In the manufacturing of gas springs, steel pipes are the core structural components, and the choice of material directly affects the performance, durability, and cost of the product. There are significant differences in strength, corrosion resistance, weight, and price among steel pipes of different materials, which in turn affect the application scenarios and market competitiveness of gas springs. This article will analyze the impact of common steel pipe materials (such as carbon steel, stainless steel, etc.) on the performance and price of gas springs, helping you choose the most suitable solution.
1. Carbon steel (ordinary steel)
Performance impact:
-High Strength: Carbon steel has high mechanical strength and is suitable for gas springs that can withstand large loads.
-Corrosion resistance is average: Surface treatment (such as electroplating, painting) is required to prevent rusting, and long-term exposure to humid or corrosive environments may affect the lifespan.
-Low cost : The raw material prices are relatively cheap, suitable for cost sensitive application scenarios.
Applicable scenarios: Ordinary industrial equipment, furniture, automotive components (such as engine hood support rods), and other environments that do not require high corrosion resistance.
2. Stainless steel (such as 304, 316)
Performance impact:
-Excellent corrosion resistance: Suitable for humid, salt spray, or chemically corrosive environments (such as marine equipment, medical instruments).
-Moderate strength: slightly weaker than carbon steel, but sufficient to meet the needs of most gas springs.
-No need for additional anti-corrosion treatment: reduces subsequent processing costs, but the raw material prices are higher.
Applicable scenarios: High end medical equipment, outdoor equipment, food machinery, ships, and chemical industries with strict requirements for rust prevention.
3. Galvanized steel pipe
Performance impact:
-Improved rust prevention ability: The galvanized layer provides additional protection and is more corrosion-resistant than ordinary carbon steel, but long-term use may still result in coating wear.
-High cost-effectiveness: The price is between carbon steel and stainless steel, suitable for medium budget needs.
**Applicable scenarios: Outdoor furniture, construction machinery, agricultural equipment, etc. that require a certain degree of rust prevention ability but have limited budget.
Price Comparison (Roughly Sorted)
From low to high: * * Carbon steel<Galvanized steel<Stainless steel
How to choose the appropriate steel pipe material
-Prioritize the usage environment(humidity, corrosiveness, temperature, etc.).
-Evaluate load requirements (choose carbon steel or stainless steel for high loads, and aluminum alloy for light loads).
-Balance budget and lifespan (choose carbon steel or galvanized steel for low cost, stainless steel for long-term durability).
The choice of steel pipe material directly affects the performance, service life, and cost of gas springs. Understanding the characteristics of different materials can help you optimize product design and enhance market competitiveness. If you have further requirements for the material selection of gas springs, please feel free to contact Guangzhou Tieying Spring Technology Co.,Ltd.
Guangzhou Tieying Spring Technology Co.,Ltd set up in 2002,focusing on gas spring production for more than 20 years,with 20W durability test,salt spray test,CE,ROHS, IATF 16949.Tieying products includes Compression Gas Spring, Damper, Locking Gas Spring, Free Stop Gas Spring and Tension Gas Spring. Stainless steel 3 0 4 and 3 1 6 can be made. Our gas spring use top seamless steel and Germany Anti-wear hydraulic oil, up to 9 6 hours salt spray testing, - 4 0℃~80 ℃ Operating temperature, S G S verify 1 5 0,0 0 0 cycles use life Durability test.
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Post time: Apr-02-2025