Gas Springs and Dampers For Industrial Applications: STABILUS Technology Gives Comfort
Gas Springs and Dampers For Industrial Applications: STABILUS Technology Gives Comfort
Gas Springs and Dampers For Industrial Applications: STABILUS Technology Gives Comfort
Gas springs and dampers for of the reasons for the constant growth in photocopiers, acoustic hoods and
industrial applications the use of gas springs for the most varied computer swivel arms. In buildings, gas
of applications. springs perform the task of opening
For decades now, STABILUS gas springs STABILUS products are found in the roof windows or assisting the operation
have been well known for their successful general furniture sector, for example, to of awnings.
use in the automobile industry. adjust table height or the angle of head In the mechanical engineering industry,
Since the early 1960’s, STABILUS and foot sections of beds. In the medical STABILUS gas springs are used to an
products have also been used in the engineering industry, gas springs and increasing extent in safety and noise
furniture industry, notably for applications dampers are used ln hospital beds, protection panels which can be
in swivel chairs. theatre couches and in the operation of effortlessly opened and closed by gas
Today, the gas spring has become a massage and beauty couches and springs.
practical design element in more than equipment. The applications for STABILUS
100 different applications. In the office equipment sector, gas products are as varied as your ideas.
Compact design, high level of operating springs are an invisible aid in the We will be pleased to advise you
convenience and safety in use are some positioning of covers and lids of regarding your specific application.
Product Range
Pressure tube
Druckrohr-
connection
The LIFT-O-MAT gas spring is available
anschluß
as follows:
• Standard range
DD2 2 Extension force
D1 D2 F1 [N] Max. stroke x FR max.
[mm] [mm] min. max. [mm] () [N]
6 15 50 - 400 150 1,3 50
8 19 100 - 800 250 1,35 60
Kolbenpaket
Piston system 10 22 150 - 1150 400 1,4 80
10 49 150 - 950 566 1,04 80
14 28 500 - 2100 500 1,5 80
Kolbenstange
Piston rod 20 42 1000 - 5200 500 1,45 150
Pressure tube
Druckrohr • A choice can be made between the
with
mit filling medium
Füllmedium
standard versions with eyelet end
fittings or ball sockets
ÖlOil • Further connection variants available
on request
Special
Spezialdichtungs- • Standard features are the proven
seal-guide
und system
Führungspaket
Nislide piston rod for extended life,
with high resistance to corrosion
and an environmentally friendly design
DD1 1
• Special gas spring types available with
protective tube
Piston rod
Kolbenstangen-
connection
anschluß
• Roll-closed as standard at the
pressure tube end to ensure optimal
seal without weld seams and high
resistance to corrosion
• With different sets of seals, depending
upon the application
®
e
ion forc into any desired position.
extens valve and can thus be blocked in any
F1 desired position.
force
[N]
5 5
The piston is sealed at the pressure The extension rate and the damping
damping range
hydraulic pneumatic tube and separates two gas spaces. can be varied accordingly by the choice
stroke [mm] of nozzle in the piston.
FORCE DIAGRAM
Pressure tube
Druckrohranschluß
connection selec-
wählbar nach
table according
• With hydraulic damping control as a Typenprogramm
to product range Variants
result of patented labyrinth pistons Pressure cylinder
Druckrohr
with filling medium
(damping during extension and/or mit Füllmedium • BLOC-O-LIFT gas spring with resilient
compression of the piston rod) blocking in the extension or compres-
Separating piston
Trennkolben
• With dynamic damping system for sion direction. If the piston is moved
achieving the desired degree of over the range of stroke in the gas, a
damping over the entire stroke of the
DD
2 2 resilient blocking effect is achieved as
gas spring Valve system
Geschwindigkeits- gas is compressible
regulating
und speed
dämpfungs-
and dampening
regulierendes
Ventilsystem
• BLOC-O-LIFT gas spring with rigid-
blocking in the extension or compres-
Variants sion direction. If the piston is moved
• LIFT-O-MAT gas spring with mechani- over the range of stroke in the oil, a
cal external or internal limit lock as an rigid blocking effect is achieved as
Spezialdichtungs-
Special seal and
additional safeguard to cope with und
guide system
oil is not compressible
Führungspaket
varying weights, e.g. snow loads or In the case of the position-independent
wind gusts rigid blocking variant, the gas and oil
DD
1 1
• HYDRO-LIFT gas spring for stepless spaces are separated by a separating
Threaded
Kolbenstangen-
positioning at any desired point piston rod
anschluß piston and rigid blocking is possible in
connection
mit Gewinde
the extension or compression direction,
• Gas spring with increased friction
depending on the design.
