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A FLEIBLE APPROACH TO GAS SPRINGS STANDARD GAS SPRINGS BESPOKE GAS SPRINGS STEEL or STAINLESS STEEL SHORT PRODUCTION TIMES SMALL or LARGE QUANTITIES GAS SPRING CALCULATION SERVICE With over 20 years of experience within the gas spring industry, we have collated a vast portfolio of knowledge of differing gas spring applications. Kent Gas Springs provide high quality bespoke, standard or stainless steel gas springs and support our customers with our industry leading technical backup service. This gives our customers full confidence that the best results are being achieved from their applications. Our bespoke and standard gas strut production lead times are consistently between 5-7 working days for small quantities and 3-5 weeks for larger quantities. All Kent Gas Springs are produced under an ISO001:2000 certified quality production system. WE WILL BE PLEASED TO SHOW YOU THE DIFFERENCE Kelvin & Jonathan Leason KENT GAS SPRINGS, a division of Gate Control Gear Limited T: +44 (0)134 151 F: +44 (0)134 445 E: solutions@kentgassprings.com www.kentgassprings.com
GAS SPRING IDENTIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE Please tick appropriate box: PUSH TYPE PULL TYPE LOCKING TYPE CYLINDER END C = Extended Length PISTON ROD END B = Compressed Length A = Stroke EYELET EYELET E = Cylinder Diameter D = Rod Diameter BALL JOINT BALL JOINT CLEVIS FORK NOTE: Please ensure that the dimension of the end fittings that you require are filled in below: CLEVIS FORK M THREAD (MALE) THREAD (MALE) M GAS SPRING INFORMATION A = mm B = mm C = mm D = mm E = mm END FITTING INFORMATION & DIMENSIONS Cylinder End Piston Rod End Tick one box Tick one box Eyelet = mm Eyelet =...mm Ball Joint =..mm Ball Joint =..mm Clevis Fork =..mm Clevis Fork =..mm Thread =..mm Thread =..mm FORCE =. (Newtons) M =..mm M =..mm KENT GAS SPRINGS, a division of Gate Control Gear Limited. T: +44 (0)134 151 F: +44 (0)134 445 E: solutions@kentgassprings.com www.kentgassprings.com
Gas spring 4-12 Gasdruckfeder 4-12 Standard dimensions in mm S 4 4 Eyelet S L1(Stroke) 4 12 12 L 2 +/-2 mm (extended) 12 M4 Standard Specifications Thread L1 (STROKE) L2 (ETENDED LENGTH) FORCE F1(N) 7 MIN. MA. 20 0 MIN. 0 MA. 270 20-0 7 Plastic Ball Socket P5 M4 Technical Data KENT Gas springs are self contained and maintenance free. P5 Mounting Position : Can be mounted in any position, but we B M4 recommend mounting with Position downwards so that the damping is effective at the end of extension stroke. End position damping length : approximately (15mm) Temperature range : -30 to +0 C Ball Joint B.3 M4 Medium : Nitrogen gas and oil (for end position damping) Material : Black Nitriding piston rod, Body : Epoxy coated or powder coated. 4 M4 End fitting : Zinc plated, Plastic, Steel, Stainless steel and aluminum. C5 4 C5 1 1 K1 M4 K1 Please mention "00" in the part number if you do not require the end fittings. Ordering Example G 12 S 30 0 B1 S S2 350N V Some end fittings are interchangeable and must be positively secured by the customer to prevent unscrewing (i.e. loctite). Valve (optional) F1 : Force ( Newton) Tube End Connector (optional) Rod End Connector L2 : Extended Length L1 : Stroke Stainless Steel (optional) Series(Tube Dia) (optional) Type(Compression Gas spring) 7 V Add 7mm in L2 (Extended Length) if Adjustment Valve needed ADJUSTMENT VALVE : This bleed valve is optional and is used in the gas spring to lower the F1(N) force inside the cylinder. It is typically used where the force required is unknown. If you have variety of applications, one type of gas spring can be used by simple adjustment. The gas springs with the bleed valve come with the maximum force F1(N) and it must be bleeded until the satisfactory results of your application have been achieved. We reserve the right to make modifications Gas Springs G 04 1/03/20 c 20 Kent GaS Springs If you have any questions about specifying your requirement please e-mail us at solutions@kentgassprings.com or call us on + 44 (0)134 151 Log on to our website www.kentgassprings.com
