3,5 8,5 8 4 M3,5 7 M3,5 M3,5
6 4
8 7,3 5 Ø8 6
6 10 18 8 12
4 12 M4x0,7 5 16 7 18
36°
1 max. force 225 N 1 max. force 225 N 1 max. force 225 N 1 max. force 225 N 1 max. force 225 N
1 max. force 180 N NA3.5 NG3.5 1 max. force 180 N OA3.5 OG3.5
3,5 4,5 12,5 1 Ø4 Ø8

4 Ø8
5
Ø8 2
Ø 3,3 Ø 4,3 16
10 4,5 13 1,5 5,5
Ø4 Ø8
0,5
16 5,5 4,5 5 18 5 4,5 4,5 14
1,5 19 3
Accessories M5x0.8 GS-15, HB-15
A5 Eye C5 Angle Ball Joint D5 Clevis Fork E5 Swivel Eye F5 Inline Ball Joint
DIN 71802 DIN 71752 DIN 648
breit
6 thick Ø 13 Ø8
Ø5 24° Ø 13
6,1 Ø 10 Ø 10 M5 AF13
SW13
Ø6 45° Ø8
M5 4,5
M5 8
12 10 5 M5 6 M5 M5
10 10 22 12 10
8 10 12
5 M5 30 20 28
16 6 20 10
36°
Attention! Must only be used
with compression loads.
1 max. force 800 N 1 max. force 500 N 1 max. force 800 N 1 max. force 800 N 1 max. force 500 N
G5 Ball Socket 1 max. force 500 N MA5 1 max. force 500 N NA5 NG5
DIN 71805
Ø 13
Ø8
6,5 6 7 13
M5
4,5 9 10
13 Ø 14
12 Ø 6,4
Ø 8 2,5 Ø 5,5 5
2,5 20 4 16 Ø6
22 Ø6 Ø8
1,3
36 18 34 10 10
1 max. force 500 N 51 9,5 2 40 5
1 max. force 180 N OA5 OG5 1 max. force 500 N PA5 PG5
1 Ø6 Ø8 10
2
Ø10
5 Ø6 Ø8
Ø 4,3 16 2,5 41 55
13 1,5 5,5 Ø 5,2
2,5 8
5 18 5 14 Ø 14
6 6,5 44 14 7 21
1 Attention! Max. static load in Newtons. Beware force increase during compression (progression) and observe max. force limit.
141
Accessories M8x1.25 GS-19, GS-22, GZ-19, HB-22, HB-28, HBS-28, DVC-32
DIN 71802 DIN 71752 DIN 648
10 thick
breit Ø 20 Ø 13 Ø8
8,1 Ø 14
24° Ø 12
Ø 16
M8 AF15
SW15 Ø 12
M8 Ø8 45°
6
M8 12 16 8 M8
15 8 M8 M8
14
10 16,5 30 16 13 12
16
6 20 M8 10 32 36 22 31
12
36°
1 max. force 3 000 N 1 max. force 1 200 N 1 max. force 3 000 N 1 max. force 3 000 N 1 max. force 1 200 N
G8 Ball Socket 1 max. force 1 800 N MA8 ME8 1 max. force 1 200 N NA8 NE8 NG8
DIN 71805
Ø 20
Ø 13
8 7 11 7 8,5 14,5
M8 13
6 9 10
15 13 Ø 16
Ø 13 Ø 6,4
Ø 5,5 5
30 2,5 20 Ø8 4 16 Ø8 Ø8 Ø13
Ø8
1,3
36 18 34 10
51 9,5 2 40 5 10
1 max. force 1200 N
1 max. 1 max. force 1 200 N

force 1 200 N OA8 OE8 OG8 PA8 PE8 PG8
2 Ø8 Ø8 Ø 13
10 2
Ø16
10 Ø8 Ø8 Ø13
Ø 5,5 30 2,5 5 41 55
23 3 3 8 Ø 5,1 5
2,5 9
7 55 7 17,5 Ø 16
10 11 10 8,5 44 15 11 22,5
15 8,5
Accessories M10x1.5 GS-28, GZ-28, HBS-35
DIN 71802 DIN 71752 DIN 648
12 breit
thick Ø 24 Ø 16 Ø 10
24° Ø 15
Ø 19
AF17
8,1 Ø 18 M10 SW17
M10 Ø 10 45° AF17
SW17
7
M10 16 20 10 M10
18 9 M10 M10
17 35
20 20 16 18 19
15
9 25 M10 12 40 43 25 43
14
36°
1 max. force 1 800 N MA10 ME10
13 9
9
13
Ø 6,4
2,5 20 Ø8 Ø10
4
36 18
51 9,5
1 max. force 1 200 N OE10 1 max. force 1 200 N PE10

