Disposal regulations.
Safety comes first.
Information on the proper recycling and disposal of gas springs and springs.
CB-Motion gas springs are under very high pressure. They must not be opened or heated without appropriate precautions, or disposed of in household waste.
Metal returned
to the material cycle.
CB-Motion gas springs and springs consist primarily of metal and can be sent for material recycling. Gas springs must be depressurized beforehand. The oil contained within must be drained if necessary and disposed of separately.
The following information reflects the supplied document. Opening a gas spring involves hazards from internal pressure and must only be carried out with the stated safety precautions and appropriate expertise.
Procedure if a gas spring is opened
- Secure the danger zone
No persons may be located in front of or behind the gas spring along its extended axis, and it must not point toward any person. It must not be sawed open or clamped before step 2.
- Identify the design
Determine the specific design. For standard gas springs, with the spring fully extended, drill at low speed approximately 3–4 cm from the cylinder end toward the piston rod (maximum drill bit diameter 3 mm).
- Take precautions against contamination
Internal pressure may cause oil and metal shavings to be released. Appropriate protective measures must be taken.
- Warranty
The warranty becomes void once the cylinder is opened.
Disposal of components
All components must be disposed of professionally and in accordance with generally applicable regulations for the respective materials.
Upon request, we will gladly submit a quote to handle disposal of the gas springs.
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