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SPRINGING
INTO THE
STABILUS
RANGE
With 85 years of experience, and a pioneering attitude, Stabilus have developed a
range of high quality springs. When quality isn’t in question, how do you select between
blocking or non-blocking gas springs?
Stabilus explains the differences between their offerings.
NON-BLOCKING GAS SPRINGS
– LIFT-O-MAT ®
With accurately defined extension force and
user-specific damping, LIFT-O-MAT ® gas
springs provide optimum weight equalisation,
support forces, and lift heavy loads.
With effective operating temperatures
between -30°C and +80°C, Stabilus has
numerous sizes and force variants available.
There’s a choice between linear spring
characteristics to ensure even force increase
across the entire movement, or progressive/
decreasing spring characteristics for force
supply at the beginning or end of the stroke.
LIFT-O-MAT ® springs are available with
dynamic or hydraulic damping, depending on
the application and installation orientation,
and come with different end fitting systems
for fast and easy mounting.
The LIFT-O-MAT ® is available in several
varieties including:
• Hydro-Lift ® : Allows the movement to be
stopped in several positions.
• Elektro-Lift ® : Transmits electricity, e.g.
to illuminate the engine compartment or
the boot.
• Inter-Stop ® : Divides the stroke into
different functional ranges to manually
hold the application in several positions.
BLOCKING GAS SPRINGS – BLOC-O-LIFT ®
The BLOC-O-LIFT ® gas springs can be
locked in any position, in either tension
or compression direction depending on
the design. This is made possible by the
valve integrated into the piston, and can be
achieved regardless of the orientation. They
are available with a small actuation range
of 1mm, compared to the standard 2.5mm,
for very easy operation. Upon request, these
safety applications are available with an
override function.
DAMPERS – STAB-O-SHOC ®
Dampers influence movements and vibrations
and are matched to individual applications.
Oil hydraulic dampers consist of a pressure
cylinder, a piston rod with piston system
and end fittings. During a movement the oil
is forced through bores in the piston, thus
creating the desired damping force. Like
the BLOC-O-LIFT ® , the STAB-O-SHOC ®
actuation range is 1mm to ensure easy
operation. They are also available with rigid
locking in tension and compression direction.
ELECTROMECHANICAL
DRIVES – POWERISE ®
POWERISE ® spindle drives are used for
either single or double sided applications
and allow the spindles to operate and stop
tailgates in any intermediate position. Stabilus
POWERISE ® spindle drives are used as OE on
BMW, Ford, Chrysler, Mercedes, Porsche, and
VW selected models.
FPS stocks the most popular 700 Stabilus
springs and dampers, covering 97% of the UK
pareto, which are available for same/next-day
delivery. Special orders can be made through
FPS for any non-stocked lines. All Stabilus
parts match OE specifications and come
with a 2 year unlimited mileage warranty.
Search the F:Drive, or speak to your local FPS
representative for further details.