Engineering Data Gas Spring Clamps The New Industry Standard This product may be covered by one or more patents or patent applications. See http://www.standardlifters.com/patents.html for details. 12/13 - Rev. 6
General Guidelines Clamping Anywhere on the Z-Axis The GSC is designed to clamp anywhere on the body of the Gas Spring, and it does not require a groove or feature on the Gas Spring body to clamp onto. The diameter of the Gas Spring is the only thing that you need to consider. General Recommendations We do NOT recommend using the GSC on uncontained Gas Spring applications. For example, Gas Springs used to drive a Lifter Bar or Rack from above. Screws with a nylon patch should be used (provided). Back-up is required to support the full load of the Gas Spring. We recommend the mounting surface be a flat machined surface, perpendicular to the bored hole. Engineering Data - Gas Spring Clamps - Pg. 2
Product Scope and Options Part # Clamp Style Fastener Style A-F Clamp Style A Fastener Style F Flat Head Clamp Style B Fastener Style S Standard B-S Clamp Style C Fastener Style S Standard C-S Engineering Data - Gas Spring Clamps - Pg. 3
Choose your Clamp Type Single Screw Dual Screw Machining = 1 Tapped Hole Smaller Overall Length Most Economical Less Total Parts Machining = 2 Tapped Holes Ensures Clamp stays flat due to dual screw locations - helpful in dirty conditions Clamp stays Oriented during assembly and disassembly Gas Spring stays in the center of the hole since clamp is oriented by 2 locations Gas Spring can be positioned tight up against another detail due to the Open design Engineering Data - Gas Spring Clamps - Pg. 4
Choose your Fastener Type Flat Head Cap Screw Hex Size provides ideal torque Low Profile Most economical 2-3 Parts Standard Cap Screw Standard Cap Screw may require clearance based on application Tapered Ring is required 3-4 Parts Negative perception of Flat Head Screws in Dies? Here is what we found and why it DOES NOT apply in this application Traditional Application There is a large amount of contact surface between the taper on the Flat Head Screw and the block it is securing. This generally presents a problem only when the screw is being removed because the surface friction combined with the smaller hex size can make it difficult to loosen. The GSC Application The Flat Head Screw only makes POINT contact with the Gas Spring Clamp, so there is not a large surface area that can cause the Flat Head Screw to seize up when removing. Engineering Data - Gas Spring Clamps - Pg. 5
Product Line Product # Structure Gas Spring Diameter (mm) Clamp Style Fastener Type English/ Metric GSC 38 B S E A, B, or C F or S E or M Example: GSC-38-B-S-E A F B S C Engineering Data - Gas Spring Clamps - Pg. 6
Product Pricing Gas Spring Body Diameter A-F B-S C-S 19mm $5.00 $6.00 25mm $5.50 $6.50 32mm $6.50 $7.50 38mm $7.00 $8.00 $9.00 44.5mm $7.50 $8.50 $9.50 50mm $8.00 $9.00 $10.00 63mm $9.00 $10.00 $11.00 75mm $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 Engineering Data - Gas Spring Clamps - Pg. 7
Replacement Fastener(s) Kit Pricing For Clamp Style (size) Screw Size A (19-25) 5/16 Screw Type Flat Head # of Screws # of Tapered Plugs Part Number Price 1 0 GSC-19/25-A-F-E-Kit $.50 B (19-25) 5/16 STD 1 1 GSC-19/25-B-S-E-Kit $1.75 A (32-75) 3/8 Flat Head 1 0 GSC-32/75-A-F-E-Kit $.65 B (32-50) 3/8 STD 1 1 GSC-32/50-B-S-E-Kit $2.15 B (63-75) 3/8 STD 1 1 GSC-63/75-B-S-E-Kit $2.15 C (38-75) 3/8 STD 2 2 GSC-38/75-C-S-E-Kit $4.30 A (19-25) 8mm Flat Head 1 0 GSC-19/25-A-F-M-Kit $.50 B (19-25) 8mm STD 1 1 GSC-19/25-B-S-M-Kit $1.75 A (32-75) 10mm Flat Head 1 0 GSC-32/75-A-F-M-Kit $.65 B (32-50) 10mm STD 1 1 GSC-32/50-B-S-M-Kit $2.15 B (63-75) 10mm STD 1 1 GSC-63/75-B-S-M-Kit $2.15 C (38-75) 10mm STD 2 2 GSC-38/75-C-S-M-Kit $4.30 Engineering Data - Gas Spring Clamps - Pg. 8
If SL built tools we would use... Dual Screw Clamp - C Style Ensures Clamp stays flat due to dual screw locations - helpful in dirty conditions Clamp stays Oriented during assembly and disassembly Gas Spring stays in the center of the hole since clamp is oriented by 2 locations Gas Spring can be positioned tight up against another detail due to the Open design Engineering Data - Gas Spring Clamps - Pg. 9
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