Can you imagine all the activities going on inside a running engine? Think of cylinders moving up and down on the journals of a crankshaft. Some cylinders are going down to gain power, while the others are working upwards to build up compression. These movements cause the crankshaft to vibrate. The...
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Developed to provide high operational repeatability at loads as low as 10 Newton, compact Size 3 IGS springs feature 10 mm diameter steel bodies and 3 mm diameter operating rods.
They are...
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Hydraulic dampers have a balance chamber that enables the device to produce a constant motion and produces a smoother and more consistent damping effect.
Automation control equipment manufacturer Ace Controls...
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It introduces a new fire damper to EIS 60 standard, which will be available in the summer of 2008. The Halton model FDI fire damper is easier and quicker to install than old-fashioned, traditional fire...
There are two basic types of rollers used in conveyors. One is the load-bearing roller, which supports the weight of the material placed on the conveyor and helps to move it. These have to be selected mainly according to the weight that is to be
carried.
The other type is the...
Have you ever tried lifting the trunk lid (sometimes called "tailgate" or "boot") of your car with just one finger? How come you can lift a heavy piece of metal and glass with so little force? The answer, if you didn't know already, lies in those
clever piston-like hinges that support the lid...
A new range of dampers are designed to provide resistance to applications which are required to open and close at different speeds, giving finished products a high-quality feel.
The range comprises nine bidirectional dampers in three families, the RFRT-PN family, the RFRT-CLIP family and the RAD...
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Consumables provider, Hydro-Dynamic Products, has added a newly developed range of replacement inking, dampening, pan and metering rollers to its expanding portfolio of...
By optimising the raceway geometry and outer ring material on its range of X-life yoke and stud type track rollers, Schaeffler has increased the basic rating life by up to 30% and improved load carrying capacities by up to 50%.
The Schaeffler group has extended and improved its range of yoke and...
A comprehensive range of stainless steel gas springs designed for food, medical, marine and other demanding operating environments has been launched by the UK's leading gas spring specialist, Industrial Gas Springs.
Manufactured from grade 316 stainless steel, the new units provide maximum...
A new range of gas springs with adjustable ratings is now available from leading gas spring supplier, Industrial Gas Springs (IGS).
Featuring a side-mounted release valve mechanism with screw adjustment, the latest SRV series units from IGS enables the gas spring force to be set extremely...
Custom-engineered stainless steel gas springs from IGS have been specified at the heart of a revolutionary new system for mooring boats without risking unsightly, or expensive, scuffing of their hulls on the jetty.
Described as "the opposite of a rope", the system has - not surprisingly - been...
Industrial Gas Springs has played a key role in helping a UK company secure the certification of its microlight aircraft.
This is believed to be the first use of gas springs in an aircraft control system.
The certification of the WT9 Dynamic two-seat sports aeroplane was already well behind...
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A custom-engineered test rig, designed and manufactured entirely in-house by Industrial Gas Springs' engineers, has been installed at the company's Mitcham headquarters to provide fast and accurate analysis of all types of gas...
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The LIFT-O-MAT PTL features an internal mechanical lock in the compressed position, opening up new opportunities for designers looking for a simple way to create concealed elements and storage areas into furniture and specialised...
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Cylinder gas is a gas that is filled at very high pressure. The gas is filled in a cylinder, which is either a pressure vessel or a tank that can hold the gas without any leakage and without any wear and tear. Cylinder gas...
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In order to use compressed air, you first have to compress it. It’s that compressibility of air that can create problems when you are trying to use it to stroke an air cylinder smoothly or with consistent stroke...
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Take an old method book on pedaling and look at the pedal symbols at the bottom of each measure. Study the patterns of when the pedal is held down and when the pedal is lifted. Check out the chord changes in the progression. If played...
A fireplace damper my go unnoticed by most homeowners, but it is an integral part of the operation of any home fireplace. An improperly used or malfunctioning fireplace damper can result in an inefficient fireplace - especially when not being used.
The fireplace damper is usually located...
Gas srpings Standard gas spring Oil cylinders The operating mechanism of waste containers in clinical environments must ensure easy opening and reliable closing of lids. Therefore, when designing their hospital...