Gas Springs

Gas springs are designed for controlling motion and speed for elements. In gas springs fluid is utilized for dampening gas like nitrogen in the cylinder. Compression or extension are the two absorption or damping action for gas springs. In a compression gas spring, as the name suggests, the shock absorption takes place in the compression direction. Whereas, dampening takes place in an extension direction in an extension gas spring.

There are different types of mounting choice available which are as follows:

Ball and socket
Rod end
Clevis Eyelet
Tapered end
Threaded and bumper or rod end unattached.

Body can be made up of following materials:

Aluminum
Steel
Stainless steel
Thermoplastic

Features
Common features for gas springs are:

The configuration is adjustable.
It can be reducible, locking, and valve.
Can be tuned to desired damping, either continuously or at discrete settings.
In reducible gas spring, gas is let out to permanently reduce force capacity.
Position can be locked at ends or in the middle of stroke in a locking gas spring.
For fluid absorbers, one can include the valves.

Buyer's Specification
Before purchasing gas springs one should consider following specifications:

Absorber stroke
Compressed length
Extended length
Maximum force (P1)
Maximum cycles per minute
Cylinder diameter or maximum width
The rod diameter

Tags:- Electronic Parts, Electronic Parts Components, Gas Springs, Industrial Gas Springs, Mechanical Parts

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