Industrial Applications of Gas Springs

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Automotive

Tailgate/Dickey, Passenger Bus luggage compartment, Commercial vehicle engine flap:

This is a common application of the gas spring in the automotive sector. The Auto LIFT gas spring adds to the convenience of the user for lifting of the car dickey / compartment door. After an initial manual assistance, the gas spring opens the dickey / door to its designed opening angle.

Engine Hood/Bonnet, Battery/utility compartment, Roof top ventilators:

The above mentioned are common Auto LIFT applications in passenger and commercial vehicles. The gas springs help to keep the respective lids / doors open for as much time as required, and up to the lid's maximum designed opening angle for allowing easy access to the engine bay or the battery compartment.

Passenger Seats, Tilt Steering:

The word luxurious is synonymous with a plush seat in a passenger bus. How much one can recline in a seat is decided by the Auto BLOCK gas spring. Whether one wants to keep the seat backrest upright for reading while travelling or take a nap by reclining it fully, the Auto BLOCK is there for you.

Tilt steering wheels are now a common feature in passenger vehicles. Whether you want to keep the wheel upright for easy ingress and egress or keep it in the bottom position for a more relaxed arm position on the steering wheel, the Auto BLOCK keeps it the way you want it.

Furniture

Filing cabinet lids, Bed & Bed Fittings, Kitchen Overhead cabinets, Study desk-tops:

In places of work, study & homes, the on ground storage space now comes at a premium. The Auto LIFT can be designed to suit your requirements for opening & closing of lids for storage under the beds and over your heads in the filing cabinets & kitchen cabinets.

Swivel Chair height adjustment, Swivel Chair tilt adjustment, Stool:

At your office desk or your study table, you must be able to sit comfortably for your best output. Yet comfort should be assisted by a firm ergonomic (correct height and back-rest angle) sitting position for short as well as long periods of time. The Auto HITE keeps you on the correct height & the Auto BLOCK gives your back, the support it requires. 

Agricultural & Earthmoving Equipment 

Engine hoods, Cabin doors:

On the fields & off the roads, to allow users for easy cabin access, convenient serviceability as well as good ventilation while working, the Auto LIFT does the work here.

Tractor Tilt steering, Joystick:

The Auto BLOCK helps in easing the operation of the joystick and to have a convenient arm position on the steering wheel for the users.

Healthcare Equipment

Dental & Ophthalmic Equipment:

Auto BLOCK & Auto HEIGHT type of gas springs are used in a wide variety of dental and ophthalmic equipments such as the dental chair, in the equipment trolley, the dentist's stool, etc. 

Hospital Beds, Over Bed Food Trolley, Hospital Equipment:

In fowler beds, for easy adjustment of the inclination angle of the patient, Auto BLOCK gas springs are used. In the over bed food trolleys, the Auto BLOCK helps in height adjustment of the table for the patient's comfort during eating.

Industrial applications

Textile Machinery, Packaging M/cs, Sealing M/cs, Printing M/cs:

ll the above applications require lifting of hoods / covers. Here, the duty is done by the Auto LIFT. It increases convenience during the operation of these machines, and aids in maintenance.