(Reib-LIFT-O-MAT) for stepless
positioning at any desired point
Product Range Accessories:
• ELECTRO-LIFT gas spring with the
additional benefit of transmitting an
The BLOC-O-LIFT gas spring is available Release head with lever and handle,
electric current of up to 25A/12V or
both in a resilient and also a rlgid block- buffer and nuts, release head with
with a switch function, e.g. for
ing version as follows: bowden cable and operating unit
illuminating a stowage area in a
camper • Standard range of products
Extension force • With special sealing system suitable
D1 D2 F1 [N] Max. stroke x FR max.
[mm] [mm] min. max. [mm] () [N] for continuous operation
8 28 200 - 1000 100 1,1 60
10 28 200 - 1500 250 1,2 80 • With special sealing system for any
desired installation position
• Special gas spring types are available
with an 8 mm piston rod and 22 mm • With short release travel of 1 mm
pressure tube diameter instead of the standard 2,5 mm
• Fitted as standard with thread or • With reversed valve operation (valve
eyelet end fittings closes when released)
• Further connection variants available • Without extension force (HYDRO-BLOC)
on request
®
Product Range
Connection part
Anschlußteil
The damper is available as follows: hinged eye
Gelenkauge
• STAB-O-SHOC as a position-depend-
ent damper without extension force with
damping forces in one direction or in the Füllmedium Gas gas
Filling medium,
extension and compression direction Membran
Diaphragm
Bodenventileinheit
Bottom valve unit
• STAB-O-SHOC as a position-dependent
damper with extension force, with
Bodenventil-
Bottom valve unit
damping forces in one direction or in the einheit
extension and compression direction
Damping piston
Dämpfkolben mit
• STAB-O-SHOC as a position-independ- with valve system
Ventilsystem
ent damper without extension force with
D2
damping forces in one direction or in the
extension and compression direction
Pressure tube
Druckrohr mit
filled with oilÖl
Füllmedium
• Standard range of products
D1 [mm] D2 [mm] Max. Damping force [N] Max. stroke
6 15,6 1000 80 Spezialdichtungs-
Seal-guide unit
8 24 5000 180 und
Führungspaket
10 24 5000 180
10 29 7000 200 D1
8 38 1600 250
11 50 2500 300
Piston rod
Kolbenstangen-
14 64 3000 450
connection
anschluß
• Special types of dampers with higher
damping forces available on request
• Fitted as standard with eyelets at
both ends
• Further connection variants available
on request
Variants
The damping force characteristic may
be designed to be linear, progressive
or degressive. The damper may be used
up to a temperature of 100° C. Special
designs for temperatures in excess of
100° C are possible.
STABILUS Quality pursues is aimed at achieving zero By means of production self inspections
faults. The STABILUS Quality Assurance based on statistical aspects as well as
Quality ranks high at STABILUS and is System controls the quality-assuring parameter control on automatic production
the basis for our leading position in the elements from the product idea through facilities, a range of product accompanying
market. to customer implementation on the basis tests and inspections are conducted from
The high quality standard for STABILUS of “Total Quality Management” (TQM). the Incoming Goods Department through
products which the market demands to Shipping. These measures assure to-
was the impetus for establishing a The basis for this is our certification in specification manufacture of all STABILUS
Quality Assurance System several conformity with IS0 9001. Internal as well products. The quality inspection seal on
decades ago which constantly inte- as specific customer requirements are each package is verification that the
grates growing requirements and new fully considered. product fully complies with specification.
knowledge. Use is made in this connection of special Numerous international quality awards are
The product philosophy of ongoing quality measuring instruments such as confirmation of the efficiency and the
further development which STABILUS “Design of Experiments”, FMEA, SPC. success of STABILUS quality.
