Gas shock absorber for furniture: overview, specifications, types and reviews

The usual furniture loops gradually go to the background. They are 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 swing the doors of a facade to any position: up, down, at an angle, in a semi-open or intermediate state. Of all the variety of mechanical hoists, gas and mechanical devices are isolated. It was the gas shock absorber for furniture that turned out to be at gunpoint today. We will deal with the specifics and subtleties of using such devices in more detail.

What is a gas shock absorber?

Outwardly, the mechanism looks like a tube or a stick. Inside a special mechanism. In the hermetically sealed piston, a chamber is hidden, which is activated by means of an inert gas. As a gas, nitrogen is used, 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:

1. The gas lift, working on the compression of the rod, is a shock absorber of direct action.
2. The gas lift, working on the extension of the rod, which is in the recessed state, is a shock absorber of the reverse action.

The first group of devices is most often used in the design of furniture.

Features of production of gas shock absorbers allow them to be installed in different ranges, which, in turn, provides the possibility of opening 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 mounting facades of any weight, all you need to do is pick up the product with the calculation of the load on the gas shock absorber for furniture. To mount one facade, you will need to purchase two lifts. Such mechanisms are bought only in a kit: they must be identical, otherwise the door may be tilted, which will lead to malfunctioning and an early breakdown.

Such products are of low cost, easy to operate and easy to install. For each type of facade, a special device is used, suitable for it in terms of load. A gas shock absorber for furniture, except for a smooth one, ensures full opening of the doors of the cabinet, giving the user full access to the shelf.

Mounting such a device for a cabinet with built-in drying for dishes, you can easily and conveniently fold the plates on the shelf, and the doors will not bother you anymore.

Scope of devices

Gas shock absorbers are great for kitchen furniture. Installation of a gas shock absorber on furniture is an excellent option for those facades and doors that are often opened and closed. Such a device ensures a smooth running of the door and reliable fixation.

Gas furniture elevator - a common tool for fixing doors to the body.

The principle of operation of the gas lift

The piston consists of a working chamber (cylinder), friction bearings and seals. This design ensures a smooth stroke of the rod in a sealed space. Stability of the construction is attached by the bushing-piston together with the by-pass valve device. Springs have damping (damping) action.

When the doors are opened, the piston is pushed outwards with the help of gas, when closed, hides back into the piston. Smooth running is ensured by the oil damper. The principle of operation of such a device is explained by the flow of oil lubrication from one compartment to another, which provokes an amortization action. 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.

Calculation of the load on the gas shock absorber

Calculation of gas shock absorbers for furniture is carried out, based on the size of the facade. The load on gas lifts 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 help-table for the client, where the main characteristics and permissible loads are indicated, will help to find the mechanism.

White, black and steel gas shock absorbers for furniture are distributed on the market, the price for which varies from 50 to 800 rubles and directly depends on the power of the shock absorber.

Principle of installation of a gas lift

We'll figure out how to install a gas shock absorber for furniture. Before you get started, prepare the necessary inventory:

- a pencil;

- Roulette;

- screwdriver or screwdriver;

- self-tapping screws;

- gas shock absorber.

Stages of installation:

1. Mark the center of the lateral fastener: mark 25 mm from the top end and 25 - from the front end from the side of the facade.

Important! Remember that the dimensions are marked from the inner plane of the module.

1. Attach the side mold on which the piston of the gas shock absorber will be mounted.

Important! Make sure that the fastener matches the center of the mark you made.

1. Attach the movable part of the lift to the eyelet.
2. Fasten the facade on the hinges.
3. Carry out the marking and use screws to fix the securing element of the gas lift, do not forget to focus on the gas shock absorber circuit.

Differences of gas lifts and advantages over other fasteners

1. The gas used - nitrogen - does not adversely affect the structural elements.
2. The gas shock absorber is mounted on any facade. Thus, even cheap furniture can be transformed into a functional and easy-to-use kit.
3. Long service life compared to standard furniture loops.
4. A wide range of products and a large number of withstand loads, which allows you to easily select the right model of the elevator for the facade.
5. Wide temperature range, which allows the use of such lifts, regardless of the microclimate of the room.
6. Due to the material used for production, the devices have a high level of stability and reliability.

Gas shock absorber - an excellent alternative to the standard methods of fastening the facades. With this adaptation, any furniture will function smoothly, without causing inconvenience to its owner, it's not just words - it's a fact. Reviews of people who use such devices confirm the above stated advantages of gas lifts. Buyers note that they are durable and stable, and if they break, they are easily replaceable.