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How to improve gas strut handling

Mounting and practical considerations.

How to fit and de-gas an adjustable force valved gas strut

Our adjustable force gas strut- Vari-Lift can be set to meet your exact requirements in a wide range of situations.

What national or international standards apply to gas struts?

There are no National or Internationally recognised standards for gas struts.

Gas Struts – CE Marking & Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU

Gas springs and hydraulic dampers manufactured by Camloc Motion Control Ltd can be charged to high internal pressures. They must not be heated or opened.

RoHS, WEEE, REACH & ELV directives

Camloc Motion Control Limited (CMCL) designs and manufactures gas springs, dampers and associated products.

Expected gas strut life

In ideal fitting circumstances, at room temperature and a maximum of three cycles per minute Camloc Gas Springs have a permitted maximum force loss of 10% after 50,000 cycles. In some instances, our customers have successfully tested Camloc Gas Springs to over 200,000 cycles.

Gas strut shelf life and storage recommendations

Camloc Gas springs should be stored in a clean, dry environment at room temperature between 10 and 25°C. Springs must be stored with the rod facing downwards.

Gas strut corrosion performance

Similar to lifecycle performance corrosion performance is affected by numerous factors.

Gas strut disposal advice

Gas struts are highly pressurised products and can be potentially dangerous. To eliminate potential dangers gas struts and dampers should be disposed of correctly in accordance with these instructions.

Camloc Motion Control ISO9001 Certificate