F-600-2 GUOMAT Rubber Air Spring Replace S-600-2R/SC-600-2R YOKOHAMA Rubber Air Bellows

Product Description

Item: Rubber Air Spring
Brand: GUOMAT
Model Number: F-600-2
Convolutions: 2
Color: Black
The Rubber Bellow Natural Height: 102mm
Max. Height: 172mm
Min.Height: 57mm

YOKOHAMA Air Spring

S6002
S 600 2

S-600-2

S6002R
S 600 2R

S-600-2R

SC6002R
SC 600 2R

SC-600-2R

What is a Punch Press Air Spring?

A punch press air spring is an elastic element used inside a stamping die. It's essentially a sealed chamber filled with high-pressure gas.

Its core operating principle: It uses compressed, high-pressure gas to store energy and provide a controllable, powerful spring force.

Main Functions in a Punch Press Air Spring

Providing Pressing/Ejecting Force: During the stamping process, an air spring is installed in the upper or lower die. When the punch press slide drives the upper die downward, the air spring is compressed, increasing the gas pressure within it, thereby providing a continuous and powerful counteracting force on the press plate or stripper plate. This force can:

Smoothly hold the material in place, preventing wrinkling or shifting during the punching or drawing process.

After the stamping process is complete, the formed part is smoothly ejected from the die (ejection), or waste material is removed from the punch (unloading).

Balancing Die Weight: For large, heavy upper dies, air springs provide an upward support force, counterbalancing the die's own weight. This allows for smoother die opening and closing, reduces impact on the press's guide rails and drivetrain, and improves operational safety.

Providing Adjustable Spring Force: By adjusting the gas pressure, the spring force can be easily varied to accommodate sheet metal of varying thicknesses and materials, as well as varying process requirements. This provides greater flexibility than traditional metal springs (such as disc springs or coil springs).

Ensuring Smooth Movement: The force provided by air springs remains relatively constant throughout the entire stroke (in ideal gas conditions), unlike metal springs, which experience drastic force fluctuations. This results in smoother slide movement, helping to improve part quality and die life.