Cylinders and springs are two mechanical components that play a vital role in a multitude of industrial applications.
They are essential elements in many areas of activity, such as the automotive, aerospace and medical industries, because of their ability to generate movement, exert force or store energy.
Cylinders: Strength, Precision and Durability
Cylinders have the ability to generate repetitive, linear and controlled movements.
The different types of cylinder
There are different types of cylinders:
- Gas springs
- Mechanical jacks
Standard and made-to-measure cylinders :
- Compression
- Traction
- Welded eyelets
- Verrouillage de l’hélice
- Locking tube
Technical solution for gas springs
The Vari-Force method is applied in the case of gas cylinders, where compression is generated by the gas contained inside.
This technique reduces the pressure, which in turn reduces the force exerted by the cylinder. It is then possible to adjust the force produced by the cylinder.
Technical solution for mechanical jacks
As mentioned earlier, there is also the mechanical jack.
In this case, the gas is replaced by springs, to create a cylinder that meets more demanding requirements.
The benefits
- Controlled force
- Precision of movement
- Durability
Springs: Energy storage and damping
Springs are used for energy storage. In other words, they store energy to release it during movement or to attenuate shocks and vibrations.
Springs are essential for certain repetitive applications, helping to maintain the durability and performance of various products.
The different types of spring
Standard and made-to-measure springs :
- Compression
- Extension
- Torsion
- Conical
- Flat
The benefits
- Durability and Resistance
- Adaptability
- Easy to install
Combining synergy and complementarity
Cylinders and springs are very often combined to produce complex mechanical systems. In other words, the jack is used to support heavy loads, while the spring helps to attenuate the shock of the movement performed by the jack.
The combination of these two elements optimises the system’s power, precision and reliability.
Our production capacity
- Gas springs
- Mechanical jacks
- Press springs
- Steel
- Stainless steel
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