Gas springs lose approximately 3% of their pressure per year. This means that if a spring remains in storage for months without being sold, by the time it reaches you, it may no longer offer the force you paid for. In addition, the quality of the internal seal (responsible for preventing leaks) may be affected, especially in products from external suppliers where control is not always rigorous. In applications such as folding beds, furniture gas springs, gas springs, shock absorbers, cylinders, or opening and locking mechanisms, this loss is particularly significant. For example, if you buy an 800 Newton spring, but it has been a year since it was manufactured, you could actually be receiving a spring with about 776 N, which is insufficient for your project and has a reduced service life. These types of deviations can affect both industrial projects and domestic solutions.