THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY FEATURES IN NITROGEN GAS SPRINGS
Nitrogen gas springs can discharge a large amount of energy if not used properly. Misuse due to human error can result in a catastrophic burst that can cause the rod to eject up to 1,500 feet, reaching more than 200 miles per hour. For reference, that would be the same as dropping a steel slug […]
OPAS SAFETY FEATURE IN NITROGEN GAS SPRINGS
Special Springs has long been a trusted designer, manufacturer, and distributor of nitrogen gas springs. Engineered for performance, durability and safety, our nitrogen gas springs all feature overpressure active safety(OPAS). This technology is designed to protect against a number of potential safety risks that impacted gas springs in the past. A long-time innovator in the […]
OSAS SAFETY FEATURES IN NITROGEN GAS SPRINGS
Safety technology has advanced rapidly in recent years, allowing Special Springs to invest and ensure integration of advanced features in all our nitrogen gas springs. OSAS (Over Stroke Active Safety) provides enhanced safety in all our nitrogen gas springs and is a vital part of our current range of offerings. Special Springs is committed to […]
USAS SAFETY FEATURES IN NITROGEN GAS SPRINGS
Because of the extensive risk posed in the event of a damaged gas spring, Special Springs has invested heavily in R&D and new technologies to develop safety features that address some of the most common causes of these failures. Among our recent developments in the Lifeplus Concept for nitrogen gas springs is the USAS (Uncontrolled […]
PROTECTIVE DIE SPACERS
BLOG POST TITLE Our new Die Spacers offer superior protection against breakage or misalignment during transport and storage, which can extend the life of the die. Available in 3 models in a wide range of sizes to fit a variety of applications and assemblies. Manufactured by NewStark of high-impact Polyamide reinforced with fiberglass for superior […]
SKUDO, THE ORIGINAL SHIELDED NITROGEN GAS CYLINDER
Special Springs was one of the first in the industry to recognize and solve one of the primary causes of cylinder failure. Shielding the cylinder rod with our innovative SKUDO cap protects the rod from metal chips, die lube and dirt, exponentially extending the cylinder’s life.