BIBUS has been a supplier of quality gas springs for more than 13 years. In addition to the products we deliver, we also provide companies with customized advice. In recent years we have therefore helped very different types of companies to find the right gas spring.
The available range of gas springs ensures that a gas spring can always be found for a specific application. However, because the range is so huge, customers often end up with many questions. The most frequently asked questions about gas springs are discussed in this blog. Do you prefer direct contact with our gas spring specialists? On the contact page you will find the company data of BIBUS.
What is the life span of a gas spring?
Of course, the number of strokes that a gas spring can make differs per application. The precise lifespan therefore depends on a number of factors. Such as dirt that ends up between the piston rod and the cylinder, the way in which the gas spring is attached or simply the intensity of use.
On average, Bansbach gas springs last between 50,000 and 100,000 double strokes. If the gas spring is installed correctly and operates in perfect conditions, hundreds of thousands of strokes are also possible. On this page you can read more about the operation of gas springs.
What does the price of a gas spring depend on?
The price of a gas spring is determined by several factors. One of the most important factors is the stroke. The longer the desired stroke, the longer the cylinder. This means that more material is required for production. The cylinder type and the material which is used also determine the price. Steel is the cheapest to manufacture, stainless steel is more expensive. Other factors are the corrosion resistance, the quality of the surface of the piston rod and the seals.
What is the delivery time for gas springs?
The delivery time of gas springs can be divided into two categories: quick ship gas springs and customized gas springs. This first group of gas springs has a delivery time of three days. These gas springs are not tailor-made, which is why these models have a short delivery time.
The customer-specific gas springs are specially produced for your application. As a result, the delivery time of custom-made gas springs is longer than the quick ship units. The standard, steel powder coated quick ship gas springs and the stainless steel quick ship examples fall into the fast ship category.
Can I reorder gas springs?
For applications with existing Bansbach gas springs, BIBUS offers the option of re-ordering gas springs. We will send you an custimised offer if you enter the article number of the gas spring and the number of gas springs in the contact form.
How do I calculate which gas spring is required for my application?
Calculating the correct gas spring can be a complex process. To assist you in this process as well as possible, various gas spring configurators and calculators are available on the website. This way you can create a 2D of 3D CAD / STEP file of the desired gas spring and download the correct gas spring based on your application. Of course you can also have our gas spring specialists perform the calculation, for which you will immediately receive a customized gas spring quote.
Use the buttons above to choose the right configurator quickly and easily.
What are gas springs filled with?
Gas springs are filled with pure nitrogen. This gas does not burn, explode and is non-toxic. What should be mentioned is the pressure on the springs, this can be up to 300 bar. The gas springs may therefore never be opened without instructions.
Can an old gas spring be refilled?
It is not advisable to top up gas springs. Wear and tear is often the cause of an empty gas spring. Topping up the gas spring therefore makes no sense. In addition, gas springs can only be topped up if a valve is integrated in the gas spring. The gas springs that BIBUS supplies come from Bansbach, Germany. These specimens will last around 50,000 - 100,000 strokes, so refilling the gas springs will not be an issue soon.
Can the speed of the gas spring be determined?
The customer-specific gas springs are manufactured according to your wishes. The speed of the gas spring can therefore also be adjusted depending on the application. For questions about the speed of gas springs, please contact our specialists.
What is the best gas spring for my application?
The applications in which gas springs are used are virtually infinite. This makes it difficult to say what the best gas spring is for your application, without further information. However, we can often provide appropriate advice, focused on your application, if we have additional information about the desired gas spring. For appropriate advice you can send an email to BIBUS or get started with the gas spring configurators.
Does a gas spring need to be maintained?
The gas springs that Mparts supplies do not require maintenance. The piston position does not have to be oiled or greased.
At what temperatures does a gas spring work?
The gas springs operate at an ambient temperature of -30 ºC to +80 ºC. Even if the application for which you require gas springs works in more extreme temperatures, we can ensure that they function optimally. With special seals we can ensure that the gas springs can operate in temperatures from -55ºC to + 200ºC.
Order gas springs
BIBUS offers both tailor-made gas springs and standard versions. The standard, quick ship gas springs can be ordered via the webshop. If you need a meeting with one of our gas spring specialists you can contact BIBUS directly.