Gas spring -15 Gasdruckfeder -15 Standard dimensions in mm S2 EyeLet S2 L1(Stroke) 15 1 L 2 +/-2 mm (extended) 1 Standard Specifications Thread L1 (STROKE) L2 (ETENDED LENGTH) FORCE F1(N) MIN. MA. 20 200 MIN. 120 MA. 450 50-400 Plastic Ball Socket P7 Technical Data KENT Gas springs are self contained and maintenance free. P7 Mounting Position : Can be mounted in any position, but we B1 recommend mounting with Position downwards so that the damping is effective at the end of extension stroke. End position damping length : approximately (30mm) Temperature range : -30 to +0 C Ball Joint B1 Medium : Nitrogen gas and oil (for end position damping) Material : Black Nitriding piston rod, Body : Epoxy coated or powder coated. End fitting : Zinc plated, Plastic, Steel, Stainless steel and aluminum. C1 C1 24 24 A1 A1 Please mention "00" in the part number if you do not require the end fittings. Ordering Example G 15 S 30 0 B1 S S2 350N V Some end fittings are interchangeable and must be positively secured by the customer to prevent unscrewing (i.e. loctite). Valve (optional) F1 : Force ( Newton) Tube End Connector (optional) Rod End Connector L2 : Extended Length L1 : Stroke Stainless Steel (optional) Series(Tube Dia) (optional) Type(Compression Gas spring) V Add 7mm in L2 (Extended Length) if Adjustment Valve needed ADJUSTMENT VALVE : This bleed valve is optional and is used in the gas spring to lower the F1(N) force inside the cylinder. It is typically used where the force required is unknown. If you have variety of applications, one type of gas spring can be used by simple adjustment. The gas springs with the bleed valve come with the maximum force F1(N) and it must be bleeded until the satisfactory results of your application have been achieved. We reserve the right to make modifications Gas Springs G 0 1/03/20 c 20 Kent GaS Springs If you have any questions about specifying your requirement please e-mail us at solutions@kentgassprings.com or call us on +44 134 151 or log on to our website www.kentgassprings.com
Gas spring - Gasdruckfeder - Standard dimensions in mm S4 1 EyeLet S4 L1(Stroke) L 2 +/-2 mm (extended) Standard Specifications Thread L1 (STROKE) L2 (ETENDED LENGTH) FORCE F1(N) MIN. MA. 25 400 MIN. 120 MA. 50 0-700 Plastic Ball Socket P7 Technical Data KENT Gas springs are self contained and maintenance free. P7 Mounting Position : Can be mounted in any position, but we B2 recommend mounting with Position downwards so that the damping is effective at the end of extension stroke. End position damping length : approximately (40mm) Temperature range : -30 to +0 C Ball Joint B2 Medium : Nitrogen gas and oil (for end position damping) Material : Black Nitriding piston rod, Body : Epoxy coated or powder coated. End fitting : Zinc plated, Plastic, Steel, Stainless steel and aluminum. C4 C4 24 24 A1 A1 Please mention "00" in the part number if you do not require the end fittings. Ordering Example G S 30 0 B1 S S2 350N V Some end fittings are interchangeable and must be positively secured by the customer to prevent unscrewing (i.e. loctite). Valve (optional) F1 : Force ( Newton) Tube End Connector (optional) Rod End Connector L2 : Extended Length L1 : Stroke Stainless Steel (optional) Series(Tube Dia) (optional) Type(Compression Gas spring) V Add 7mm in L2 (Extended Length) if Adjustment Valve needed ADJUSTMENT VALVE : This bleed valve is optional and is used in the gas spring to lower the F1(N) force inside the cylinder. It is typically used where the force required is unknown. If you have variety of applications, one type of gas spring can be used by simple adjustment. The gas springs with the bleed valve come with the maximum force F1(N) and it must be bleeded until the satisfactory results of your application have been achieved. We reserve the right to make modifications Gas Springs G 0 1/03/20 c 20 Kent GaS Springs If you have any questions about specifying your requirement please e-mail us at solutions@kentgassprings.com Call us on +44 (0)134 151 or log on to our website www.kentgassprings.com
Gas spring - Gasdruckfeder - Standard dimensions in mm S5 1 EyeLet S5 L1(Stroke) L 2 +/-2 mm (extended) M Standard Specifications Thread L1 (STROKE) L2 (ETENDED LENGTH) FORCE F1(N) MIN. MA. 50 500 MIN. 200 MA. 10 150-10 Plastic Ball Socket P20 M Technical Data KENT Gas springs are self contained and maintenance free. P20 Mounting Position : Can be mounted in any position, but we B4 M recommend mounting with Position downwards so that the damping is effective at the end of extension stroke. End position damping length : approximately (45mm) Temperature range : -30 to +0 C Ball Joint B4 13 30 M Medium : Nitrogen gas and oil (for end position damping) Material : Black Nitriding piston rod, 30 Body : Epoxy coated or powder coated. M End fitting : Zinc plated, Plastic, Steel, Stainless steel