Stabilus Universal

About Stabilus: A Legacy of Motion Control Excellence

Stabilus has been engineering precision motion control solutions since its founding in 1934 in Koblenz, Germany. Originally focused on stabilizers and dampers for the automotive and machinery industries, the company has grown into one of the most recognized names in motion technology worldwide. Today, Stabilus operates across 45 locations in 19 countries, serving tens of thousands of customers in industries ranging from automotive and agriculture to healthcare and furniture.

A genuine milestone in the brand's history came in 1962, when Stabilus became the first manufacturer to produce a gas spring in series — a breakthrough that set the course for everything that followed. That pioneering spirit lives on in the LIFT-O-MAT product line, which remains one of the most trusted and widely deployed gas spring platforms on the market. These gas springs use pressurized gas and precision internal damping to provide smooth, controlled movement, making light work of lifting and lowering even heavy panels, lids, and hatches.

Stabilus in the Automotive World

Within the automotive world, Stabilus has been a development partner to the industry for decades. Their gas springs and dampers appear throughout modern vehicles — from trunk lids and tailgates to cargo covers and engine bays. When you open a hood effortlessly or lower a cargo cover without it slamming shut, there's a good chance a Stabilus product is at work.

For drivers and technicians looking to restore that smooth, factory-quality feel, Stabilus offers a broad range of replacement Lift Supports to match countless vehicle applications. Their Hood Lift Supports eliminate the need for awkward prop rods and keep your hood safely elevated while you work. Meanwhile, their Cargo Cover Lift Supports ensure that retractable cargo covers and tonneau-style panels glide open and close with the same precision they had when the vehicle was new.

At the core of every Stabilus automotive product is the same engineering philosophy that has defined the brand for over nine decades: consistent force output, outstanding damping characteristics, and maintenance-free reliability. Their products are manufactured in compliance with DIN EN ISO 9001 standards and are built to deliver repeatable performance through thousands of cycles.

Industrial-Grade Gas Springs for Every Application

Beyond direct replacement parts, Stabilus offers a deep catalog of Gas Springs suited to a wide variety of custom and OEM applications. Whether you need standard force ratings and stroke sizes or a tailored solution for a specific fitment challenge, the LIFT-O-MAT series provides nearly unlimited configurations in terms of size, strength, and end fittings. This versatility has made Stabilus a go-to resource for engineers, fabricators, and enthusiasts alike.

Why Choose Stabilus?

• Pioneer in gas spring technology — first to manufacture gas springs in series, back in 1962
• Global manufacturing network — production facilities across Germany, the U.S., Mexico, Brazil, Romania, China, Korea, and more
• Maintenance-free design — products are engineered to perform reliably over their entire service life without periodic upkeep
• Exceptional damping — LIFT-O-MAT's "groove-in-the-tube" technology and hydraulic damping variants ensure smooth, controlled travel in any direction
• OEM-trusted quality — used by automotive manufacturers worldwide as a development and supply partner