July 2020
Struts are everwhere Throughout the Medical Sector there are items of equipment and storage units that need lids and access panels. Cam Stays and Lid Stays are a tried and tested solution. Cam Stays allow lids to be held open in multiple positions. Econoloc Gas Struts are a good option for access panels because you don’t need a separate safety rod. Other medical applications include Treatment Beds and couches, Monitor and Lighting Arms, Hospital Overbed TV arms and Controlled Lid Closure Bins. Jet Press offers a wide range of Mounting Brackets and End Fitting Connectors to go with their range Gas Struts. Fine tuning There are technical challenges around using Gas Struts because they store energy. When you use one for a lid for
instance, the energy is stored when the lid is shut then it helps lift the lid. You have to factor in the geometry of the opening, the weight of the lid, the length of the strut and the pressure of the gas to get it right. If you get it wrong the lid will be too heavy or it will spring open too quickly, which is a potential safety risk. A Vari-Lift Gas Spring is adjusted after you have installed it by letting out gas. But let out too much and the strut is useless. JET PRESS often do the calculations for customers, fine tune the strut in situ then make sure the struts are manufactured to the right spec. jetpress.com sales@jetpress.com +44 1623 551800
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