Gas pressure springs and dampers should preferably be installed with the piston rod facing downward, while tension springs should be installed with the piston rod facing upward. The standard operating range of our gas springs and dampers is -20°C to +80°C.To avoid impairing the service life, gas springs must not experience tilting, bending, or lateral forces; only axial loads are permissible. Depending on the force, stroke, series, and overall length of the products, there may be a risk of buckling. The piston rod must be protected from impacts, scratches, contamination, and paint application. Depending on various factors such as installation/application, the series, the stroke used, and environmental influences, a service life of over 50,000 cycles is possible.A gas spring undergoes a technically induced loss of force over time and operation.

The following information regarding the application, e.g., for a flap, is necessary.

FK is the abbreviation for "Find solution, Keep rotation", it stands for "Provide the best solutions to customers, ensure the application running without problems." - "Finde die Lösung, halte die Rotation ein" and represents "Offer the best solutions to customers and ensure that the application runs smoothly." This means that we must offer products and services from the perspective of the end consumer.

This regulation is based on the upcoming amendment of ECE 48, Rev. 6.The new legislation stipulates that all side marker lights must flash in sync with the turn signal of the rear light on the towing vehicle. Otherwise, at least three lights of category 5 must be installed on each side. The legal amendment (Series 06 Supplement 6) in ECE 48 is mandatory for vehicles of category O3 and O4 starting from November 18, 2017, and has been optional since October 1, 2015. For retrofitting, it must be ensured that Rev. 6 is met. The exact legal text is available for download on the website www.aspoeck.com.