9 Identification, Packaging, Transportation, and Storage

9.1 Safety Markings

Each gas spring product must be marked with safety markings in an obvious position.

9.2 Product Identification

Each gas spring product should be marked with the following information agreed upon by the supplier and the demander in an obvious position:
a) The trademark of the demander or the supplier;
b) Product code, model, or part number;
c) The name, code of the supplier, or the name of the demander;
d) Delivery date or production batch number.

9.3 Packaging Box Identification

The packaging box of the gas spring should be marked with the following information agreed upon by the supplier and the demander:
a) Product name, model, part number, order number, or barcode;
b) The name, code, or address of the supplier and the demander;
c) Quantity of products;
d) External dimensions, gross weight, and net weight;
e) Production date;
f) Markings such as “Beware of High Temperature” and “Handle with Care”.

9.4 Packaging

a) Each gas spring in the packaging box should be protected by flexible materials.
b) The gross weight of each box should not be greater than 30 kg.
c) A certificate of conformity stamped by the quality department should be included in the packaging box.
d) The material of the packaging box shall be agreed upon by the supplier and the demander.

9.5 Transportation

The gas springs are shipped according to the transportation method agreed upon by the supplier and the demander.

9.6 Storage

Gas spring products should be stored in a dry and well – ventilated warehouse, away from acids, alkalis, or other corrosive gases. Under normal storage conditions, there should be no rust on the coating or peeling of the paint within one year, and the attenuation of the nominal force should not be greater than 5%.

Technical Specification for Lockable Gas Springs (English version of national strandard, initiated by LeiYan Gas Springs), proposed and prepared by SAC/TC 235 (National Technical Committee 235 on Spring of Standardization Administration of China).