Industrial Gas Springs – Push Type
GS-8-40-V4A

Extension force max. 22 lbs

Piston rod diameter Ø 0.12 in

Progression Approx. 28 % to 31 %

Lifetime Approx. 32,808 ft

Operating temperature range -4 °F to +176 °F

Material Outer body: Outer body, Piston rod, End fittings: Stainless steel (1.4404/1.4571, AISI 316L/316Ti); Piston rod, End fittings: Stainless steel (1.4404/1.4571, AISI 316L/316Ti)

Operating fluid Nitrogen gas and HLP oil according to DIN 51524, part 2

Mounting We recommend mounting with piston rod downwards to take advantage of the built-in end position damping.

End position damping length approx. 0.2"""" (depending on the stroke)

Positive stop External positive stop at the end of stroke provided by the customer.

Note

Special oil according to FDA 21 CFR 178.3570 of the food industry

End fittings

They are interchangeable and if necessary must be positively secured by the customer to prevent unscrewing.

Safety information

Gas pressure springs should not be installed under pre-tension.

On request

Special oils and other special options. Alternative accessories. Different end position damping and extension speed. Other gas springs material 1.4404/1.4571, AISI 316L/316Ti (V4A) available on request.

• Hoods
• Shutters
• Machine housing
• Conveyor systems
• Control boxes
• Furniture industry
• Shipbuilding
• Food industry
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Folding elements

ACE stainless steel industrial gas springs are used in the automotive sector, in industrial applications, automation and machine building and medical clean room technology as well as in the food, electronics and shipbuilding industries.