Installation Hints
and Tips on the correct installation of Gas Springs
STABILUS gas lifts, also known in the industry as gas springs or gas struts, offer versatile solutions for the safe and convenient opening, closing, lifting, lowering, damping, and adjusting actions of products from nearly every area of life and work. Decisive for the high quality of STABILUS gas lifts is their convenient and safe adjusting function, along with a comfortable feel and high-quality look.
Mounting Orientation
If possible, install gas springs so that the piston rod points down in the inactive state – unless they were designed for non-orientation specific installation. This will ensure optimum lubrication of the guide and sealing system at all times.
No Jamming
For a long service life, gas springs must not jam or be subjected to bending or lateral forces. We offer suitable end fittings, such as angle joints. They will ensure non-jamming alignment.
STABILUS gas springs
Functional Safety
The functional safety of a gas spring comes mainly from the smooth piston rod surface and the seals that keep the gas pressure on the inside. Do not subject gas springs to bending stresses. You should not install gas springs that have been damaged in after-sales mechanical processing. Welding on the gas spring, as well as contamination or paint on the piston rod can cause device failure. Avoid modifications and manipulations, impacts, tensile stress, heating, painting, and removal of the imprint. Be on the safe side: Do not install defective or improperly altered products.
Temperature Range
Stabilus gas springs are designed for a default temperature range of -30°C to +80°C. Of course, there are also gas springs for more extreme applications.
Life and Maintenance
Gas springs are maintenance-free! They do not require greasing or lubrication. They are designed for their corresponding applications and will work flawlessly for many years.