How does temperature affect the life & performance

Temperature affects gas springs in two ways, output force change and increased susceptibility to gas loss.

As the temperature of the Gas spring changes, the internal pressure changes according to the relationship P1/T1 = P2/T2. Therefore, as the temperature increases, so does the internal pressure. As the internal pressure increases, so does the output force. For every 10ºC (18ºF) change in temperature, the output force changes 3.5 percent.

Very high or very low temperatures can adversely affect the Gas spring's ability to retain its gas charge. At very high temperatures, the permeability of rubber increases and the gas molecules may diffuse through the seal more quickly. Additionally, rubber compounds may begin to soften at elevated temperatures and lose their ability to seal properly. At very low temperatures, rubber compounds may stiffen and also lose their ability to seal properly. Camloc's seal design and rubber compound helps to minimize problems at temperature extremes. This allows Camloc gas springs to perform reliably at temperatures ranging from 40ºC (-40ºF) to +80ºC (176ºF).

Within their specified range, Dampers are unaffected by temperature except for an increase or decrease in damping forces as the temperature rises and falls.