and aluminum. C4 C4 32 32 M C24 C24 Please mention "00" in the part number if you do not require the end fittings. Ordering Example G S 30 0 B1 S S2 350N V Some end fittings are interchangeable and must be positively secured by the customer to prevent unscrewing (i.e. loctite). Valve (optional) F1 : Force ( Newton) Tube End Connector (optional) Rod End Connector L2 : Extended Length L1 : Stroke Stainless Steel (optional) Series(Tube Dia) (optional) Type(Compression Gas spring) V Add 7mm in L2 (Extended Length) if Adjustment Valve needed ADJUSTMENT VALVE : This bleed valve is optional and is used in the gas spring to lower the F1(N) force inside the cylinder. It is typically used where the force required is unknown. If you have variety of applications, one type of gas spring can be used by simple adjustment. The gas springs with the bleed valve come with the maximum force F1(N) and it must be bleeded until the satisfactory results of your application have been achieved. We reserve the right to make modifications Gas Springs G 1/03/20 c 20 Kent GaS Springs If you have any questions about specifying your requirement please e-mail us at solutions@kentgassprings.com Call us on + 44 (0)134 151 Log on to our website www.kentgassprings.com
Gas spring -2 Gasdruckfeder -2 Standard dimensions in mm S7 1 EyeLet S7 L1(Stroke) 2 30 L 2 +/-2 mm (extended) 30 M Standard Specifications Thread L1 (STROKE) L2 (ETENDED LENGTH) FORCE F1(N) 12 MIN. MA. 0 700 MIN. 10 MA. 100 200-2500 12 M Technical Data Ball Joint B KENT Gas springs are self contained and maintenance free. Mounting Position : Can be mounted in any position, but we B 20 35 M recommend mounting with Position downwards so that the damping is effective at the end of extension stroke. 35 End position damping length : approximately (0mm) Temperature range : -30 to +0 C M Medium : Nitrogen gas and oil (for end position damping) C3 Material : Black Nitriding piston rod, Body : Epoxy coated or powder coated. C3 40 End fitting : Zinc plated, Plastic, Steel, Stainless steel and aluminum. 40 B7 M B7 1 35 35 12 V Please mention "00" in the part number if you do not require the end fittings. Ordering Example G 2 S 30 0 B1 S S2 350N V Some end fittings are interchangeable and must be positively secured by the customer to prevent unscrewing (i.e. loctite). Valve (optional) F1 : Force ( Newton) Tube End Connector (optional) Rod End Connector L2 : Extended Length L1 : Stroke Stainless Steel (optional) Series(Tube Dia) (optional) Type(Compression Gas spring) Add mm in L2 (Extended Length) if Adjustment Valve needed ADJUSTMENT VALVE : This bleed valve is optional and is used in the gas spring to lower the F1(N) force inside the cylinder. It is typically used where the force required is unknown. If you have variety of applications, one type of gas spring can be used by simple adjustment. The gas springs with the bleed valve come with the maximum force F1(N) and it must be bleeded until the satisfactory results of your application have been achieved. We reserve the right to make modifications Gas Springs G 1/03/20 c 20 Kent GaS Springs If you have any questions about specifying your requirement please e-mail us at solutions@kentgassprings.com Call us on +44 (0)134 151 Log on to our website www.kentgassprings.com
Gas spring 20-40 Gasdruckfeder 20-40 Standard dimensions in mm S 25 EyeLet S L1(Stroke) 20 40 45 L 2 +/-2 mm (extended) 45 M Standard Specifications Thread L1 (STROKE) L2 (ETENDED LENGTH) FORCE F1(N) 15 MIN. MA. 0 00 MIN. 35 MA. 00 500-3500 15 M Technical Data Ball Joint B KENT Gas springs are self contained and maintenance free. Mounting Position : Can be mounted in any position, but we B 2 45 M recommend mounting with Position downwards so that the damping is effective at the end of extension stroke. 45 End position damping length : approximately (0mm) Temperature range : -30 to +0 C M Medium : Nitrogen gas and oil (for end position damping) C4 Material : Black Nitriding piston rod, Body : Epoxy coated or powder coated. C4 5 End fitting : Zinc plated, Plastic, Steel, Stainless steel and aluminum. 