The gas furniture shock absorber was widely used in the furniture industry, thanks to which comfort and ease of use of cabinet furniture, cabinets, beds, etc. is created. Without it, the doors are pressed tightly, they rattle, but installing a gas lift instead of the usual hinges changes everything. Distribution networks offer many options for opening systems for furniture at an affordable price. There are different sizes, stem extrusion power, colors, mounting methods, configurations.
How gas lift works
Furniture gas shock absorber consists of a cylinder, a rod, oil seals and friction bearings. The product is assembled in such a way that the stem is inside the cylinder in a completely sealed state. There is gas inside, due to which the rod moves. It is worth pulling the closet door or bed area toward you, as the gas lift will instantly react by gently extending the piston, making an opening. Due to the oil filler, gas lift works in both directions. When opening, the oil flows into the lower part and holds the sash, preventing it from closing. But it’s worth putting pressure on it to close it, as the shock absorber will smoothly work in the opposite direction, pulling the door behind itself.
Types and forms of shock absorbers
There are several types of gas lifts in their internal design. The difference depends on the place of use. If you plan to install furniture gas shock absorbers on built-in kitchen furniture, then one type is used. The sales assistant will always tell you which gas lift is needed for this or that furniture. If you need furniture gas shock absorbers for a bed, then this is a different size and, accordingly, the price. In addition to appearance, there are gas lifts of different colors, which gives the furniture an original appearance, especially if the cabinets have transparent glazing.
Furniture gas shock absorbers can be assembled with a structure that has a trapezoidal assembly of metal tubes or plates using springs. These are lifting elements that are installed on beds, sofas, armchairs, that is, where it is planned to lift a heavy object. The need arises from the fact that the shock absorber will not be able to cope with the opening itself, the reason for which will be its quick failure.
Installation and dismantling
Furniture gas shock absorber can be easily installed independently, which allows it to be replaced with any furniture. The gas lift rod is attached from below, and the sleeve is installed in the upper part. Fasteners must be carefully tightened, so that later, when the shock absorber is working, they do not become loose. It should also be fixed so that the eyes of the gas lift do not come into contact with other parts, which will greatly complicate the stroke of the rod and opening. Installation is carried out exclusively with the shock absorber open.
Dismantling is carried out in the reverse order with the position open. A prerequisite is accuracy so as not to damage the mirror surface of the stem. After removal, do not compress the gas lift for storage or transportation. Any mechanical impact on the stem (scratches, foreign objects) will shorten its service life, because it will violate the internal mechanism.
Important!
Before installing a gas lift, it is imperative that you familiarize yourself with the installation and use instructions in order to prevent personal injury and product damage. Also, you can not try to open the gas furniture shock absorber for the purpose of curiosity or repair. It contains gas under high pressure, which can lead to serious injuries.