Friction Locking Compression Gas Springs

Introducing our Stop and Stay and Stop and Stay+ products! These innovative Friction Locking Compression Gas Springs are especially designed to counterbalance the weight of your application throughout its entire stroke. This advanced feature enables precise positioning in multiple positions, giving you complete control over the object's placement.

Unlike standard gas springs, our Stop and Stay range is set to securely support the application without any unintended movement. It keeps your object in the desired position, letting you dictate how it moves. With our solution, you can confidently adjust and position your object exactly where you want it, at any time.

By employing the principle of counterbalancing, our Stop and Stay and Stop and Stay+ products ensure the weight of your application remains evenly distributed during the gas springs entire stroke. This guarantees precise, multi-position positioning without any worries of the object shifting out of place.

Discover the power of the ‘Stop and Stay / Stop and Stay+’ range of Friction Locking Compression Gas Springs

These advanced gas spring feature an internal pre-set friction control valve that effortlessly counterbalances the weight of your application. This unique design allows for secure multi-position holding without any manual adjustment required.

With our Friction Locking Compression Gas Springs, you can position screens or other appliances precisely where you need them, for as long as you want them to stay in place. The internal friction valve is specially designed and pre-set to match the weight of your application, making installation quick and hassle-free.

Our stop and stay products provide you with ultimate control over position for a wide range of applications. Effortlessly raise, lower, and set your object at any position with minimal effort and in no time at all. Unlike the Blocklift product, these gas springs do not lock in position; they simply hold your object securely until you choose to move it again.

From canopies and monitor arms to acoustic hoods, delicatessen counters, sunbeds, and beyond, Stop and Stay gas springs are perfect for various applications.

Stop & Stay
Gas Strut Size Stroke (Rod) Length Min / Max
(in 5mm increments)
Tube Length Min / Max
(in 1mm increments)
Force Min / Max
(in 5N increments)
Thread Type
6-15 25-200 55-350 50-400 M5 x 0.8
8-18 25-300 60-580 100-850 M6 x 1.0
10-23 25-555 83-580 150-1200 M8 x 1.25
Stop & Stay+
Gas Strut Size Stroke (Rod) Length Min / Max
(in 5mm increments)
Tube Length Min / Max
(in 1mm increments)
Force Min / Max
(in 5N increments)
Thread Type
8-18 45-300 103-580 100-850 M6 x 1.0
10-23 45-555 103-580 150-1200 M8 x 1.25

What are the key benefits of Friction Locking Compression Gas Springs (External & Internal) – Stop and Stay / Stop and Stay+?

  • Multi-positions holding by counter-balancing the weight
  • Precision positional control
  • Choice of either adjustable or pre-set type friction control
  • Available with Vari-Lift valve
  • Safe to use and operate
  • User safety, particularly when working at height or in restricted access conditions
  • Fully customisable
  • Fixed and variable force options
  • Maintenance-free
  • Fully self-contained unit
  • Optional piston rod shroud
  • Sized to your application
  • UK-designed and manufactured product
  • Available in stainless steel

Discover the inner workings of our Friction Locking Compression Gas Springs – Stop and Stay / Stop and Stay+

These gas springs are designed for simple and hassle-free installation, with easy adjustment to achieve the desired level of support. Once installed, you’ll have fingertip control to move the object to any desired position.

For the Stop and Stay product, the locknut can be adjusted to match the weight of your application. This creates a ‘stick-slip’ friction effect on the rod, ensuring secure positioning.

In the case of our Friction Locking Compression Gas Springs, they feature an internal locking mechanism that is factory set. This makes them perfect for high-volume manufacturing installations, where consistent and reliable performance is essential.

Will it work for my requirements?

We offer a bespoke service, and our team of experienced engineers will work with you to provide gas spring solutions, even if it is outside the standard type and sizes.

Camloc Motion Control Ltd prides itself on its service to customers, with design engineers on hand to work with you using the latest CAD/CAE techniques. Recognising that no two applications are the same, Camloc Motion Control Ltd provides engineered solutions to meet your exact requirements.

Our products page has more information about the various range of solutions we provide.

Talk to one of our team on +44 (0)116 274 3600 or fill in the Contact Us form and we will get back to you.

Sectors

Rail

Passenger information screens for rail terminals

Medical

Hospital monitor arms

Office

EPOS screen positioning

What sizes do you offer?

Gas springs are commonly referred to by their size. The three sizes for Stop and Stay gas springs are 6-15, 8-18 and 10-23. For the Stop and Stay+ there are two sizes available, 8-18 and 10-23. The sizes directly relate to the diameter of the rod and the tube, for example an 8-18 will have a rod diameter of 8mm and a tube diameter of 18mm.

We also offer a wide range of bespoke sizes depending on your requirements.

What options are available?

  • Tube lengths available in 1mm increments
  • Stroke length available in 5mm increments
  • Force settings in 5N increments
  • Operator or factory set adjustment options
  • Valve to allow for downward force adjustment
  • Mild steel or 316 stainless steel construction
  • Wide range of end fittings
  • Food safe oils
  • Non-magnetic / medically safe
What Our Customers Say

“The great support from their customer service department, their expert technical advise and the high quality of their products make Camloc a supplier of maximum reliability for all our projects.”

Javier Huertas, Sales Director at Aerotecnica

How does Camloc operate?

Continuous investment in our staff and the latest hardware keeps us at the forefront of our industry, ensuring we continuously adopt the latest manufacturing processes from our facility, and we successfully problem-solve for our customers. We continue to enhance and evolve our production processes using lean manufacturing methods, something we have been doing since 2001.

We deliver high-quality products that cover a wide range of industry sectors, across the UK, USA, Europe and around the world.

Get in touch via our Contact Form or call us on +44 (0)116 274 3600

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