Application
Gas springs must be technically designed to suit specific applications – based on specifications and drawings. Coordinate your application and requirements with us. If you have any questions, please send us an email; we are happy to forward it to Stabilus.
Installation Position
Preferably, gas springs – unless designed for any position installation – should be installed with the piston rod pointing downward in the resting state. This ensures optimal lubrication of the guide and sealing system.
Free of Tilting
To avoid compromising the lifespan, gas springs must not experience tilting, bending, or lateral forces. We offer suitable connecting parts, such as angle joints, to ensure tilt-free linkage.
Functional Safety
The functional safety of the gas spring is primarily determined by the smooth surface of the piston rod and seals that keep the internal gas pressure intact. Do not expose gas springs to bending loads. Stabilus gas springs should not be installed if they have been damaged by subsequent mechanical processing. Welding on the gas spring, as well as contamination or paint on the piston rod, can lead to device failure. Avoid changes and manipulations, impacts, tensile loads, overheating, overpainting, or removing the imprint. Play it safe: Do not install defective or improperly handled products.
Temperature Range
The standard temperature range for which Stabilus gas springs are designed is between -30°C and +80°C. Gas springs for more extreme conditions are, of course, also available.
Service Life and Maintenance
Gas springs are maintenance-free! They require no maintenance such as oiling or greasing. They are always designed for the respective requirements and work trouble-free for many years.
Transport and Storage
When storing gas springs, the piston rod should be pointing downward. Actuate the gas springs no later than six months after storage. Avoid damage: Do not transport gas springs as loose bulk goods. Ensure that gas springs are not contaminated by thin packaging films or adhesive tapes.
Disposal
When gas springs are no longer needed, they should be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. This involves drilling them appropriately to release the compressed nitrogen gas and the contained oil. More detailed instructions are provided in STAB-Spec. 1000 9375.
STAB-Spec. 10005593 Installation Instruction, PDF Link.