GAS SPRING, 670 N by GE Healthcare

Key Highlights

• The GAS SPRING, 670 N by GE Healthcare, is designed to provide reliable force support and damping for various ultrasound systems, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Featuring a unique piston valve system, this gas spring allows for progressive locking throughout its travel, ensuring safety and stability during use.
• Maintenance-free and durable, it is engineered for a long service life even under high load conditions, reducing the need for frequent replacements.
• Versatile in application, it supports adjustments for treatment tables, beds, and other medical equipment, contributing to improved patient care.
• Compatible with multiple GE Healthcare ultrasound models, it ensures seamless integration and functionality across various clinical settings.

Compatible Systems & Use Cases

This gas spring is compatible with the following GE Healthcare ultrasound models:

• VIVID 7
• VIVID 7 DIMENSION
• VIVID 7 PRO
• LOGIQ 9

Use cases include height and backrest adjustments for treatment tables and beds, as well as applications in exercise equipment and steering column adjustments in medical devices.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Force Rating	670 N
Adjustment Mechanism	Piston valve system with progressive locking
Maintenance	Maintenance-free
Application Areas	Medical and Industrial
Service Life	Long service life under high loads

Clinical and Service Value

The GAS SPRING, 670 N by GE Healthcare provides significant clinical value by enhancing the functionality of ultrasound systems. Its ability to support height and backrest adjustments on treatment tables and beds directly contributes to patient comfort and accessibility. This is crucial in clinical settings where efficient patient positioning can improve diagnostic accuracy and overall care quality.

From a service perspective, the gas spring's maintenance-free design minimizes downtime and reduces the burden on biomedical engineers and procurement teams. With a long service life, this component ensures that healthcare facilities can maintain their ultrasound systems with minimal interruptions, thereby optimizing workflow and resource allocation. The integration of such reliable components ultimately supports the delivery of high-quality patient care and enhances operational efficiency within the healthcare environment.

Additional notes

The Gas Spring is used in Ultrasound and other equipment as applicable. It offers adjustment with force support, damping, and progressive locking through the entire travel. This is achieved by a special piston valve system. When the valve is open, the Gas spring provides force support and damping. When the valve is closed, the gas spring locks and provides very high resistance to any motion. It can be locked and held in position with either rigid or elastic locking. These Gas springs are available in a wide range of travel lengths and forces. They are maintenance free and provide a long service life, even at higher loads. Applications in the Medical and Industrial areas include the backrest and height adjustment for treatment tables and beds, steering column adjustment, and exercise equipment