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ISO 9001:2015+1 778 475-5611

Lockable Gas Springs

Elastic Locking Gas Springs Diameter D1 Ø 10MM - D2 Ø 28MM

Model 1028-EL

Elastic Locking Springs 10MM/28MM. Lockable gas springs can be found in many applications to help lifting, balancing or lowering objects without using external air or hydraulic equipment.

Lockable Gas Compression Springs Elastic Locking 10 28
Material
Steel, nitrogen filled
Made in
Vernon, BC, Canada
Quality system
ISO 9001:2015

Part of Lockable Gas Springs · Elastic Locking Gas Springs

Technical specifications

Dimensions1028-EL — technical specifications
Rod D1Ø10MM / 0.39"
Cylinder D2Ø28MM / 1.10"
Stroke lengths (S)20-800MM / 0.79"-31.50"
Extended length EL1Stroke (S)*2 + 77MM / 3.03" / (shortest possible)
Extended length EL2Stroke (S)*2 + 77MM / 3.03" / + cylinder end fitting
Force1028-EL — technical specifications
Force (F1) range50-1300N / 11.25-292Lbs
Behaviour1028-EL — technical specifications
SpeedNormal/Slow/Fast
Working temperature-35°C +90°C / -31°F +194°F
Progression ( approx.)25%
Finish1028-EL — technical specifications
RodQPQ
CylinderBlack

End fittings, options and part numbers

1028-EL — Part # 1608: Cylinder thread M10x1.50 or M8x1.25
1028-EL part # 1608, Cylinder thread M10x1.50 or M8x1.25 — assembled spring drawing1028-EL part # 1608, Cylinder thread M10x1.50 or M8x1.25 — end fitting dimension drawingM10x1.50 L: 11MM M8x1.25 L: 9MM0.43" 0.35"
Extended Length (EL1/EL2): Stroke (S)*2 + 77MM/3.03" ( shortest possible )
1028-EL — Part # 1618: Eye ends E10
1028-EL part # 1618, Eye ends E10 — assembled spring drawing1028-EL part # 1618, Eye ends E10 — end fitting dimension drawingA: M10x1.50 B: Ø8.1MM C: 19MM D: 25MM E: 12MM0.319" 0.75" 0.98" 0.47"
Extended Length (EL2): Stroke (S)*2 + 102MM/4.02" ( shortest possible )
1028-EL — Part # 1618.1: Eye ends E8
1028-EL part # 1618.1, Eye ends E8 — assembled spring drawing1028-EL part # 1618.1, Eye ends E8 — end fitting dimension drawingA: M8x1.25 B: Ø8.1MM C: 16MM D: 20MM E: 10MM0.319" 0.63" 0.79" 0.39"
Extended Length (EL2): Stroke (S)*2 + 97MM/3.82" ( shortest possible )
1028-EL — Part # 1618.5: Fixed eye end E28.0808
1028-EL part # 1618.5, Fixed eye end E28.0808 — assembled spring drawing1028-EL part # 1618.5, Fixed eye end E28.0808 — end fitting dimension drawingB: Ø8.1MM C: 19MM D: 15MM E: 8MM0.319" 0.75" 0.59" 0.315"
Extended Length (EL2): Stroke (S)*2 + 92MM/3.62" ( shortest possible )
1028-EL — Part # 1618.6: Fixed eye end E28.0810
1028-EL part # 1618.6, Fixed eye end E28.0810 — assembled spring drawing1028-EL part # 1618.6, Fixed eye end E28.0810 — end fitting dimension drawingB: Ø8.1MM C: 19MM D: 15MM E: 10MM0.319" 0.75" 0.59" 0.39"
Extended Length (EL2): Stroke (S)*2 + 92MM/3.62" ( shortest possible )
1028-EL — Part # 1618.7: Fixed eye end E28.0812
1028-EL part # 1618.7, Fixed eye end E28.0812 — assembled spring drawing1028-EL part # 1618.7, Fixed eye end E28.0812 — end fitting dimension drawingB: Ø8.1MM C: 19MM D: 15MM E: 12MM0.319" 0.75" 0.59" 0.39"
Extended Length (EL2): Stroke (S)*2 + 92MM/3.62" ( shortest possible )
1028-EL — Part # 1618.8: Fixed eye E28.1010
1028-EL part # 1618.8, Fixed eye E28.1010 — assembled spring drawing1028-EL part # 1618.8, Fixed eye E28.1010 — end fitting dimension drawingB: Ø10.2MM C: 19MM D: 15MM E: 10MM0.40" 0.75" 0.59" 0.39"
Extended Length (EL2): Stroke (S)*2 + 92MM/3.62" ( shortest possible )
1028-EL — Part # 1628: Clevis end C10
1028-EL part # 1628, Clevis end C10 — assembled spring drawing1028-EL part # 1628, Clevis end C10 — end fitting dimension drawingd2: M10x1.50 d1: Ø10MM B: 10MM G: 20MM L1: 52MM L2: 40MM0.39" 0.39" 0.79" 20.05" 1.58"
Extended Length (EL2): Stroke (S)*2 + 117MM/4.61" ( shortest possible )
1028-EL — Part # 1638: Angle ball joint A10
1028-EL part # 1638, Angle ball joint A10 — assembled spring drawing1028-EL part # 1638, Angle ball joint A10 — end fitting dimension drawingd2: M10x1.50 d2/1: M10x1.50 A: 35MM d1: ball Ø16MM L2: 20MM1.38" 0.79"
Extended Length (EL2): Stroke (S)*2 + 112MM/4.41" ( shortest possible )
1028-EL — options and accessories
- Valve:VOption valve
- Rod protector:ROption rodprotectorStroke reduction 5MM
- Low temperature -45°C / -49°FA
- High temperature 200°C / 392°FB
- Extended thread length:Option extended thread length
- Cylinder end with groove:Option cylinder end with groove
- Private labelP
1028-EL — Product Inquiry example:
Part #Stroke (S) MM/INCHLength (EL2) MM/INCHForce N/LbsSpeedWorking tempOptions
1618.6250 / 9.84592 / 23.31300N / 68LbsNormalNormal
  • Extended length (EL2) of a lockable gas compression spring is measured with rod fully extended and will change depending on type of actuator head. See category release systems for more information.
  • Thread piston rod: MF10x1x19MM.
  • Force (F1) measured with piston rod 5MM/ 0.20" compressed.
  • Progression rate will change depending on cylinder volume.
  • Connecting parts are interchangeable, go to product category connecting parts to view more options.
  • Please be advised that Extended Length EL2 will change depending on your choice of connecting parts.

Request a quote for 1028-EL

Every Gemini gas spring is built to order in Vernon, BC. Send us your stroke, force and end-fitting requirements and we will come back with a quotation.