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ADJUSTABLE LOCKING GAS SPRINGS-2
Nov 18, 2023|
View:8LOCKING GAS SPRING COMPARISON CHART
| FLEXIBLE | RIGID IN EXTENSION | RIGID IN COMPRESSION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rigidity in Tension | Good | Fully Rigid | High |
| Rigidity in Compression | Good | High | Fully Rigid |
| Release Valve Option | Yes | Yes | No |
| Typical Applications | Chair backs, seat height adjusters and equipment for the physically disabled where the flexing gives a comfortable "bouncy" feel. Further applications are those where no or little extra force is applied once the gas spring has been locked such as VDU height adjustment. | Applications for rigid in extension gas springs include hospital beds, aircraft, coach and rail seat back recline control and wheel chair recline and support systems. | Applications include operating, massage and veterinary tables and wheel chair recline and support systems. This type of locking gas spring is always used where no movement can be tolerated when the apparatus is in its locked position. |
