Hot Stamping with Gas Springs Solution
Hot stamping (press hardening or hot press forming) is a method of stamping metals, such as high-strength steels, and has several benefits like potentially reducing weight by using thinner sheets of metal. Single parts can have different strength levels which is useful for crash absorption. The problem with hot stamping is the dirty environment, which can affect the service life of Gas Springs. Fortunately, KALLER® has a simple and effective solution: Heavy Duty Protection (HDP) Covers.
Hot stamping high-strength steels has been somewhat of a trend with benefits like potentially reducing the weight of pressed parts — as seen in OEM Automotive Standards. It has, for example, been used as a viable solution to protect battery packs in electric vehicles, or EVs. Naturally, hot stamping comes with a dirty and dusty environment — resulting in a shorter lifespan of Gas Springs from the dust.
Fortunately, KALLER has a simple solution to protecting Gas Springs from dirty environments to significantly increase their lifetime:
Heavy Duty Protection (HDP) Covers
KALLER's HDP Covers are simply a protective coat that fits over the Gas Spring. It is the first piston rod cover in the world without open breathing holes.
HDP Features and Benefits
- Significantly increases the lifetime of Gas Springs in extremely dirty environments
- Reduces costs from production downtime, maintenance, and replacements from damaged Gas Springs
- Maximizes production throughput and reliability
- The first piston rod cover in the world without open breathing holes
- Fits most mounting options
- For Gas Springs with upper flange, a Flange Adapter (HDPF) can easily be used
- Adds 10 mm additional length
- Available for Gas Springs with a threaded piston rod and with cylinder sizes Ø45 mm, Ø50 mm, Ø63 mm, Ø75 mm, Ø95 mm, Ø120 mm, Ø150 mm, and Ø195 mm
Learn more details about KALLER's HDP covers to protect and prolong your Gas Spring's lifetime. Feel free to contact us if you would like more information.