Introduction
Self-Lockable Gas Spring, as an important safety component in modern industrial equipment, is widely used in fields such as medical beds, industrial machinery, automotive seats, and aerospace equipment. Its unique self-locking function can fix the load at any position, greatly improving the safety and operability of the equipment. However, incorrect installation or lack of maintenance may result in lock failure and pose a safety hazard. This article combines the latest industry data and expert insights to provide a detailed analysis of the installation and maintenance points of self-locking gas springs, and provides professional data visualization analysis.
Analysis of Core Parameters of Self Locking Gas Spring
1. Key performance indicators
The performance of self-locking gas springs is mainly determined by the following parameters:
- Locking force: usually 500-5000N, needs to match equipment requirements
- Travel range : commonly 200-800mm
-Working temperature * *: Standard model (-20 ℃ to+80 ℃), special models can reach -40 ℃ to+120 ℃
Professional Installation Guide
1. Necessary checks before installation
- Verify product model: Ensure that the locking force, stroke, and equipment match
-Appearance inspection : Check whether the piston rod is straight and whether the cylinder body is concave
-Function test: Manually operate 3-5 times to confirm the sensitivity of the locking mechanism
2. Best Installation Practices
-Installation angle: It is recommended to install vertically (within ± 15 ° range). If the angle is too large, it will affect the locking effect (see Figure 2)
-Load direction: The gas spring must withstand pressure and reverse installation is prohibited
-*Connection method: Use a dedicated installation bracket, with bolt torque controlled between 15-25N · m
Scientific Maintenance Plan
1. Regular maintenance plan
| Maintenance Project | Cycle | Operating Standards |
| Piston rod cleaning | 1 month | Wipe with anhydrous alcohol |
| Lubrication and maintenance | 6 months | Special silicone grease, dosage 0.5g |
| Lock function test | 3 months | 10 full trip operations |
| Sealing inspection | 12 months | pressure drop<5% within 24 hours after pressurization |
2. Common fault diagnosis
- Unable to lock : may be due to internal valve core damage (accounting for 38% of faults) or insufficient air pressure
- Sliding down after locking : usually caused by aging of the seal (see Figure 3)
- Effortless operation : Mostly due to insufficient lubrication or deformation of the piston rod
Conclusion
Proper installation and standardized maintenance are key to ensuring the safe and reliable operation of self-locking gas springs. Suggested users:
1. Strictly follow the manufacturer's installation guidelines
2. Establish regular maintenance records
3. Timely replace components that have reached their service life
**Data source * *: Global Gas Spring Industry Report 2025, International Machinery Safety Association (IMSA).
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Post time: Aug-14-2025