Gas springs offer another alternative for more demanding return applications. Gas springs can be utilized on a stand-alone basis or as part of a "hosed" system. "Hosed" systems are as quoted as each application is handled on a case-by-case basis. By using Metrol Gas Springs instead of traditional coil and rubber spring elements, several benefits can be obtained which include the following: No damage to the die as Gas Springs will not fragment, Large Initial Force.