Example:
G = 30 kg, L = 400 mm, b = 200 mm, n = 2
b
30 · 400
F1 = 11 = 330 N
200 · 2 *
Gas springs and dampers for vehicle engineering, examples being STABILUS gas springs open, adjust
the automobile industry superstructures, bodies and vehicle and close hoods, covers, hatches,
seats. In addition, STABILUS products doors and casings in a controlled and
STABILUS gas springs and dampers are used increasingly in agricultural damped movement and permit the
have been used for decades in ever vehicles, in special bodies, in railway stepless adjustment of seats.
increasing numbers in general automo- vehicles and in the general transport STABILUS dampers find application in
bile engineering. They offer the user a sector. steering systems, engines, gearshift
high level of operating convenience and and throttle linkages, V-belts, overrun
security and are characterised by their STABILUS is a major supplier to the brakes and driver seats.
compact design and thus their pratical international automobile industry and The applications of STABILUS products
integration in vehicle design. STABILUS many millions of STABILUS products in automotive engineering are as varied
gas springs and dampers are used in a are fitted each year to passenger cars as your ideas and the answer to your
wide range of applications in general and commercial vehicles. problems.
Product Range
Pressure tube
Druckrohr-
connection
The LIFT-O-MAT gas spring is available
anschluß
as follows:
• Standard range
DD22 Extension force
D1 D2 F1 [N] Max. stroke x FR max.
[mm] [mm] min. max. [mm] () [N]
6 15 50 - 400 150 1,3 50
8 19 100 - 800 250 1,35 60
Kolbenpaket
Piston system 10 22 150 - 1150 400 1,4 80
10 49 150 - 950 566 1,04 80
14 28 500 - 2100 500 1,5 80
Kolbenstange
Piston rod 20 42 1000 - 5200 500 1,45 150
Pressure tube
Druckrohr • A choice can be made between the
withFüllmedium
mit filling medium
standard versions with eyelet end
fittings or ball sockets
Öl
Oil • Further connection variants available
on request
Special
Spezialdichtungs- • Standard features are the proven
seal-guide
und system
Führungspaket
Nislide piston rod for extended life,
with high resistance to corrosion
and an environmentally friendly design
DD11
• Special gas spring types available with
protective tube
Piston rod
Kolbenstangen-
connection
anschluß
• Roll-closed as standard at the
pressure tube end to ensure optimal
seal without weld seams and high
resistance to corrosion
• With different sets of seals, depending
upon the application
®
e
ion forc into any desired position.
extens valve and can thus be blocked in any
F1 desired position.
force
[N]
5 5
The piston is sealed at the pressure The extension rate and the damping
damping range
hydraulic pneumatic tube and separates two gas spaces. can be varied accordingly by the choice
stroke [mm] of nozzle in the piston.
FORCE DIAGRAM
Pressure tube
Druckrohranschluß
connection selec-
wählbar nach
table according
• With hydraulic damping control as a Typenprogramm
to product range Variants
result of patented labyrinth pistons Pressure cylinder
Druckrohr
with filling medium
(damping during extension and/or mit Füllmedium • BLOC-O-LIFT gas spring with resilient
compression of the piston rod) blocking in the extension or compres-
Separating piston
Trennkolben
• With dynamic damping system for sion direction. If the piston is moved
achieving the desired degree of over the range of stroke in the gas, a
damping over the entire stroke of the
DD2 2 resilient blocking effect is achieved as
gas spring Valve system
Geschwindigkeits- gas is compressible
regulating
und speed
dämpfungs-
and dampening
regulierendes
Ventilsystem
• BLOC-O-LIFT gas spring with rigid-
blocking in the extension or compres-
Variants sion direction. If the piston is moved
• LIFT-O-MAT gas spring with mechani- over the range of stroke in the oil, a
cal external or internal limit lock as an rigid blocking effect is achieved as
Spezialdichtungs-
Special seal and
additional safeguard to cope with und
guide system
oil is not compressible
Führungspaket
varying weights, e.g. snow loads or In the case of the position-independent
wind gusts rigid blocking variant, the gas and oil
DD1 1
• HYDRO-LIFT gas spring for stepless spaces are separated by a separating
Threaded
Kolbenstangen-
positioning at any desired point piston rod
anschluß piston and rigid blocking is possible in
connection
mit Gewinde
the extension or compression direction,
• Gas spring with increased friction
depending on the design.
(Reib-LIFT-O-MAT) for stepless
positioning at any desired point
Product Range Accessories:
• ELECTRO-LIFT gas spring with the
additional benefit of transmitting an
The BLOC-O-LIFT gas spring is available Release head with lever and handle,
electric current of up to 25A/12V or
both in a resilient and also a rlgid block- buffer and nuts, release head with
with a switch function, e.g. for
ing version as follows: bowden cable and operating unit
illuminating a stowage area in a
camper • Standard range of products
Extension force • With special sealing system suitable
D1 D2 F1 [N] Max. stroke x FR max.
