Operating Conditions
Other Factors to Consider
3.3 Operating ConditionsAVMs gas springs have been designed to operate in the following ambient conditions:
| Temperature | -40°C (-40°F) to +80°C (176°F) |
| Altitude | Vacuum to pressurized chamber |
| Humidity | 0 to 100% |
| Corrosion (salt spray) |
Per ASTM B117 (JIS 2371) tests body passes 240-480 hours passivated 96 hours |
| Dust & Dirt | Passes Ford ES test with fine coat of Arizona Road Dust applied to cycling shaft every 1500 cycles (4-8 CPM) |
| Ultraviolet | A 10% loss of gloss occurred when tested to GM Specification |
| Vibration | 0-100 HERTZ range only if no heat buildup occurs |
| Cycles | Contact an AVM representative for application specific information |
| Cycle Frequency | Nose temperature not to exceed 25°F above ambient during rapid cycling |
