Camloc Motion Control Gas Springs, Struts and Damper Solutions

Camloc’s fixed force “Swift and Sure” is their most popular compression gas strut. This is an extremely versatile product for a wide range of engineering applications, and available in an extensive range of sizes and end fittings.

Features:

• Self-contained and maintenance-free
• Fixed and variable force options
• Optional piston rod shroud available
• Free custom design service
• Sized to your application

The “Stop and Stay” and “Stop and Stay+” both enable precise, multi-position holding of a counter-balanced weight over the full stroke of the gas strut. Unlike a standard strut, when correctly set it will not move the application, but simply support it in the existing position. This gives the user full control over positioning at all times.

Features:

• Multi-Position holding of counter-balanced weights
• Full position control
• Choice between adjustable or preset friction control
• Available in stainless steel and with Vari-Lift^TM

Camloc’s Econoloc self-locking gas strut eliminates the need for separate safety rods. Positively locking when fully extended, they protect users from injury in the event of overload or misuse.

Features:

• Guarantees safety in critical applications
• Operates automatically
• Safe and easy to use
• Self-contained and maintenance-free

Lockable gas springs allow for stepless adjustment at any stroke position, whether elastic (“springy”) or rigid. The Blocklift range includes four different products for a variety of applications: The BL1 which remains rigid under extension; the BL2 which remains rigid under compression; the BL3 with elasticity and damping; and the BL4, which remains rigid in both extension and compression.

Features:

• Can be locked in any position along the stroke length
• One-handed operation
• Safe to use with simple position control
• Self-contained and maintenance-free
• Available in steel or 316L stainless steel

The Camloc Vari-Lift^TM is the adjustable force version of the “Swift and Sure”. It is designed to be easily degassed while installed, saving you time and allowing you to customize the gas spring to suit your specific application.

Features:

• No need for complex calculations
• Adjustable to any force within the specified range
• Force can be adjusted after installation
• Easy adjustment using the standard tool provided
• Ideal for prototyping and small production runs
• Available as an option for most types of Camloc gas springs
• Ideal for applications with varying weights
• Available in stainless steel

Camloc gas springs made of 316L stainless steel offer enhanced corrosion resistance in harsh environments such as the marine, food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries.

Features:

• High corrosion resistance, especially in marine applications
• Tested for 1,000 hours in a salt spray test
• Rod and tube made of 316L stainless steel
• Tailored to your application

Cam-Shoc hydraulic dampers are self-contained, maintenance-free hydraulic damping units. They are designed to absorb kinetic energy in a controlled manner, thus regulating movement and speed or reducing vibration in a range of applications.

Features:

• Self-contained and maintenance-free
• Compact design
• Durable and reliable
• Custom damper design, tailored to your application

Camloc gas strut end fittings are available in a wide range of materials and finishes, such as nylon, steel, stainless steel and zinc to suit both your gas spring and application perfectly. Examples include steel ball joints, nylon ball joints, steel eyes, nylon eyes, zinc eyes, and steel clevis forks.

Camloc mounting brackets and pins compliment their large portfolio of gas springs, offering a wide range of fixing options to suit almost any application.

Features:

• Easy installation
• Various bracket styles and mounting pins available
• Salt spray tested under ASTM B117

Simply put, a gas spring is a sealed energy source containing pressurized inert gas (nitrogen) and a small amount of oil. It is a self-contained unit that requires no power source and no maintenance. Made from either steel or stainless steel, it features a robust, rigid design with a highly stable and durable outer casing.

Gas springs and gas struts are fundamentally the same type of device, using pressurized nitrogen gas to provide force, counterbalance loads, and control motion. The terms are frequently used interchangeably. “Gas strut” is commonly used in automotive and industrial contexts and may imply a structural or motion-control role, while “gas spring” is a more general term used across a wide range of applications, including furniture and machinery.

Camloc gas springs are based on proven technology. They are manufactured to the highest international standards, including BS EN ISO 9001. Thousands of test cycles ensure that they meet customer requirements rigorously. This makes Camloc products one of the most popular choices in various industries such as railway, aerospace, or the military.