FAQs

Q?What is a gas spring?

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It is a stand-alone device capable of supporting very heavy forces. They are composed of a telescopic rod that moves inside a cylinder containing pressurised nitrogen gas. The amount of pressure depends on how much force in the spring you need to do a particular job.

Q?What are the advantages?

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Compared to other compensatory gravity systems, gas springs offer an operating autonomy by not requiring any type of fluid channelled through a network, resulting in an affordable force counterbalanced product.

Q?What types of gas springs exist?

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The types of gas springs produced are designed based on their intended appliances, making alterations where necessary by simply increasing or decreasing the diameters of the cylinder and the rod.

Q?Can the speed of the gas spring be adjusted?

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Yes, the expansion speed can be adjusted according to the features of each appliance.

Q?What are the usual tolerances and lengths?

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The length can typically be around 2 mm, whereas the pressure can vary by 3.4% per 10 ° C degrees. The springs are loaded to its nominal capacity at 20 ° C degrees.

Q?What are the possible forces?

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This depends on the model and can typically vary between 50N and 2500N.

Q?What types of fixings exist? Which are the most appropriate?

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There is a wide variety of fixings available for different purposes: eye, ball joint, clevis, metallic ball socket-and-joint, etc.

Q?What information is needed to build a gas spring?

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The total length and trajectory of the gas spring is required as well as the force it requires. The force, however, can be worked out on our force calculator.

Q?In what position should I mount the gas spring?

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The spring should be fully extended and then mounted with the rod pointing downwards. The fixing ensures both the internal rod and the cylinder remain lubricated.

Q?What working temperature does it have?

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They can range between – 30ºC and +80ºC. If temperatures exceed these limits, the springs cannot function properly.

Q?How should they be stored?

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The rod must be pointing downwards when stored to prolong its conservation. Under no circumstances must adhesive tape or paint be applied to the device as this can damage the cylinder leading to gas loss.

Q?What should I do in case of gas loss?

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Do not try to open or dismantle the cylinder. Contact us for a quick and safe solution.