Rough environment, smooth movement Gas springs and dampers for agricultural and construction vehicles
During operation, agricultural machines and construction vehicles have to take on heavy loads. Things have to move fast, pragmatically, and without unwieldy handling. Gas springs and dampers from Stabilus make a vital contribution toward operating comfort functionality, longevity – and, of course, safety.
Work better – by focusing on the essentials
With Stabilus products, covers, hoods, panels, hatches, and doors can be lifted, lowered, and adjusted safely and smoothly. Thanks to their compact forms, our gas springs and dampers are also easily integrated into narrow spaces. In the driver’s seat, they absorb impacts and support a healthful sitting position.
In short, we help vehicle operators focus on the task at hand, without losing any valuable time.
Cabin
Quick adjustment when positioning armrests, steering wheels, and joystick columns is a routine part of using agricultural and construction machines. Our gas springs ensure simple, comfortable movement with very little manual force. They also make it easier to open and close cabin windows and doors.
Functionality
With Stabilus gas springs and hydraulic dampers, the operation of panels, doors, and windows in the driver’s cabin is made safe and easy. Individual adjustment based on weight and kinematics is also quickly becoming known as a self-selling feature.
Our solutions at a glance
Gas springs for optimal counterbalancing during lifting and lowering
The specialists for gentle damping
Driver’s seat
Agricultural and construction machines and commercial vehicles can be very taxing on drivers. No wonder vehicle manufacturers and customers pay so much attention to good seating and features that support fatigue-free work.
Stabilus gas springs and dampers ensure durability, vibration elimination, operator comfort, and ergonomic adjustment in these vehicles. That’s how we set an even better foundation for productive work – with consideration for the health and performance capacity of the driver.
Functionality
The spring characteristics of Stabilus gas springs can be customized. Critical factors in this equation are the weight of the operator as well as the nature of the surface being driven on.
Our solutions at a glance
Gas springs for optimal counterbalancing during lifting and lowering
Gas springs for variable height and angle adjustment
The specialists for gentle damping
Covers and maintenance panels
Today's multi-functional machines and commercial vehicles can do it all. Accordingly, sufficient space has to be found for a lot of equipment and electronics, tucked away somewhere or built in behind panels and hatches.
Easy access as well as safe opening and closing are enormously important, such as during maintenance. That’s especially true when employees are working solo. Open covers must likewise allow for secure locking. A cover slamming shut uncontrolled would be bad news for worker and machine alike.
Functionality
All sorts of different panels large and small can be opened easily and comfortably with the right gas springs from Stabilus. An additional locking tube can optionally be installed on the gas spring to hold it in the open position. With this option, the panel can only close when a button specifically for this purpose is pressed. The damping action of the gas spring is often used to control the speed of panel movements and to reduce load on the chassis.
Our solutions at a glance
Gas springs for optimal counterbalancing during lifting and lowering
Gas springs for variable locking of panels
Tried-and-true LIFT-O-MAT gas springs with added security against unintended panel closure
The specialists for gentle damping
Storage compartments
At construction sites or when performing agricultural work, a full set of small tools can make a critical difference. Construction plans and important papers may need a secure place to be tucked away, only to then be quickly accessed as soon as needed.
Chassis engineers have come up with ingenious solutions to make the necessary storage spaces available. Aside from capacity, the focus is on quick, simple, and safe operation.
Functionality
Perfectly coordinated gas springs from Stabilus make easy and comfortable work out of opening all manner of panels, small and large. In addition to the pure holding force of the spring, for added safety, an additional locking tube can be installed on the gas spring to hold it in the open position. It is then only possible to close the panel by intentionally actuating a knob. The damping action of the gas spring is primarily used to control the speed of panel movements and to reduce load on the chassis.
Our solutions at a glance
Gas springs for optimal counterbalancing during lifting and lowering
Engine hoods
Whether to make a brief check or fill up antifreeze, coolant, motor oil, or transmission fluid, taking a look under the engine hood is a routine part of every operator's work.
Stabilus gas springs enable both easy, comfortable opening and gentle, quiet closing. No physical effort, no unwieldy prop rods – and neat and clean, at that. These characteristics are never lost, even at high temperatures and under dynamic loads.
Functionality
Thanks to the gas-spring support, you just need one hand to open the engine hood. The cover holds its position securely and reliably and won’t slam shut unintentionally, unlike what typically happens with an improperly engaged prop rod. Installation as far to the outside as possible keeps the engine compartment well accessible when there is little space. This means that you can install maintenance-free Stabilus gas springs wherever you like.
Our solutions at a glance
Gas springs for optimal counterbalancing during lifting and lowering
Gas springs for easy closure at high temperatures and secure positioning even below 32°F (0°C)
Steering dampers
Uneven roads, obstacles, dirt – all factors along the road that can make tires deviate from a straight path. When these are encountered, the only way to keep the vehicle safely on its path is by swift counter-steering.
Particularly at high speeds, this can quickly become a risky endeavor. A driver in this situation has the critical edge on safety when the steering system is equipped with hydraulic dampers from Stabilus.
Steering columns
Particularly in agriculture and construction, it’s common for drivers and operators to swap out: Machines are part of a rented or leased fleet, the dispatcher scheduled another employee, or it’s shift change.
How can the steering column be quickly and easily adapted to the size and stature of the driver? With variable adjustment made possible by gas springs from Stabilus. This is how we help prevent muscle tension and fatigue, thereby fundamentally contributing to safety, productivity, and health. And in many cases, this adjustment is step one in getting on and off the machine.
Functionality
Stabilus gas springs are integrated right into the steering column. With our special piston valve system, they help out in every position: When the valve is open, the spring provides force-assisted, damped, easy actuation and a controlled reaction. By contrast, the spring locks out when the valve is closed, exerting great resistance to movement so the steering column cannot reset unintentionally.
Our solutions at a glance
Gas springs for variable height and angle adjustment
Belt tensioning systems
The V-belt plays a crucial role in the transmission of force – and that is the reason it must run, run, run. A critical factor for a long, malfunction-free service life is that the tension remains at its optimal level. Hydraulic dampers from Stabilus play an important role here.
Functionality
Stabilus vibration dampers are an excellent choice for use in belt tensioning systems because they compensate for discrepancies in tension with ease. Permanent pretensioning of the belt along with reduced vibrations are how they guarantee quiet operation and a long service life.
Their technical properties set the foundation for this:
- permanent extension force through external spring
- no free travel
- direct force-locking
- damping forces in the push and pull directions
Our solutions at a glance
Hydraulic-oil damper
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