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MacScott Bond's head office in Loanhead, near Edinburgh, is located on the same site as our sister company MacTaggart Scott & Co. Ltd.
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Technical Details for the GS-12
The GS-12 industrial gas spring (strut) from ACE Controls supports lifts where force is between 15 and 180 Newtons. Typically found in hoods, shutters, machine housing, conveyor systems and even furniture, these versatile supports are easy to install and maintenance free.
| Extension Force | 15N to 180N (compressed up to 243N) |
| Stroke | 20mm to 150mm |
| Piston Rod Diameter | 4mm |
| Progression | approx. 20 - 35% |
| Lifetime | approx. 10,000m |
| Operating temperature range | -20oC to +80oC |
| Material | Outer body: coated steel Piston rod: stainless steel (1.4301/1.4305, AISI 304/303) End fittings: zinc plated steel |
| Operating Fluid | Nitrogen Gas and Oil |
| Mounting | Recommended mounting with piston rod downwards to take advantage of the built-in end position damping. |
| End position damping length | approx. 10 mm (depending on the stroke) |
| Positive stop | External positive stop at the end of stroke provided by the customer |
| Manufacturer | ACE Stoßdämpfer GmbH |
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Our History
Founded in 1973, MacScott Bond Ltd has worked for 50 years, ensuring we play our part in providing the engineering excellence expected from being part of the MacTaggart Scott Group. With a rich heritage dating back to 1898, MacTaggart Scott is a trusted name in Scottish engineering, and MacScott Bond proudly upholds this legacy.
The company's commitment to delivering quality fluid power systems is evident through our portfolio of previous projects. MacScott Bond’s designs have stood the test of time and the quality of our construction of bespoke fluid power systems has always been a priority for our company.
From analysing initial requirements, intelligent design and through rigorous testing processes, the company ensures the creation of high-quality systems tailored to the specific needs of diverse sectors, including marine defense, civil, offshore, mining, and industrial.