[mm] [mm] min. max. [mm] () [N] for continuous operation
8 28 200 - 1000 100 1,1 60
10 28 200 - 1500 250 1,2 80 • With special sealing system for any
desired installation position
• Special gas spring types are available
with an 8 mm piston rod and 22 mm • With short release travel of 1 mm
pressure tube diameter instead of the standard 2,5 mm
• Fitted as standard with thread or • With reversed valve operation (valve
eyelet end fittings closes when released)
• Further connection variants available • Without extension force (HYDRO-BLOC)
on request
®
Product Range
Connection part
Anschlußteil
The damper is available as follows: hinged eye
Gelenkauge
• STAB-O-SHOC as a position-depend-
ent damper without extension force with
damping forces in one direction or in the Füllmedium Gas gas
Filling medium,
extension and compression direction Membran
Diaphragm
Bodenventileinheit
Bottom valve unit
• STAB-O-SHOC as a position-dependent
damper with extension force, with
Bodenventil-
Bottom valve unit
damping forces in one direction or in the einheit
extension and compression direction
Damping piston
Dämpfkolben mit
• STAB-O-SHOC as a position-independ- with valve system
Ventilsystem
ent damper without extension force with
D2
damping forces in one direction or in the
extension and compression direction
Pressure tube
Druckrohr mit
filled with oilÖl
Füllmedium
• Standard range of products
D1 [mm] D2 [mm] Max. Damping force [N] Max. stroke
6 15,6 1000 80 Spezialdichtungs-
Seal-guide unit
8 24 5000 180 und
Führungspaket
10 24 5000 180
10 29 7000 200 D1
8 38 1600 250
11 50 2500 300
Piston rod
Kolbenstangen-
14 64 3000 450
connection
anschluß
• Special types of dampers with higher
damping forces available on request
• Fitted as standard with eyelets at
both ends
• Further connection variants available
on request
Variants
The damping force characteristic may
be designed to be linear, progressive
or degressive. The damper may be used
up to a temperature of 100° C. Special
designs for temperatures in excess of
100° C are possible.
STABILUS Quality pursues is aimed at achieving zero By means of production self inspections
faults. The STABILUS Quality Assurance based on statistical aspects as well as
Quality ranks high at STABILUS and is System controls the quality-assuring parameter control on automatic production
the basis for our leading position in the elements from the product idea through facilities, a range of product accompanying
market. to customer implementation on the basis tests and inspections are conducted from
The high quality standard for STABILUS of “Total Quality Management” (TQM). the Incoming Goods Department through
products which the market demands to Shipping. These measures assure to-
was the impetus for establishing a The basis for this is our certification in specification manufacture of all STABILUS
Quality Assurance System several conformity with IS0 9001. Internal as well products. The quality inspection seal on
decades ago which constantly inte- as specific customer requirements are each package is verification that the
grates growing requirements and new fully considered. product fully complies with specification.
knowledge. Use is made in this connection of special Numerous international quality awards are
The product philosophy of ongoing quality measuring instruments such as confirmation of the efficiency and the
further development which STABILUS “Design of Experiments”, FMEA, SPC. success of STABILUS quality.
Example:
G = 30 kg, L = 400 mm, b = 200 mm, n = 2
b
30 · 400
F1 = 11 = 330 N
200 · 2 *
Centre console
Engine vibration damping Telephone console
Gas Springs and
Dampers for Cars
Pioneering achievements
Since the foundation of the company in The multiplicity of technical solutions
Koblenz in 1934, STABILUS has been guarantees an optimal solution to our
producing hydraulic damping elements customers' requirements. STABILUS
for the automotive industry. In the fifties, gas springs and dampers have become
STABILUS offered the first hydraulic the international standard. STABILUS
damper for horizontal installation. Since offers its customers extensive service
then, many millions have been used and development support, ranging from
particularly for steering damping. computer-supported analysis to on-site
fine-tuning on the vehicle by mobile
ln 1962, STABILUS presented the
workshops.
world’s first standard production gas
spring. This hydropneumatic adjusting
element gradually replaced mechanical
systems. Today it is being increasingly
used by the automotive industry in further
applications additionally to the existing,
such as hatchbacks, bonnets, trunk
lids, and seat adjustments.