142 2
Ø 10
Ø 16
Ø16
10 2 Ø 10
Ø 5,5 30 4 41 55
23 3 Ø 5,5 4
7 55 7 44 10
10 9 15 9
Accessories M14x1.5 GS-40, HB-40
DIN 71802 DIN 71752 DIN 648
14 breit
thick Ø 22
Ø 30 Ø 14 30° Ø 26
14,1 Ø 25 Ø 20
Ø 14 M14x1,5 AF22
SW22
M14x1,5 13 30° AF24
SW24
M14x1,5 20 27 14 M14x1,5 19
25 M14x1,5
M14x1,5
21 18
18 28 45 27 30 18
12 40 16 56 18 57
M14x1,5 40 56
36° Attention! Must only be used
ME14 1 max. force 10 000 N ND14 1 max. force 10 000 N
26 20
12 12
Ø 14 Ø 14
20
28 20
10 8
6 M8x1,25 6 M8x1,25
46 40 36
60 50 14
Accessories M24x2 GS-70, HB-70, HBS-70
D24 Clevis Fork 1 max. force 50 000 N E24 Swivel Eye 1 max. force 50 000 N
DIN 71752 DIN 648
Ø 25 30° Ø 34
Ø 42
Ø 25
22
50 25 M24x2 31 M24x2
30 40
50 94
32 100 30
ME24 1 max. force 50 000 N ND24 1 max. force 50 000 N
40 32
20 20
Ø 25 Ø 25
33
45 40
20 12
10 M12x1,75 12 M12x1,75
70 60 56
90 80 24
143
Industrial Gas Springs
Application Examples
ACE industrial gas springs make opening and closing

doors of rescue helicopters easier.
The maintenance-free, sealed systems are installed in
the access doors of helicopters of the type EC 135.
There, they allow the crew to enter or exit the helicopter
quickly, thus contributing to enhanced safety.
The GS-19-300-CC gas springs provide a defined re-
traction speed and secure engagement of the door lock.
The integrated end position damper allows gentle closing
of the door and saves wear and tear on the valuable,
lightweight material.
Doors open and

close safely
Industrial gas springs: For safety entry and exit
ACE industrial gas springs prevent injuries during

maintenance work on harvesting machines.
The blades of corn pickers are arranged under plastic
hoods, which assure proper material flow within the ma-
chine. For maintenance purposes, the hoods, weighing
about 7 kg, must be lifted up. To protect maintenance
personnel from injury by falling hoods, they are kept in
the open position by industrial gas springs of the type
GS-22-250-DD.
Another advantage they offer is their stability under
rough operating conditions due to their ceramic hard-
ness structure on the piston rod and the powder-coated
housing.
144
Protection
under the hood
Enhanced protection: Industrial gas springs secure heavy hoods

Industrial Gas Springs GS-8 to GS-70

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The ACE gas spring range includes push

Function: ACE industrial gas springs provide a maintenance

stroke of the gas spring, for example when opening a car

Gas Spring Force-Stroke Characteristics

ACE gas springs are maintenance-free. DO NOT oil or grease

Adjustment Instructions Valve

Gas Spring Reﬁlling Kit

Gas spring reﬁlling kit with one ﬁlling bell.

Issue 9.2007 Speciﬁcations subject to change

Available ﬁlling bells

120 M5: GS-15

To obtain the ideal selection to give the optimum operation

Case 1 (e.g. Flap) Case 2 (e. g. Hood)

In this example: In this example:

Push type Pull type Desired Mounting Fittings

Comments Requirement per year

End Fitting Standard Dimensions End Fitting

A3,5 Eye A3,5

Advice: We recommend mounting with piston rod

End Fitting Standard Dimensions End Fitting

A3,5 Eye A3,5

Advice: We recommend mounting with piston rod

End Fitting Standard Dimensions End Fitting

A3,5 Eye A3,5

Advice: We recommend mounting with piston rod

End Fitting Standard Dimensions End Fitting

End Fitting Standard Dimensions End Fitting

D8 Ø8 Ordering Example GS-19-150-AC-600 Clevis Fork D8

End Fitting Standard Dimensions End Fitting

End Fitting Standard Dimensions End Fitting

A10 Eye A10

Advice: We recommend mounting with piston rod

End Fitting Standard Dimensions End Fitting

A14 Eye A14

Advice: We recommend mounting with piston rod

End Fitting Standard Dimensions End Fitting

B24 M24x2 Stud Thread B24

Ordering Example GS-70-200-EE-8000

31 The end ﬁttings are interchangeable.

End Fitting Standard Dimensions End Fitting

See page 120. mechanical stop in extended position.

End Fitting Standard Dimensions End Fitting

A10 Eye A10

20 Ordering Example GZ-28-150-EE-800

mechanical stop in extended position.

Just drill 4 holes – ACE does all the

By taking advantage of the very extensive

The complete range of accessories

Issue 9.2007 Speciﬁcations subject to change

The wide range of mounting brackets available

Accessories M3.5x0.6 GS-8, GS-10, GS-12, HB-12

3,5 4,5 12,5 1 Ø4 Ø8

Accessories M5x0.8 GS-15, HB-15

Accessories M8x1.25 GS-19, GS-22, GZ-19, HB-22, HB-28, HBS-28, DVC-32

1 max. 1 max. force 1 200 N

Accessories M10x1.5 GS-28, GZ-28, HBS-35

1 max. force 1 800 N MA10 ME10

1 max. force 1 200 N OE10 1 max. force 1 200 N PE10

Accessories M14x1.5 GS-40, HB-40

ME14 1 max. force 10 000 N ND14 1 max. force 10 000 N

Accessories M24x2 GS-70, HB-70, HBS-70

ME24 1 max. force 50 000 N ND24 1 max. force 50 000 N