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Trampoline
Gym equipment sometimes consist of gas springs but I wonder what kind of springs are in this trampoline used at a gymnastics show recently?
Control handle for gas springs
This is what a release mechanism for gas springs looks like. You are looking at a control handle for lockable gas springs with fits wire type C. The handle is fitted on a pipe of Ø 22 mm and is made of zinc/plastic.
Renovation of castle
Gas springs are more common around us than we think. Take this crane for example. Situated right in the middle of the old castle in Sibenik, Croatia. Modern lifestyle in harmony with history.
Fitting instructions
I found this image which shows fitting instructions for gas springs. The color of the end fittings are usually black if the springs is black. Grey products however have a chrome piston rod and grey end fittings.
Special treatment
Sometimes standard gas springs are just not covering the demands of some projects and customers which is why it’s important to stay humble and alert in creating specialized solutions. These kind of solutions could contain following:
- Customized strokes, lengths and forces.
- Customized stroke movement/damping characteristics.
- Optional cylinder color (standard is black paint).
- Optional mounting. Alternative connection types and/or special end fittings.
Cable cars
Have you ever been to San Francisco you haven’t been able to miss seeing the classic cable cars running up and down the hills of the city. The machinery behind the brakes could contain components such as some kind of gas springs. Conventional gas springs maybe?
Gas springs in new truck loader
I found an article about a new compact truck loader that boosts capacity and doesn’t need much maintenance. Gas springs are used in the machinery for easy access through a large rear hood when it needs service. Interesting.
Image source: www.equipmentworld.com
Gas springs and force tolerance
When it comes to force tolerance and gas springs one interesting fact might be that if the ambient temperature rises or falls, the force rises or falls depending on changes of pressure in the cylinder. I’ve read that gas spring force increases by 3,5 % per 10 degrees Celsius and reduces accordingly when the temperature falls.
Stainless and conventional
The image below shows a gas spring, or to be more specific a conventional stainless steel gas spring. The extension speed of this kind of gas springs is ~0,3 m/s.
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