Established know-
how and solid
quality have
made
STABILUS
the world
leader for
gas springs.
Product
innovations
in the field of
hydraulic
dampers and gas
springs have started their triumphal
campaign from Koblenz.
There are STABILUS production facilities
in Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain,
Italy, the U.S.A., Australia and Mexico.
Development supplier
STABILUS has been supplying the
international automotive industry for
decades and is a recognised development
supplier. Throughout the world STABILUS
employees perform creative innovative
work to further enhance our products.
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Convertible top
Convertible top adjustment Bonnet Steering column adjustment Window adjustment
®
Applications in
Hydraulic dampening commercial vehicles
of vibrations. Storage tray for driver Engine bonnet
Vibration dampers for the steering Storage of hand luggage Steering
engine and other applications. Glove compartment Hood
Battery box Bonnet
Sliding folding top Streamline deflector
Injection pump damping Hatchback Sleeper berth
➁
Check of data by using the
installation proposal programme.
Determination of the parameters
for the design of the gas spring.
➄
Release of the gas spring and
finalization of the design.
➆
Fulfilment of the customer’s expectations
through performance and quality.
STABILUS GmbH
Wallersheimer Weg 100
D-56070 Koblenz
P.O. Box 2029, D-56020 Koblenz
Ph. (0261) 8900-0
Fax (0261) 8900-479 Please request more detailed information.
Telex stabk 862 495
Pressure cylinder
with filling medium
Separating
piston
Valve system
regulating speed
and dampening
Threaded piston
Swivel chair engineering
rod connection
from STABlLUS
Until the introduction of the gas spring
in series production, swivel chairs were
adjusted by means of spindles or detent
mechanisms. The gas spring has per-
Product Range formed this function to an ever increasing
extent since the sixties as a practical
The BLOC-O-LIFT gas spring is and compactly dimensioned adjusting
available both with resilient and also element. Many hundreds of swivel chair
with rigid blocking as follows: manufacturers throughout the world
have been placing their faith for
• With pressure tube diameter decades now in STABILUS gas springs.
22 and 28 mm
• In different lengths, especially also Swivel chair manufacturers and practi-
Variants in different strokes (10 - 50 mm) tioners of occupational medicine rightly
• With different end-fittings regard STABILUS as the pioneer in the
Depending on requirements, the gas • With special sealing systems, suitable development and manufacture of gas
spring can be designed with rigid or for continuous release springs for ergonomic sitting in the
resilient blocking. • With special sealing systems for any swivel chair sector. The gas spring
desired installation position enables a swivel chair to be adjusted
Resilient blocking is achieved if the • With short release travel of 1 mm steplessly in height in the most com-
piston moves over the lift range in the instead of standard 2,5 mm fortable manner. A single operation of
gas as the gas is compressible. Rigid • With pressure relief valve the adjusting lever, and the swivel chair
blocking is achieved if the piston • With reversed valve operation user glides downwards in a gently
moves over its lift range in the oil as the (valve closes during release) controlled movement. If the chair is not
oil is not compressible. • Without extension force occupied, the seat glides smoothly
(HYDRO-BLOC) upwards. A pleasant deep springing
In the case of rigid blocking, the gas exists in the working position. The
and oil spaces are separated by a Accessories: same principle is applied for adjusting
separating piston and, depending on Release head with lever and handle, the seat angle and backrest. The gas
design, rigid blocking is possible in the buffers and nuts, release head with springs can also be designed on request
extension or compression direction. bowden cable and operating unit with a fixed blocking mechanism.
Pioneering
achievements
STABILUS, a member of the SACHS
Group within the MANNESMANN
Concern, with over 60 years experience
in the construction of hydropneumatic
equipment, presented to the swivel
chair industry the world’s first standard
production gas spring in 1962.
Operating principle
The STAB-O-MAT/STAB-O-BLOC- and
BLOC-O-LIFT - gas springs are
hydropneumatic adjusting elements
which can be set to any desired height
and feature a self contained gas/oil
system as an energy store. The spring
force is produced by a compressed
nitrogen filling.
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Special Equipment
Adjustable pin
Valve system
Valve system re- regulating speed
gulating speed and and dampening
dampening
®
Cardan guide
Additional bush
supporting tube
Additional deep
springing
® ®
STABILUS
1201 Tulip Drive
Gastonia, NC 25602
Tel. 7 04-8 65-74 44 Please request detailed information
Fax 7 04-8 65-77 81