Do you still believe that gas springs from Stabilus are automotive only? If yes, let’s make a journey through the Stabilus Motion Control Ecosystem, where modern motion requirements arise across many industries – wherever movement needs to be controlled, supported or damped.
Discover how the Stabilus Group provides flexible solutions and adapts like a chameleon. Localized gas spring solutions for a wide range of applications and quantities – from single pieces to global series production.
Beyond automotive: motion control across industries
Gas springs from the Stabilus Group are at home in numerous fields:
- Medical technology
- Machinery and industrial equipment
- Furniture and ergonomics
- Automation and robotics
- Energy and infrastructure
- Aerospace
- Commercial vehicles
Within four expert brands cover different needs:
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ACE – Standard solutions & distribution
Fast access to proven gas springs via distributors and online selection.
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Hahn Gasfedern – Flexible adaptations & short lead times
Customized configurations, ideal for prototypes and small to medium series, often from regional stocks.
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Stabilus – Global OEM & series solutions
High-volume manufacturing with a global, localized footprint and automotive-quality standards
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General Aerospace – Certified specialty solutions
Tailor-made, certified gas springs for safety-critical aerospace applications.
Together, we form a connected system for very different industries and motion requirements.
Not every application is standard.
That’s why we focus on solutions that can be adapted to different requirements, environments and motion profiles – always with one goal:
Finding the right gas spring for your specific application.
Discover the Stabilus Group's gas spring business models
Brand selection
Overview
Stabilus Core Brand – Full Portfolio
- Core focus
- Automotive Industry + Broad Industrial Portfolio
- Sales model
- Direct Sales (OEM) + Authorized Distributors
- Target customers
- OEM / Tier 1 / Tier 2 Automotive, Industrial Customers
- Delivery time
- JIT production parts; standard parts in stock
- Industries
ACE Controls Industrial Specialist – Stock & Configure
- Core focus
- Industrial Shock Absorbers & Gas Springs, Precision
- Sales model
- 120+ stocking distributors worldwide + direct sales + online store
- Target customers
- Machinery manufacturers, OEMs, design engineers, industrial customers
- Delivery time
- In Stock (Standard) / Weeks
- Industries
HAHN Gas Springs Flexibility Champion – No Minimum Order Quantity, 24-Hour Delivery
- Core focus
- Maximum Flexibility & Speed, Market Leader in Stainless Steel
- Sales model
- Direct Sales + Global Distributor Network + Online Store
- Target customers
- Industrial customers of all sizes (from SMEs to large corporations)
- Delivery time
- Starting at 24 hours (standard products available)
- Industries
General Aerospace Aerospace Specialist – Qualified & Certified
- Core focus
- Aviation-Certified Gas Springs with Maximum Reliability
- Sales model
- Direct sales to aerospace OEMs (not a standard distributor model)
- Target customers
- Aircraft manufacturers, cabin interior suppliers, defense companies
- Delivery time
- Depends on the project (including qualification rounds)
- Industries
Detailed comparison
| Criterion | Stabilus | ACE Controls | HAHN Gas Springs | General Aerospace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales model | Direct Sales (OEM) + Authorized Distributors | 120+ stocking distributors worldwide + direct sales + online store | Direct Sales + Global Distributor Network + Online Store | Direct sales to aerospace OEMs (not a standard distributor model) |
| Target customers | OEM / Tier 1 / Tier 2 Automotive, Industrial Customers | Machinery manufacturers, OEMs, design engineers, industrial customers | Industrial customers of all sizes (from SMEs to large corporations) | Aircraft manufacturers, cabin interior suppliers, defense companies |
| Order model | Project Business (Automotive & Industrial) + Catalog/Standard (Industrial) | Catalog + Online Configurator + Custom-Made Products | Make-to-Order + Standard Catalog + Online Configurator | Project-Based Business / Qualification-Based / Framework Agreements |
| Minimum order quantity | Depends on the segment; Automotive = mass production | No minimum order quantity (in-stock items); Special orders: upon request | No minimum order quantity | Depends on the certification process; no warehouse sales |
| Customization | High under Project Business (Automotive & Industry) / Standard Catalog (Industrial) | Medium-High (including Tandem, V4A, food-grade) | Very high – modular system with over 5 million variations | Fully customizable (DO-160, MIL-SPEC) |
| Delivery time | JIT production parts; standard parts in stock | In Stock (Standard) / Weeks | Starting at 24 hours (standard products available) | Depends on the project (including qualification rounds) |
| Sales network | 45 locations, 19 countries, 50+ sales partners | Presence on 3 continents (the U.S., Europe, Asia) | Europe + North America (NAFTA), global distribution partners | Eschbach (Germany) + Lynnwood, WA (U.S.) |
| Certifications | IATF 16949, ISO 9001, EMAS | ISO 9001 | ISO 9001 | ISO 9100 / Aviation Certified and EASA Part 145 Maintenance & Part 21G |
| Core focus | Automotive Industry + Broad Industrial Portfolio | Industrial Shock Absorbers & Gas Springs, Precision | Maximum Flexibility & Speed, Market Leader in Stainless Steel | Aviation-Certified Gas Springs with Maximum Reliability |
| Digital / e-commerce | Product Configuration, E-Commerce Through Distributors | Online Configurator for Gas Springs, Free Design Calculation | Web Configurator, 24-Hour Online Ordering, Calculation Tools | Not Your Typical E-Commerce – Engineering-Driven Sales |
| Strength | "Global Presence, Automotive OEM Experience, System Integration" | "Wide variety of models, quick availability, app engineering, excellent customer support" | "No MOQ, extremely short lead times, stainless steel expertise" | The only Stabilus certification holder for aerospace applications |
Products
Stabilus
- Products & series
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- LIFT-O-MAT®
- BLOC-O-LIFT®
- STAB-O-SHOC®
- POWERISE®
- HYDRO-LIFT
- Digital / e-commerce
- Product Configuration, E-Commerce Through Distributors
ACE Controls
- Products & series
- Digital / e-commerce
- Online Configurator for Gas Springs, Free Design Calculation
HAHN Gas Springs
- Products & series
- Digital / e-commerce
- Web Configurator, 24-Hour Online Ordering, Calculation Tools
General Aerospace
- Products & series
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- Oil brakes
- Smart Lift Assist Units
- Lockable Gas Springs for Seats
- SDOS Engine Cowlings
- Rotary Brakes
- Digital / e-commerce
- Not Your Typical E-Commerce – Engineering-Driven Sales
From one piece to high-volume series – localized for your region
Different projects need different quantities, and different regional setups.
The Stabilus Group covers the full range:
- Single pieces and prototypes
- Small and medium series
- Long-running OEM programs with global scaling
At the same time, we apply a clear localization strategy: production and engineering close to key markets, regional supply where it adds value, consistent Stabilus quality worldwide. With the same motion control standards everywhere.
One Motion Control Eco System. Four ways to get your gas spring.
Every motion challenge is different. Instead of one single route to the customer, the Stabilus Group offers an integrated Motion Control Eco System – connecting expert brands, engineering and business models.
The Stabilus Motion Control Eco System makes it possible to tailor solutions, from standard components to specialized applications, from fast availability to globally scaled OEM programs, from local projects to worldwide platforms.
Flexible, localized gas spring solutions. Engineered by Stabilus.
Whether you need one gas spring for a prototype, a flexible industrial solution in your region, or stable series supply for a global OEM program, the Stabilus Motion Control Eco System ensures you receive: the right gas spring, for every application, in exactly the quantity and region you need.