Lockable Gas Springs
Rigid Locking In Extension - Semi Rigid In Compression Diameter D1 Ø 10MM - D2 Ø 23MM
Model 1023-LP
Rigid Locking Semi Compression 10MM/23MM. Rigid locking in pull and semi-rigid in push direction, the locking force in pull direction remains rigid up to the mechanical properties of the spring, in push direction the springs remains rigid until a value of 3.6/5.8*FORCE exceeded.

- Material
- Steel, nitrogen filled
- Made in
- Vernon, BC, Canada
- Quality system
- ISO 9001:2015
Part of Lockable Gas Springs · Rigid Locking in Extension - Semi Rigid in Compression
Technical specifications
| Rod D1Ø | 10MM / 0.39" |
|---|---|
| Cylinder D2Ø | 23MM / 0.91" |
| Stroke lengths (S) | 20-800MM / 0.79"-31.50" |
| Extended length EL1 | Stroke (S)*2.81 + 76MM / 2.99" / Stroke (S)*2.58 + 76MM / 2.99" / Stroke (S)*2.30 + 76MM / 2.99" / (shortest possible) |
| Extended length EL2 | Stroke (S)*2.81 + 76MM / 2.99" / Stroke (S)*2.58 + 76MM / 2.99" / Stroke (S)*2.30 + 76MM / 2.99" / (shortest possible) |
| Force (F1) range | 50-1300N / 11.25-292Lbs |
|---|---|
| Locking force in extension | Rigid |
| Locking force in compression | 3.6*Force |
| Speed | Normal/Slow/Fast |
|---|---|
| Working temperature | -35°C +90°C / -31°F +194°F |
| Progression ( approx.) | 35% / 50% / 100% |
| Rod | QPQ |
|---|---|
| Cylinder | Black |
End fittings, options and part numbers
![]() | ![]() | L: 9MM | 0.35" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Length (EL1/EL2): | Progression 35% | Stroke (S)*2.81 + 96MM / 3.78" | |
| Progression 50% | Stroke (S)*2.58 + 96MM / 3.78" | ||
| Progression 100% | Stroke (S)*2.30 + 96MM / 3.78" | (shortest possible) | |
![]() | ![]() | A: M8x1.25 B: Ø8.1MM C: 16MM D: 20MM E: 10MM | 0.319" 0.63" 0.79" 0.39" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Length (EL2): | Progression 35% | Stroke (S)*2.81 + 96MM / 3.78" | |
| Progression 50% | Stroke (S)*2.58 + 96MM / 3.78" | ||
| Progression 100% | Stroke (S)*2.30 + 96MM / 3.78" | (shortest possible) | |
![]() | ![]() | A: M8x1.25 B: Ø8.1MM C: 16MM D: 16MM E: 10MM | 0.319" 0.63" 0.63" 0.39" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Length (EL2): | Progression 35% | Stroke (S)*2.81 + 92MM / 3.62" | |
| Progression 50% | Stroke (S)*2.58 + 92MM / 3.62" | ||
| Progression 100% | Stroke (S)*2.30 + 92MM / 3.62" | (shortest possible) | |
![]() | ![]() | A: M8x1.25 B: Ø8.1MM C: 20MM D: 16MM E: 12MM | 0.319" 0.79" 0.63" 0.98" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Length (EL2): | Progression 35% | Stroke (S)*2.81 + 92MM / 3.62" | |
| Progression 50% | Stroke (S)*2.58 + 92MM / 3.62" | ||
| Progression 100% | Stroke (S)*2.30 + 92MM / 3.62" | (shortest possible) | |
![]() | ![]() | d2: M8x1.25 d1: Ø8MM B: 8MM G: 16MM L1: 42MM L2: 32MM | 0.315" 0.315" 0.63" 1.65" 1.26" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Length (EL2): | Progression 35% | Stroke (S)*2.81 + 108MM / 4.25" | |
| Progression 50% | Stroke (S)*2.58 + 108MM / 4.25" | ||
| Progression 100% | Stroke (S)*2.30 + 108MM / 4.25" | (shortest possible) | |
![]() | ![]() | d2: M8x1.25 d2/1: M8x1.25 A: 30MM d1: ball Ø13MM L2: 16.5MM | 1.18" 0.65" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Length (EL2): | Progression 35% | Stroke (S)*2.81 + 106MM / 4.17" | |
| Progression 50% | Stroke (S)*2.58 + 106MM / 4.17" | ||
| Progression 100% | Stroke (S)*2.30 + 106MM / 4.17" | (shortest possible) | |
![]() | ![]() | d2: M8x1.25 d2/1: 5/16-18UNC a: 30MM d1: ball Ø13MM L2: 16.5MM | 1.18" 0.65" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Length (EL2): | Progression 35% | Stroke (S)*2.81 + 106MM / 4.17" | |
| Progression 50% | Stroke (S)*2.58 + 106MM / 4.17" | ||
| Progression 100% | Stroke (S)*2.30 + 106MM / 4.17" | (shortest possible) | |
| - Valve: | V | ![]() | |
| - Rod protector: | R | ![]() | Stroke reduction 5MM |
| - Low temperature -45°C / -49°F | A | ||
| - High temperature 200°C / 392°F | B | ||
| - Extended thread length: | ![]() | ||
| - Cylinder end with groove: | ![]() | ||
| - Private label | P | ||
| Part # | Stroke (S) MM/INCH | Length (EL2) MM/INCH | Force N/Lbs | Speed | Working temp | Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2615 | 250 / 9.84 | 665 / 2618 | 300N / 68Lbs | Normal | Normal | |
- 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 1023-LP
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.











