Camloc Steel Gas Strut, with Ball & Socket Joint, End Joint, 160mm Extended Length, 60mm Stroke Length

Camloc Swift and Sure Vari-Lift Gas Struts

From Camloc, a series of standard fit gas struts that are robust, reliable and easy to fit. The Swift and Sure Gas Struts are self-contained and maintenance free. Supplied charged to their maximum force during manufacture the Vari-Lift struts can be adjusted in-situ by using the Allen key provided. Simply insert the key into the Vari-Lift valve at the end of the tube and slowly release the compressed nitrogen gas until the desired force is reached. The struts are supplied as a pair with pre-fitted ball joint end fittings and optional eye end fittings. Except 14-28 sizes, these are supplied with just ball and socket end fittings.

Gas Strut Sizes

Gas Struts or Gas Springs are usually referred to by their size coding. The most popular are; 6-15, 8-18, 10-23 and 14-28. The smaller number relating to the piston rod diameter and the larger number relating to the springs over all diameter of the tube.

Features and Benefits

• Self-contained and maintenance free
• Easy positional control
• Adjustable while in position
• No force calculation needed
• Quick and easy to fit
• Pre-fitted ball joint end fittings

Applications

Gas struts or gas springs as they are also known are utilised in a wide range of applications. Some of the most common areas you would find gas struts are;

• Car boot
• Cargo area on aeroplanes and coaches
• Skylights
• Office furniture and chairs
• Machine guards
• Access panels and lid
• Bonnets and hatch covers