Not every gas spring is suitable for every application
Therefore, you should make a calculation before purchasing gas springs
If you are going to install our gas springs yourself, make sure you have the correct installation position with the cylinder pointing upward. The trickiest application is when the gas spring hinges through the horizon, as shown below. If you have a similar application, we recommend dynamic damping.
Calculation gas springs
In order to select the right gas spring for your application, a small calculation will need to be performed.
The basis for all gas spring calculations lies in the moment theorem (Fg x Sg = Fk x Sk). This is a relatively simple calculation, however, the application has a continuously changing center of gravity due to the angular displacement in addition to which also the gas spring makes a certain amount of travel and a certain progressivity will occur. All this makes the calculation of gas springs a serious job.
In order to simplify the calculation we have developed special software which makes the calculation of gas springs relatively easy and allows us to directly generate an installation diagram.
Here you can find the basics to make a simple calculation:
- F1 = {[(M x D) : L] : n } + (10% ~ 15%)
- M= Weight of the valve in [N].
- B= Center of gravity of the valve
- C= Attachment point to the valve
- S= Attachment point to the frame
- D= Horizontal distance from center of gravity to pivot point
- L= Distance of gas spring vector to pivot point
- n= Number of gas springs
- 1kg = 9,81N
CUSTOM-MADE GAS SPRINGS
At Brimotech, we fully customize gas springs for any application. In doing so, you have the opportunity to add various options to the gas springs. Customization ensures greater safety and less wear on the gas spring and other components.
- Western European production
- Customer specific production
- Steel or stainless steel 316
- Exhaust valve
- Stroke 10mm to 700mm
- Special seals
- Etc.
LOW-MAINTENANCE GAS SPRINGS
Brimotech Solutions’ gas springs are among the absolute best. They have been shown in extensive tests to withstand 100,000 movements without any problems.
Our Brimotech gas springs are low-maintenance, so there is no need to work on them periodically. We will be happy to tell you more about installation recommendations and other possibilities to extend the life of your gas springs.
OUR BRIMOTECH PROMISE
- We are the specialist in gas springs with extensive experience;
- We supply customized gas springs for any application, in steel and stainless steel 316;
- Years of experience in mechanics;
- In-house 3D engineering;
- We take the calculation out of your hands;
- Delivery within 24 hours in the Netherlands possible, if in stock in our own warehouse.
