Carbon Gas Springs
Available in fixed-force or adjustable models, carbon gas springs can be used in many applications. These springs are especially useful in harsh chemical and temperature conditions. Some of the most common applications for carbon gas springs include within furnace fixtures, crystal growth chambers, regulators, actuators and robotics. Other uses can be found in the food processing, industrial, agricultural, pharmaceutical, military, medical and marine industries. Although individual carbon gas springs may differ in features and capabilities, most are lightweight. They also offer a wide temperature range and good chemical resistance. Like other styles of gas springs, they are also available in a variety of sizes. A regulator for the gear of a scuba diver might require a carbon gas spring that is as small as two inches. On the other hand, an industrial furnace is going to require a much larger model, which could get up to a few feet in length.
The basic structure of a carbon gas spring is essentially the same as other
gas spring subcategories, although some vast differences do exist, such as the inflatable rubber body of
air springs, which is not common among all gas springs. Most varieties share the same sort of cylinder or body base with a piston head and rod attached while
o-rings are commonly found as the sealants and intake and outlet valves are placed on the top and bottom of the body, where a gas charge or reservoir is. The cylinder has a polished interior to reduce friction and is the major bulk of the gas spring. The piston head divides the cylinder into two compartments, and the rod that is attached to it extends out one end of the cylinder. Design software is commonly employed by manufacturers for
gas spring design, because even though it is simple, specific gas springs require careful planning and precision. For example, both carbon gas springs and
nitrogen gas springs utilize a gas substance for additional power when used, which means if they leak they can do harm to the environment they are in. Their structure must therefore be carefully planned and executed, for safety reasons.
