Familiar furniture hinges are gradually fading into the background. They are being replaced by more modern and functional mechanisms, such as furniture lifts in the form of shock absorbers.
A gas shock absorber for furniture is used to open the facade doors to any position: up, down, at an angle, in a half-open or intermediate state. Out of the variety of mechanical lifts, gas and mechanical devices are distinguished. It was the gas shock absorber for furniture today that was under the gun. We will deal with the features and subtleties of using such devices in more detail.
What is a gas shock absorber?
Externally, the mechanism looks like a tube or wand. Inside there is a special mechanism. In a hermetically sealed piston is a chamber driven by inert gas. The gas used is nitrogen, which does not adversely affect rubber gaskets and does not contribute to the occurrence of corrosion processes.
Types of furniture shock absorbers
There are two types of gas lifts:
- The gas lift working to compress the rod is a direct-acting shock absorber.
- A gas lift working to extend a rod in a recessed state is a reverse shock absorber.
The first group of devices is most often used in the design of furniture.
Features of the production of gas shock absorbers allow you to install them in different ranges, which, in turn, provides the ability to open doors at different angles.
Features of gas shock absorbers
Like mechanical, gas shock absorbers are made of metal - strong and durable steel. Such devices are used for installation of facades of any weight, all that needs to be done is to choose a product with a calculation of the load on a gas shock absorber for furniture. To mount one facade, you will need to purchase two lifts. Such mechanisms are bought only as a set: they must be identical, otherwise the door may be tilted, which will lead to malfunction and an emergency breakdown.
Such products are characterized by low cost, ease of operation and ease of installation. For each type of facade, a special device is used that is suitable for it according to the degree of load. The gas shock absorber for furniture, in addition to smooth, provides full opening of the cabinet doors, giving the user full access to the shelf.
Having mounted such a device for a cabinet with a built-in dishwasher dryer, you can easily and conveniently put the dishes on the shelf, and the doors will no longer bother you.
Scope of devices
Gas shock absorbers are great for kitchen furniture. Installing a gas shock absorber on furniture is an excellent option for those facades and doors that often open and close. Such a device provides a smooth movement of the door and a secure fit.
A gas furniture lift is a common tool for attaching doors to the cabinet.
The principle of gas lift
The piston consists of a working chamber (cylinder), friction bearings and oil seals. This design ensures a smooth stroke in a sealed space. Stability of the design gives the sleeve-piston together with the bypass valve device. Springs have a shock absorbing (damper) effect.
When the doors are opened, the piston is pushed out with gas; when closed, it is hidden back into the piston. Smooth running thanks to the oil damper. The principle of operation of such a device is explained by the flow of oil lubricant from one compartment to another, which provokes a cushioning effect. It is the oil damper that is responsible for the stability of the door in the open position. This device itself fixes the facade in any open position, while holding the door is not necessary - it is securely fixed in the state in which it is currently located.
Calculation of the load on the gas shock absorber
Calculation of gas shock absorbers for furniture is based on the size of the facade. The load on gas elevators is measured in Newtons. On the market you can buy gas shock absorbers from this range:
- 50 N;
- 60 N;
- 80 N;
- 100 N;
- 120 N;
- 160 N;
- 200 N.
A mechanic consultant or a visual hint table for the client will help you choose a mechanism, where the main characteristics and permissible loads are indicated.
White, black and steel gas shock absorbers for furniture are widespread on the market, the price of which varies from 50 to 800 rubles and directly depends on the power of the shock absorber.
Principle of gas lift installation
We will figure out how to install a gas shock absorber for furniture. Before starting work, prepare the necessary inventory:
- a pencil;
- roulette;
- a screwdriver or screwdriver;
- self-tapping screws;
- gas shock absorber.
Installation steps:
- Mark the center of the side fasteners: mark 25 mm from the top end and 25 from the front end from the front.
Important! Remember that dimensions are marked from the inside plane of the module.
- Attach the side mold onto which the gas shock absorber piston will be mounted.
Important! Make sure that the fasteners coincide with the center of the mark you made.
- Attach the moving part of the lift to the eye.
- Hinge the facade.
- Mark up and with the help of self-tapping screws fasten the reciprocal fastening element of the gas elevator, not forgetting to focus on the gas shock absorber circuit.
Differences between gas lifts and advantages over other fasteners
- The gas used - nitrogen - does not adversely affect structural elements.
- The gas shock absorber is mounted on any facade. Thus, even cheap furniture can be transformed into a functional and easy-to-use set.
- Long service life in comparison with standard furniture hinges.
- A wide range of products and a large number of withstand loads, which allows you to easily select the right elevator model for the facade.
- A wide temperature range, which allows the use of such lifts, regardless of the microclimate of the room.
- Thanks to the material used for production, the devices have a high level of stability and reliability.
A gas shock absorber is a great alternative to standard facade fastening methods. With this device, any furniture will function smoothly, without causing inconvenience to its owner, these are not just words - this is a fact. The reviews of people who use such devices confirm the above stated advantages of gas elevators. Buyers note that they are durable and stable, and if they break, they can be easily replaced.