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Lockable Gas Springs

Semi-rigid in compression, rigid in extension

Model 1028-3

Diameter D1 Ø 10MM - D2 Ø 28MM

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Material
Steel, nitrogen filled
Made in
Vernon, BC, Canada
Quality documentation
ISO 9001:2015 certificate (2018–2020)

Part of Lockable Gas Springs · Rigid Locking in Extension - Semi Rigid in Compression

Technical specifications

Dimensions, 1028-3: technical specifications
Rod D1Ø10MM / 0.39"
Cylinder D2Ø28MM / 1.10"
Stroke lengths (S)20-300MM / 0.79"-11.81"
Extended length EL1Stroke (S)*2.81 + 86MM / 3.39" / Stroke (S)*2.63 + 86MM / 3.39" / Stroke (S)*2.42 + 86MM / 3.39" / (shortest possible)
Extended length EL2Stroke (S)*2.81 + 86MM / 3.39" / Stroke (S)*2.63 + 86MM / 3.39" / Stroke (S)*2.42 + 86MM / 3.39" / (shortest possible)
Force, 1028-3: technical specifications
Force (F1) range50-1300N / 11.25-292Lbs
Locking force in extensionRigid
Locking force in compression4.76*Force
Behaviour, 1028-3: technical specifications
SpeedNormal/Slow/Fast
Working temperature-30°C +80°C / -22°F +176°F
Progression ( approx.)35% / 50% / 100%
Finish, 1028-3: technical specifications
RodQPQ
CylinderBlack

End fittings, options and part numbers

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1028-3: Part # 3608: Cylinder thread M10x1.50 or M8x1.25
M10x1.50 L: 11MM 0.43" M8x1.25 L: 9mm 0.35"
Extended length (EL2):Progression 35%Stroke (S)*2.81 + 86MM / 3.39"(shortest possible)
50%Stroke (S)*2.63 + 86MM / 3.39"
100%Stroke (S)*2.42 + 86MM / 3.39"

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1028-3: Part # 3618: Eye end E10
A: M10x1.50 B: Ø8.1MM C: 19MM D: 25MM E: 12MM0.319" 0.75" 0.98" 0.47"
Extended length (EL2):Progression 35%Stroke (S)*2.81 + 111MM / 4.37"(shortest possible)
50%Stroke (S)*2.63 + 111MM / 4.37"
100%Stroke (S)*2.42 + 111MM / 4.37"

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1028-3: Part # 3618.1: Eye end E8
A: M8x1.25 B: Ø8.1MM C: 16MM D: 20MM E: 12MM0.319" 0.63" 0.79" 0.39"
Extended length (EL2):Progression 35%Stroke (S)*2.81 + 106MM / 4.17"(shortest possible)
50%Stroke (S)*2.63 + 106MM / 4.17"
100%Stroke (S)*2.42 + 106MM / 4.17"

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1028-3: Part # 3618.5: Fixed eye end E28.0808
B: Ø8.1MM C: 19MM D: 15MM E: 8MM0.319" 0.75" 0.59" 0.315"
Extended length (EL2):Progression 35%Stroke (S)*2.81 + 101MM / 3.98"(shortest possible)
50%Stroke (S)*2.63 + 101MM / 3.98"
100%Stroke (S)*2.42 + 101MM / 3.98"

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1028-3: Part # 3618.6: Fixed eye end E28.0810
B: Ø8.1MM C: 19MM D: 15MM E: 10MM0.319" 0.75" 0.59" 0.39"
Extended length (EL2):Progression 35%Stroke (S)*2.81 + 101MM / 3.98"(shortest possible)
50%Stroke (S)*2.63 + 101MM / 3.98"
100%Stroke (S)*2.42 + 101MM / 3.98"

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1028-3: Part # 3618.7: Fixed eye end E28.0812
B: Ø8.1MM C: 19MM D: 15MM E: 12MM0.319" 0.75" 0.59" 0.47"
Extended length (EL2):Progression 35%Stroke (S)*2.81 + 101MM / 3.98"(shortest possible)
50%Stroke (S)*2.63 + 101MM / 3.98"
100%Stroke (S)*2.42 + 101MM / 3.98"

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1028-3: Part # 3618.8: Fixed eye end E28.1010
B: Ø10.2MM C: 19MM D: 15MM E: 10MM0.40" 0.75" 0.59" 0.39"
Extended length (EL2):Progression 35%Stroke (S)*2.81 + 101MM / 3.98"(shortest possible)
50%Stroke (S)*2.63 + 101MM / 3.98"
100%Stroke (S)*2.42 + 101MM / 3.98"

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1028-3: Part # 3628: Clevis end C10
d2: M10x1.50 d1: Ø10MM B: 10MM G: 20MM L1: 52MM L2: 40MM0.39" 0.39" 0.79" 2.05" 1.58"
Extended length (EL2):Progression 35%Stroke (S)*2.81 + 126MM / 4.96"(shortest possible)
50%Stroke (S)*2.63 + 126MM / 4.96"
100%Stroke (S)*2.42 + 126MM / 4.96"

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1028-3: Part # 3638: Angle ball joint A10
d2: M10x1.50 d2/1: M10x1.50 a: 35MM d1: ball Ø16MM L2: 20MM1.38" 0.79"
Extended length (EL2):Progression 35%Stroke (S)*2.81 + 121MM / 4.76"(shortest possible)
50%Stroke (S)*2.63 + 121MM / 4.76"
100%Stroke (S)*2.42 + 121MM / 4.76"

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1028-3: options and accessories
- Rod protector:RStroke reduction 5MM
- Low temperature -50°C / -58°FA
- High temperature 200°C / 392°FB
- Extended thread length:
- Cylinder end with groove:
- Private labelP

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1028-3: Product Inquiry example:
Part #Stroke (S) MM/INCHLength (EL2) MM/INCHForce N/LbsSpeedWorking tempOptions
2618.5250 / 9.84673 / 26.50300N / 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.

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Request a quote for 1028-3

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.