Height Adjustment Headache: Solving the Locking Gas Spring Conundrum with ASRaymond
When developing a product, testing is required to ensure its operating as intended. However, when a straightforward system fails to operate, additional support and testing is needed to improve the solution. Here is how ASRaymond offered guidance to one customer who was struggling to get a product to function as intended.
Challenge: Not Enough Force
A medical equipment manufacturer sought to upgrade their portable ultrasound machine using SPD™ Adjustable Locking Gas Springs for height adjustment. However, during initial testing, the application failed to reset the pin in the Gas Spring to lock the product, jeopardizing the product's usability.
Solution: Collaborative Support and Engineering
The ASRaymond engineering team collaborated closely with the customer to identify the root issue. To increase pin force output and resolve the problem, custom modifications to the Gas Spring's internal components were undertaken. This involved precision machine modifications and additional testing.
They were able to get quick answers to application problems that led to improved end-performance. In the end, the customer received a product that matched their application design and function.
Benefits of SPD™ Adjustable Locking Gas Springs:
- The internal locking mechanism allows the Gas Spring can lock anywhere along the stroke for personalized adjustment.
- Easily fits into existing designs with options to mount the products rod up or down, unlike other Gas Spring products.
- Damping capabilities improve end-user experience with motion control.
- Available in three styles Flexible, Rigid in Compression, and Rigid in Extension for easier product selection based on application needs.
- Reliable and durable design for long-term use.
Adjustable Locking Gas Springs can be used in a number of applications. Learn more about SPD’s offering on its product page:
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