5 M B B 1 45 45 15 V Please mention "00" in the part number if you do not require the end fittings. Ordering Example G 40 S 30 0 B1 S S2 350N V Some end fittings are interchangeable and must be positively secured by the customer to prevent unscrewing (i.e. loctite). Valve (optional) F1 : Force ( Newton) Tube End Connector (optional) Rod End Connector L2 : Extended Length L1 : Stroke Stainless Steel (optional) Series(Tube Dia) (optional) Type(Compression Gas spring) Add mm in L2 (Extended Length) if Adjustment Valve needed ADJUSTMENT VALVE : This bleed valve is optional and is used in the gas spring to lower the F1(N) force inside the cylinder. It is typically used where the force required is unknown. If you have variety of applications, one type of gas spring can be used by simple adjustment. The gas springs with the bleed valve comes with the maximum force F1(N) and it must be bleeded until the satisfactory results of your application have been achieved. We reserve the right to make modifications Gas Springs G 20 1/03/20 c 20 Kent GaS Springs If you have any questions about specifying your requirement please e-mail us at solutions@kentgassprings.com Call us on +44 (0)134 151 Log on to our website www.kentgassprings.com
Gas Spring Brackets (Standard) Bracket 001 Bracket 002 Bracket 003 Bracket 004 Bracket 011 KENT GAS SPRINGS, a division of Gate Control Gear Limited T: +44 (0)134 151 F: +44 (0134 445 E: solutions@kentgassprings.com www.kentgassprings.com
Important Installation & Warranty Advice 1. Kent gas springs will operate in surrounding temperatures from 30 C to +0 C. We can supply our gas springs with special seals to withstand temperatures as low as 55 C or as high as +200 C. Gas Springs should not be over heated or placed in open fire! Other environmental conditions can also influence the considerable life time of gas springs. Please take appropriate preventative measures into consideration. 2. Gas Springs are filled with pure nitrogen. Nitrogen is an inert gas, which does not burn, will not explode and is not poisonous. But: Gas springs have very high internal pressure (up to approximately 300 bar). Do not open without instruction! 3. Disposal/Recycling: Gas springs consist mostly of metal and can be recycled, but first the gas spring must be de-pressurized. 4. All gas springs are labelled with the warning. DO NOT OPEN, HIGH PRESSURE, the part number and the production date. If these dates are unreadable (removed, painted over or any other influences) we refuse the liability for damages which result of this fact. Warranties are then not applicable anymore. 5. Gas springs should be installed with the piston rod downwards. This position ensures the best damping effect.. Gas Springs should not be exposed to any tilting or side (lateral) forces during operation. If this is unavoidable, please check the installation and use suitable connecting parts. 7. Gas springs are maintenance free. Do not grease or oil the piston rod.. The piston rod must not be painted and should be protected against shocks, impact, scratches & dirt. The cylinder should not be deformed. Such damage will destroy the sealing system.. Kent gas springs can be stored short term in any position. Pressure loss through long term storage may be possible in certain conditions. There are no negative values known, but there may be a sticking effect when you compress a gas spring, which may require a higher expenditure of force the first few times (initial break away force).. We cannot assume any liability for the function and the lifetime of the final product that you fit the gas springs upon. 11. Warranty claims expire one year from the date of supply. Manufacturing mistakes and/or quality defects are immediately noticeable. If you are unhappy for any reason with the delivered quality, we ask you to return the gas springs immediately. Testing methods adopted by customers must be the same as in production in order to achieve the same conditional matching results. 12. If gas springs are sent to us for a detailed examination, the agreement for the destruction of this part is given and the property rights expire. A return delivery of single components is not possible. 13. Kent gas springs which mostly consist of parts held in stock are produced according to customers orders. A cancellation, modification afterwards, change or refusal is therefore not possible.. Without detailed specifications supplied to us at enquiry stage and our specific written agreement, our gas springs will not be guaranteed for special applications involving vibration, magnetic fields, stray currents or intense accidental loads etc.. KENT GAS SPRINGS, a division of Gate Control Gear Limited T: +44 (0)134 151 F: +44 (0)134 445 E: solutions@kentgassprings.com www.kentgassprings.com
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