Gas Springs Market Size - By Product Type, By Mounting Orientation, by Maximum Force, By Application, By End-user, By Distribution Channel & Forecast, 2025 – 2034

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Published Date: December 2024
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Gas Springs Market Size

The global gas springs market size was valued at USD 2.4 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% through 2034, due to the increasing incorporation of automation into various industries. As firms implement automation technologies to streamline and simplify processes, the demand for dependable motion control devices like gas springs has surged. Gas springs are frequently found in automated applications where smooth and consistent operation is required, including robotic manipulators, liftable modules, and material handling devices.
 

Gas Springs Market

Additionally, they are utilized in manufacturing machines such as CNCs and automatic assembly lines for a variety of operations that require lifting, tilting, and balancing. Increasingly advanced automation technologies are deployed in areas such as healthcare, office equipment, and automotive, where gas springs are required to adjust products efficiently to improve ergonomics while also enhancing safety. In comparison to electric or hydraulic actuators, gas springs are less expensive, making them an appealing option for small and medium enterprises pursuing cost-efficient automation methods.
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Gas Springs Market Trends

  • Trends in the gas springs industry are fuelled by the acceleration in the technology of gas springs, leading to increased market penetration and more applications. This includes the use of new materials, new designs, and new features, leading to more applications in different industries.
     
  • With the advancement in gas springs technology, smart gas springs are developed. These springs have sensors and electronic controllers that measure pressure, force, and movement in real-time. This enables them to be more customized and applicable to areas where precision is needed, i.e., in robotics, medical equipment, and automated manufacturers. Smart technology also makes the gas springs more efficient when integrated into modern automated systems.
     
  • Advancement in materials technology is enhancing the gas springs' performance and making them durable even under extreme conditions. Some of the new materials that have been introduced include high-strength alloys, anti-corrosion spraying, and sophisticated seals. This makes them ideal for use in automotive and aerospace industrial machines where long life and low-maintenance components are needed. Also important are smaller gas springs. The process of miniaturization enables gas springs to be incorporated in confined spaces such as electronics, medical devices, and consumer products. As a result, new markets were created, and demand surged.
     
  • As with the gas springs, better force control has been provided by these appliances. Modern systems offer an increased scope of force and adjustable compression settings, making them in demand in furniture, automotive, healthcare, and aerospace industries that require safety and functionality with controlled and precise force. Environmentally friendly gas springs are also boosting the growth of the market. New materials and production techniques have lowered their ecological detriment. This meets global tendencies directed at societal sustainability, especially in such industries as automotive and construction that are under more severe global environmental policies.
     

Gas Springs Market Analysis

Global Gas Springs Market Size, By Type, 2021 – 2034, (USD Billion)
  • Based on the Type, the lift gas spring segment was worth over USD 830 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1.3 billion by 2034. The growing use of lift gas springs, which are low-cost and have multipurpose uses across many sectors, is driving the gas spring market’s growth. These springs are extensively used in the automotive, furniture, industrial equipment, and aerospace industries for lifting and positioning applications. Gas springs are indispensable in the automotive sector for assisting with the operation of tailgates, hoods, and car doors.
     
  • For furniture, they improve the user interface by enabling movement in the height of office chairs, desks, and beds. Also, in contrast to hydraulic or electric actuator systems, these components don’t require external energy when utilized, meaning they are mechanical devices and not actuators. The fuel-efficient design lowers the operational costs and limits the servicing demand. Moreover, polymers can be made according to different structural motion purposes in different machines and production facilities, which is very important for firms whose movement control elasticity is their first concern.
     
Gas Springs Market Revenue Share, By Application, (2024)
  • Based on the application, In 2024, the automotive segment held approximately 32.4% share of the gas springs market and is anticipated to exceed USD 1.3 billion by 2034. This shift towards automation in various industries is contributing to the growth of the gas spring market. The need for gas springs has increased as industries and customers look for more dependable components. They are used in robotic arms, assembly lines, and adjustable tables because they can provide soft control motion. In these applications, gas springs have a wider range of applications because they enable controlled motion of lifting and positioning. Gas or pneumatic devices have proven to be more effective than hydraulic actuators and electric motors because they are more cost-effective and environmentally friendly, which results in large cost reductions for businesses.
     
  • Gas springs have been penetrating the automotive and healthcare verticals significantly. As companies from all sectors are adopting high levels of automation, gas springs are likely to be an important market driver, enhancing safety and productivity. Also, the consumption of gas springs will continue to react to changes in CGI aspects inside smart automation and during the pandemic of the fourth industrial revolution.
     
  • The gas spring advertisement sector has exhibited substantial growth globally and is projected to achieve substantial revenue during the forecast period of 2023-2030 with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5% within the specified period. The increased utilization of gas springs in multiple applications has led to substantial growth of the automation sector, which in turn fuels market growth. Significant market ownership is also held by the US, which largely controls the sales of gas springs in North America.
     
U.S. Gas Springs Market Size, 2021 – 2034, (USD Million)
  • Latest predictions estimate that the U.S. held about 53.5% share of the gas springs market in 2024 and is expected to witness a CAGR of 4.6% till 2034. This trend is due to the increased need for gas springs driven by the high levels of industrialization and modernized manufacturing in the region. Controlled motion and smooth movements of heavy machinery, aerospace, and automotive, as well as furniture manufacturing, require gas springs. The advancement of these industries seems to directly correlate with the recent innovations and proliferation of reliable and affordable alternatives to traditional gas springs.
     
