Bar Stool Gas Lift: How Does It Work? Lakeland Furniture Explains

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Bar Stool Gas Lift: How Does It Work? Lakeland Furniture Explains

The majority of our bar stools and office chairs use a gas lift mechanism. In fact, well over 200 of our products have this particular feature, including some of our best-selling chairs and stools! 

However, most of our customers have no idea what a gas lift chair is, or how a gas lift works. So, in this post, we’re going to be covering everything there is to know about gas lift chairs and stools.

 

What are they?

Without getting all too technical, a gas lift mechanism allows your chair or stool to move up or down by pushing a lever. You’ve likely used plenty of these chairs in the past, whether on an office chair, bar stool or other kinds of seating.

Since it allows you to adjust the height of a seat, gas lift chairs are very comfortable and allow you to maintain the perfect posture. This is very important when seated for a long time, like in the office, but it also comes in handy on bar stools, which are used by different members of the family.

 

How does a gas lift work?

Before getting into how gas lift chairs work, it’s important to get an understanding of some of the most important parts they’re made up of.

Gas lifts are made of various different parts, but the most important part may just be the gas spring. Essentially, a gas spring is like a bicycle pump, except it is full of pressurised gas (nitrogen) and oil. Gas springs are found on many other items in and around your house.

For example, the boot of your car is powered by a gas spring - this is why it's so easy to open when your hands are full of shopping bags and the like!

The pressurized gas and oil inside of gas springs are sealed to prevent them from leaking out. The oil provides lubrication, ensuring everything moves smoothly. On the other hand, the gas stores energy in the spring, allowing the piston to move.

The piston sits inside a cylinder and slides back and forth. When the gas lift is engaged, the piston forces the air through a valve into the back of the system. Then, the compressed air tries to find the easiest way to exit. This motion put a lot of force on the piston but ensures the chair moves down slowly instead of in a single go.

Although the above text should give you a general overview of how chair gas lifts work, this article offers a more detailed insight into how gas springs work.

 

What are the advantages and disadvantages?

A gas lift chair has the obvious advantage that it is adjustable, allowing users to adjust the stool or chair to their desired height. This helps you maintain a good posture and allows shorter individuals and children to sit at the right height for any bar or table.

The main disadvantage that gas lift chairs have is that the extra moving parts mean it’s more susceptible to breaking or getting stuck at a certain height. Although the risk of this happening is low, it is possible and it can take some time to fix if it does happen.

 

If you’re looking for a nice set of adjustable chairs or stools, feel free to check out our site! All of the adjustable height bar stools and adjustable office chairs we stock are durable and come with a 30-day return policy that ensures you buy risk-free!

 

Conclusion

Gas lift chairs and stools are a great alternative to normal seating that isn’t adjustable. Hopefully, this post has helped you understand what gas lift chairs are and how they work, as well as what some of the advantages and disadvantages are.

If you have any questions after reading this post, or you’d like some more information about our product range, please feel free to reach out to our customer support team at any time!

 

 

 



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