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Keep up to date on current and future prospective business activity, employee growth and what we are doing regarding corporate social responsibility, among other things.

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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.

Get your project moving with Camloc Motion Control

12/04/2022

At Camloc Motion Control, we have been designing and manufacturing bespoke motion control solutions with an instinct for understanding what our clients need and how we can get their projects moving. When you work with us, you won’t be left with a standard solution, but one that is tailored to your brief with your unique situation in mind.

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Will it fly? Can we catapult watermelons with our gas springs?

16/02/2022

Don't mind us we're just flexing our creative muscles by flinging a watermelon over our 6-meter-high factory wall!

Everything You Need to Know About Camloc Motion Control – In One Handy Blog Post

15/01/2022

Here at Camloc Motion Control, we do so much more than simply produce and deliver gas springs, we’ve also been providing excellent customer service since we opened over 30 years ago.

FAQs: Answering the Most Common Gas Spring Questions

16/10/2021

When choosing the right gas spring for your application, there’s inevitably a number of crucial questions that need to be asked before committing to one spring over another.