  • An extensive amount of gas springs are put to use in the U.S. automotive market. Every major automotive manufacturer, as well as most automotive suppliers, equip their vehicles with gas springs in the boots, doors, hoods, and even the seats. These components tend to be fixed to any automotive body, and since gas springs offer such components, they are always embedded into the vehicle where needed as long as the consumers demand new energy-efficient automobiles.
     
  • The introduction of smart manufacturing and other forms of automation across the industry is anticipated to enable gas springs to be more readily available and easier to use. Gas springs are crucial components in the automated systems that are part of the modern concept of Industry 4.0, which includes robotics, factory automation, other systems, and assembly lines. For example, biogas spring control can be used for moving robotic arms, adjustable workstations, etc.
     
  • The United States gas spring market is also spurred by innovation in their research and development. There is a vast investment made in improving gas springs by making them more functional, resilient, and customizable. An example of an important new technology is smart gas springs that are equipped with real-time monitoring sensors; this technology is critical for the medical and aerospace industries.
     

North America: North America gas springs market is gaining traction due to the advancements in automation, ergonomic design, and the automotive industry growing. The United States of America is at the forefront of this growth with the recent surge of adoption of smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0. Control gas springs are employed in a range of industries such as automotive, aerospace, or furniture for motion control and positioning in automated systems. The lightweight and energy efficiency considered by the automotive industry means that gas springs are used in tailgates, hoods, and seating systems.
 

Asia-Pacific: The gas springs market is being boosted by rapid growth in industrial output along with a robust manufacturing sector within the Asia Pacific region. Countries such as India, Japan, and China are at the forefront of the market, with their needs in the automotive, electronics, and industrial machinery. Robotic arms and assembly lines, as well as other automated equipment used in the production of goods, require the use of gas springs. Hoods, tailgates, doors, and adjustable seating in the automotive sector in countries such as China and South Korea use gas springs.
 

Europe: The European Union market is tagged to grow with the strong demand across aerospace, medical equipment, and the automotive industry. With countries such as Germany and France developing their aerospace market, the need for gas springs within the aircraft seating, doors, panels, and cargo systems is witnessed. Within the medical field, gas springs are at the centre of adjustable beds and other machinery required for easy and precise use. Not to mention, EVs have accelerated the automotive market replacing combustion engine vehicles. Gas springs are ideal as they aid in reducing vehicle weight and maximizing usability within EV components including tailgates, hoods, and vehicle seats.
 

Gas Springs Market Share

Stabilus, Suspa, ACE Controls, Bansbach Easylift, and Hahn Gas Springs are renowned for their leadership in gas spring production. They ensure more market capture through strategies of melding advanced technology and a variety of products with a robust international marketing approach. Stabilus has carved a niche in the market for its cutting-edge gas springs and advanced systems, for instance smart gas springs featuring sensors and IoT technology. Suspa's products are custom built to suit energy-efficient ergonomic solutions for the automotive and furniture sectors and reach the targets through appointed agents. ACE Controls primarily focuses on motion control and damping, thus offering a range of gas springs for industrial robots and machinery applications.
 

Bansbach Easylift targets the automotive and industrial machinery sectors and offers strong a variety of custom self-casted and machined components tailored to ergonomic designs and excellent thermal insulation. Hahn Gas Springs specializes in engineering custom solutions for automotive, medical devices, and other markets requiring precision components. These companies tend to use advanced technology along with a variety of products and a strong marketing strategy to remain competitive.
 

Gas Springs Market Companies

Major players operating in the gas springs industry are:

  • ACE Controls
  • Ameritool Manufacturing
  • AVM Industries
  • Bansbach Easylift
  • Barnes Group
  • Dictator Technik
  • Hahn Gas Springs
  • IGS Italy
  • Industrial Gas Springs
  • Lantan Gas Spring
  • Metrol Springs
  • Showa
  • Shunde Huayang Gas Spring
  • Stabilus
  • Suspa
     

Gas Springs Market Industry News

  •  In January 2021, ASRaymond launched a new line of pre-engineered gas springs as part of expanding their product range in January 2021, introducing new gas springs to the market. The launch, which included over 12,000 variants, allowed consumers to select a strut that met their application requirements while also meeting durability requirements.
     
  • In June 2022, Lesjofors signed an agreement to acquire the operations and assets of John Evans' Sons with the intent to expand its reach in the market. This initiative will improve the market position of Lesjofors and serve as an opportunity for expansion in the U.S.
     

The gas springs market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry, with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue (USD Billion) and Volume (Million Units) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

Market, By Type

  • Lift gas spring
  • Lockable gas spring
  • Swivel chair gas spring
  • Gas traction spring
  • Gas spring damper
  • Others

Market, By Mounting Orientation

  • Horizontal gas springs
  • Vertical gas springs

Market, By Maximum Force

  • Below 250 N gas spring
  • 251 to 500 N gas spring

Market, By Application

  • Automotive
  • Aerospace, marine, & rail
  • Home & office equipment
  • Industrial machinery & automation
  • Healthcare
  • Others

Market, By End-use

  • Industrial
  • Residential
  • Commercial

Market, By Distribution Channel

  • OEM    
  • Aftermarket    

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Australia 
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • United Arab Emirates
    • South Africa

 

Authors: Avinash Singh , Sunita Singh
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