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Hospital equipment including wheelechair, bed and trolley carrying machinery

How Gas Struts Keep the Medical Sector Moving

27/04/2023

We understand that it’s often small mechanisms that help keep vital lifesaving equipment moving and working to high standards. As a manufacturer of essential medical equipment, it’s key to make sure you have the gas struts, dampers and other motion control solutions you need to manufacture to high standards, and that’s where Camloc come in.

How do gas struts work?

16/03/2023

At Camloc Motion Control, we design and manufacture a wide range of engineered gas springs, struts and damper solutions to fit your requirements. Whether your project involves, for example, the door of a specialist vehicle or the hidden mechanisms of an operating table, our solutions will help you achieve the range of motion your application requires to work properly.

Camloc factory worker in black and white

How to get the most out of your gas strut

10/02/2023

At Camloc Motion Control, we’re proud to produce high-quality gas struts and dampers that contribute to manufacturing success in a variety of industries, from medical to aerospace. However, as a manufacturer, we’re heavily investing in the durability, strength and manoeuvrability of our products when they’ve left our factories, which is why we want to share how you can get the most out of your gas struts, improve their lifespan and quickly identify any warning signs that need attention.

How you choose the right gas strut for you and your product

19/01/2023

At Camloc Motion Control, we understand that for every kind of project, there is a gas strut that can help you to lift, lower and control. However, there are so many different kinds to choose from. How do you know which type of gas strut you need? If you’re confused by which of our products is right for you, this blog post will help to guide your selection, if you’re still unsure you can visit our products page for each one, or alternatively contact one of our experts.

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Conner’s Camloc Story So Far

22/12/2022

It’s an exciting time to work at Camloc Motion Control as the team is expanding and we wanted to share with you some of our teams' experiences being part of the Camloc family. We would like to introduce you to Conner, he’s been with us for five years and has made such a positive impact on the way we work and the fantastic projects we work on.

Do you know the difference between a gas strut and a damper?

21/07/2022

Many customers come to us thinking that they need a gas strut when they actually need a damper and vice versa. In this blog post and the video below Matt Warne our MD explains the key differences between the two products.

Things to consider when mounting a gas strut

07/07/2022

Ever wondered what you should do and shouldn't be doing when it comes to mounting gas struts? Follow our tips to make the most out of your motion control solutions and ensure the success of your project.

The info we need to create your ideal gas spring

24/06/2022

At Camloc Motion Control, we pride ourselves on the bespoke products that we offer to clients in a range of essential industries.Our friendly team will be more than happy to go through the form with you to answer your questions and to make sure that we get the information we need. Ultimately the form is your friend and makes life so much easier.

A diagram illustrating how a gas strut works

How to set up your adjustable force gas struts

09/06/2022

In the video below, our Director, Matt Warne, shares his tips on the best ways to degas and set the force of one of our adjustable force gas struts, the Vari-lift. There are two methods that can be used for this process, whichever method you choose comes down to the shape, size, and how safely you can ultimately carry out the process. Watch the video to find out more.