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Function of our tension gas spring
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Function of our tension gas spring
Tension springs work in the reverse way to compression springs, meaning that the gas pressure in the cylinder pulls the piston rod inwards. When an opening is closed, the tension spring thus supports the manual force. A tension spring is an enclosed, maintenance-free element. It consists of a pressure tube and a piston rod with piston. In addition, a seal to prevent possible loss of gas is fitted at the piston rod guide. The tension spring is fitted with compressed gas – nitrogen – which provides the spring force. In the unpressurised state, the piston rod is always retracted. Pulling out the piston rod reduces the volume in the cylinder and the gas is compressed. This creates an increase in force (progression) for the spring, which depends on the diameter of the piston rod and the volume of the cylinder. The piston has a small opening (nozzle), through which the gas can flow, thus allowing the piston rod to move at a defined speed. The cross-section (diameter) of this opening defines the degree of damping of a spring.Get more news about Tension Spring,you can vist our website!
Applications of tension springs:
Tension gas springs are used in any situation in which normal gas compression springs cannot be used for space reasons. They support manual force when opening covers which have to be pulled upward to open them. This option is found, for example, in the escape hatches of lifts. In addition, tension springs are used if covers have to be held up while open, as is the case, for example, with desks with a lifting work surface.
The coils hold an initial tension in order to keep them together and store energy when a force pulls them apart.As expert heavy duty tension spring manufacturers, our springs operate throughout a whole host of heavy tension spring applications across multiple industries including construction, robotics, lifting equipment, agriculture, elevators and heavy plant machinery as well as speciality equipment.
What are heavy duty tension springs?
Heavy tension springs are tightly wound coils that allow for an outside force to create tension through an end fitting or loop, using this energy to pull components back together when reverting back to their original tension spring shape.Our division specialises in the heavy tension spring which is the largest of the tension spring range.
As heavy duty extension springs suppliers we design and manufacture heavy duty tension springs UK wide and across the globe for a wealth of diverse industries and applications.