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GS-8-V4A to GS-40-VA

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

With food grade oil for FDA compliance

Valve Technology, Stainless Steel
Extension force 2 lbs to 1,124 lbs
Stroke 0.79 in to 27.56 in

Protection against corrosion and superior visual appearance for even more sophisticated requirements: Based on ACE's industrial gas springs GS-8 to 40 made of steel, these models combine all advantages of stainless steel: they look great and are rust free. They are filled with food-grade oil as standard, which conforms to the requirements of FDA 21 CFR 178.3570.

These ACE gas springs not only look good, they are also available in various stroke lengths and extension forces. A comprehensive range of accessories in stainless steel guarantees easy assembly and a broad range of uses.

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.

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Technical Data

Extension force 2 lbs to 1,124 lbs

Stroke 0.79 in to 27.56 in

Piston rod diameter Ø 0.12 in to Ø 1.18 in

Progression Approx. 13 % to 59 % (depending on size and stroke)

Lifetime Approx. 32,808 ft

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

Material Outer body, Piston rod, End fittings: Stainless steel (1.4301/1.4305, AISI 304/303 and 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 in to 1.18 in (depending on the stroke)

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

Application field Hoods, Shutters, Machine housing, Conveyor systems, Control boxes, Furniture industry, Shipbuilding, Food industry, Pharmaceutical industry, Folding elements

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.

Application Examples

Tilt-in-space functions for hygiene and toilet chairs

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

Tilt-in-space functions for hygiene and toilet chairs

A special hygiene and toilet chair, designed for children and young people with disabilities, must be firmly lockable in the sit and tilt positions. The practical aid thereby provided for relatives and carers can be attributed to two lockable ACE ...

Application Areas

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.