HDP - Heavy Duty Protection
Heavy Duty Protection covers are designed to significantly prolong the lifetime of the gas springs in dirty or contaminated application environments.
How to Save, Optimize Performance in Dirty Environments
In contaminating conditions, such as Hot Stamping, dust and debris can impair Gas Spring performance and longevity. This can lead to costly production downtime, frequent maintenance, repairs, and unnecessary replacements.
Fortunately, there is a simple solution: the KALLER HDP Covers.
What are HDP Covers?
They are a protective canvas that fit seamlessly over the Gas Spring piston rod to protect it from contamination and corrosive materials.
HDP Features
- Significantly increases the lifetime of Gas Springs in extremely dirty environments
- Reduces costs from production downtime, maintenance, and replacements from damaged Gas Springs
- Maximizes production throughput and reliability
- The first piston rod cover in the world without open breathing holes
- Fits most mounting options
- For Gas Springs with upper flange, a Flange Adapter (HDPF) can easily be used
- Adds 10 mm additional length
- Available for Gas Springs with a threaded piston rod and with cylinder sizes Ø45 mm, Ø50 mm, Ø63 mm, Ø75 mm, Ø95 mm, Ø120 mm, Ø150 mm, and Ø195 mm
Cylinder Size Ø45
Cylinder Size Ø50
Cylinder Size Ø63
Cylinder Size Ø75
Cylinder Size Ø95
Cylinder Size Ø120
Cylinder Size Ø150
Cylinder Size Ø195
Flange adapter HDPF
Adapter needed if the gas spring is flange assembled.
How to Order
You can find the corresponding gas spring for each HDP model in the tables below. For full ordering instructions, please refer to our HDP Order Guide Brochure.
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*Please Note:
- The HDP adds an additional 10mm to the top of the piston rod of the gas spring.
- If the gas spring is flange mounted, a Flange Adapter (HDPF) must be used. See ordering information in the table below or the HDP Order Guide Brochure.
Find the Right HDP for your Gas Spring
Cylinder Size (mm) | Stroke Length (mm) | Gas Spring Models | Order Number: |
---|---|---|---|
Ø45 | 10-250 |
X 750 TX 750 XG 750 XF 750 |
HDP-1-45 |
Ø50 | 10-250 |
TU 750 LCF 750 |
HDP-1-50 |
10-250 |
X 1000 TX 1000 XG 1000 XF 1000 |
HDP-2-50 | |
Ø63 | 10-250 |
X 1500 TX 1500 XG 1500 XF 1500 |
HDP-1-63 |
Ø75 | 10-250 |
TU 1500 LCF 1500 |
HDP-1-75 |
10-250 | TX 2400 | HDP-2-75 | |
10-250 |
X 2400 XG 2400 XF 2400 |
HDP-3-75 | |
Ø95 | 10-250 |
TU 3000 LCF 3000 KF2/KF2-A 1500 KP 1500 |
HDP-1-95 |
10-250 |
X 4200 TX 4200 XG 4200 |
HDP-2-95 | |
Ø120 | 10-250 |
TU 5000 LCF 5000 KF2/KF2-A 3000 KP 3000 |
HDP-1-120 |
10-250 |
X 6600 TX 6600 XG 6600 |
HDP-2-120 | |
Ø150 | 10-250 |
TU 7500 LCF 7500 |
HDP-1-150 |
10-250 |
TX 9500 X 9500 |
HDP-2-150 | |
10-250 |
KF2/KF2-A 5000 KP 5000 |
HDP-3-150 | |
Ø195 | 10-250 |
TU 10000 KF2/KF2-A 7500 |
HDP-1-195 |
10-250 |
X 20000 TX 20000 |
HDP-2-195 |
Flange Adapter Order Information
For Cylinder Size | For Mounting Flange | Order Number |
Ø 45 | FCS 500 | HDPF-45 |
Ø 50 | FCS 750 | HDPF-50 |
Ø 63 | FCSX 1500 | HDPF-63 |
Ø 75 | FCS 1500 | HDPF-75 |
Ø 95 | FCS 3000 | HDPF-95 |
Ø 120 | FCS 5000 | HDPF-120 |
Ø 150 | FCS 7500 | HDPF-150 |
Ø 195 | FCS 10000 | HDPF-195 |
Assembly & User Manual
For full instructions on how to apply HPD to your gas springs, you can find them in the HDP User Manual.
Optimizing Hot Stamping Operations
Hot stamping, a transformative process revolutionized the fabrication of lightweight, high-strength components crucial for safety, lightweighting, and fuel efficiency in the automotive industry. This method, also known as press hardening or hot press forming, involves stamping and metallurgical heat-treating sheet metal, especially high-strength steel like Boron steel (22MnB5). To enhance the efficiency of hot stamping operations, KALLER introduces a groundbreaking solution – hot stamping with Gas Springs, fortified by Heavy Duty Protection (HDP) Covers.
The Hot Stamping Landscape Overview
Hot stamping's evolution, primarily focused on low-carbon manganese Boron alloyed steel, has expanded to higher carbon grades with advanced coatings. The process demands specialized equipment, including roller hearth furnaces, die cooling systems, etc. Its advantages, such as superior strength, reduced defects, and the ability to tailor material properties, make hot stamping indispensable for producing components like A-pillars, B-pillars, bumper beams, and more.
Challenges in Hot Stamping Operations
However, the hot stamping environment poses challenges, particularly in maintaining the longevity of Gas Springs because of contaminants like scale, dust, and debris. This is where KALLER's hot stamping with Gas Springs solution comes into play.
KALLER®'s Hot Stamping with Gas Springs Solution
Protection Against Contaminants: HDP Covers
Heavy Duty Protection (HDP) Covers offer robust protection against the harsh conditions found in hot stamping operations. These covers protect Gas Springs from a variety of contaminants such as dirt, dust, and even corrosive scale. The unique design of the HDP Covers ensures complete protection in hot stamping operations, including the quenching process.
Longer Lifespan, Consistent Performance
The HDP Covers shield Gas Springs from contaminations and contribute to significantly increasing their lifespan in extremely dirty environments such as hot stamping. This increased durability ensures the reliable performance of Gas Springs, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
Designing a Cost-effective Hot Stamping Tool
HDPs are designed for seamless integration into hot stamping setups. The HDP Covers fit without needing modifications to the Gas Spring, and an upper Flange adapter can be easily added. The solution is versatile, compatible with various mounting options, and adds 10 mm to the length of the Gas Spring. Hot stamping operations equipped with the HDP - Gas Springs combination are more reliable and consistent, contributing to savings on replacement and maintenance costs.
Ensure Optimal Performance and Longevity
In the ever-evolving landscape of automotive manufacturing, hot stamping is a cornerstone for producing high-strength, lightweight components. Hot stamping with Gas Springs, fortified by the innovative HDP Covers, addresses the challenges of the harsh hot stamping environment. By ensuring the longevity and optimal performance of Gas Springs, KALLER contributes to the seamless and efficient operation of hot stamping processes, furthering the industry's pursuit of lightweighting, safety, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.
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