Define the part
Start with geometry, material, interfaces, performance, volume, and timing.
PROCESS CONCEPT — NOT A FACILITY OR CUSTOMER INSTALLATION
MANUFACTURING PATH 06.4
Gas Springs
Define the force curve and motion before choosing a locking or non-locking configuration.
PATH FAMILYOther Custom SolutionsPRIMARY INPUTDrawing + requirementsQUOTE FOCUSDelivered component scopeFinal fit depends on the actual geometry, material, volume, tooling, secondary operations, test, timing, and proposed manufacturing resource.
PROCESS FIT BEFORE PIECE PRICE
Make the manufacturing question explicit before routing the RFQ.
A gas spring is a sealed hydropneumatic actuator, but successful selection depends on the mechanism geometry, force through travel, stroke, package, end fittings, mounting angles, temperature, cycle rate, damping, locking behavior, and safety strategy.
Lupton helps organize the open questions so the proposed manufacturing resource can confirm process, capability, tooling, quality evidence, pricing, and lead time against the actual program.
Compare the path
Compare tooling, piece economics, secondary operations, change risk, and delivered scope.
Confirm the resource
Verify the facility, equipment, quality plan, capacity, test method, and responsible team.
CAPABILITY & RFQ SCOPE
Keep the process and delivered-part scope together.
Each card remains a starting point. The drawing and program requirements determine the actual manufacturing fit.
01
Force & geometry
The force requirement changes with mechanism geometry and position.
- Load, center of gravity, pivot locations, and motion path
- Required force through the full travel
- Stroke and extended/compressed lengths
- Available envelope and interference check
02
Configuration & mounting
Define how the mechanism should move, hold, release, and stop.
- Locking or non-locking configuration
- Damping and end-of-stroke behavior
- End fittings, brackets, orientation, and mounting angles
- Release mechanism, controls, and adjacent hardware
03
Environment & validation
Treat the gas spring as part of the safety and service strategy.
- Temperature, corrosion, contamination, and outdoor exposure
- Cycle rate, expected life, and duty pattern
- Overtravel, guarding, redundancy, and failure behavior
- Force verification, functional test, documentation, and replacement plan
APPLICATION & PROCESS EXAMPLES
Use visual context without turning an image into a capability claim.
Published photography is preserved where available. Concept visuals appear only on routes with a verified photography gap and are labeled accordingly.
RESOURCE & QUALITY GATE
Confirm the proposed resource and evidence before award.
Legacy equipment, certification, capacity, tolerance, savings, product-performance, and service-life claims are not treated as blanket Lupton capabilities. Verify them against the product and manufacturing resource actually quoted.
Verify before selection
01Proposed product, manufacturing resource, and responsible technical contact
02Current configuration, materials, interfaces, and operating limits
03Critical dimensions, functional acceptance criteria, and inspection plan
04Required testing, records, certifications, and traceability
05Secondary operations, packaging, installation, and service considerations
06Availability, release quantity, program timing, and change-control plan
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