Unlocking the Potential of Locking Gas Springs – Introducing Blocklift
When it comes to height adjustment that stays securely in place or easy and instant adjustments, look no further than our locking gas struts – Blocklift.
Our Blocklift range offers four unique products, each specially designed for a variety of applications and projects.
BL1: Rigid in Extension
Locks the piston in extension for full extension rigidity, while allowing a small amount of compression movement. The piston rod automatically returns to its original position when the compressive load is released. These locking gas struts can be mounted in any orientation, offering flexibility for various projects.
BL2: Rigid in Compression
This gas spring provides complete rigidity in compression but allows a slight movement in extension. When the extension load is released, the piston rod returns to its initial position automatically. While our engineers recommend mounting these locking gas springs rod down, they can be mounted in any position by advising us during the enquiry.
BL3: Spring Blocking (Elastic Locking)
Ideal for applications requiring additional comfort, even when the Blocklift is locked in position. Similar to office chair springs, these locking gas struts compress a few millimeters when a load is applied in extension or compression. Beyond that point, increased pressure holds it locked in place. The piston rod returns to its initial position once the load is released. Mount these locking gas springs rod down.
BL4: Rigid in Extension and Compression
The BL4 locking gas spring delivers complete rigidity in both extension and compression. It can be obtained with or without extension force, depending on whether control is needed for the application or if it is externally controlled. These locking gas struts are versatile and can be mounted in any orientation.
Unlocking the Mechanics of Locking Gas Struts
Have you ever wondered how locking gas springs are able to hold any position? It’s all thanks to the innovative design that incorporates a locking valve. These gas struts only allow movement when the release pin, located at the end of the rod, is depressed. This can be done using a cable-operated release mechanism or a directly attached paddle.
Locking gas springs find widespread use in various applications. One common example is the height and angle adjustment of seats on aircraft, buses, trains, specialist vehicles, and military vehicle seating. They also provide controllable adjustment on hospital beds, physiotherapy tables, wheelchairs, and can even be utilized as height risers for desks. The versatility of locking gas springs knows no bounds, with countless possibilities in a wide range of industry sectors. Design engineers can unleash their imagination when incorporating these reliable solutions into their projects.
Will it work for my requirements?
At Camloc, we offer a bespoke service where we treat every project individually, and our team of experienced designers and engineers will work with you to provide gas spring solutions that will exceed your expectations.
We pride ourself on our 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, we provide engineered solutions to meet your exact requirements.
For more information about our range of motion control solutions, visit our products page today.
If you want to speak to a member of our team, call us on +44 (0)116 274 3600 or fill in the Contact Us form and we will get back to you.
What sizes do you offer?
Gas springs are commonly referenced by their size. The sizes directly relate to the diameter of the rod and the tube, for example, an 8-23 in the Blocklift range will have a rod diameter of 8mm and a tube diameter of 23mm. The most common sizes for our locking gas struts are 10-28 and 8-23.
We also offer a wide range of bespoke sizes depending on your requirements.
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.
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