Aftermarket Print Catalog - FSIP

The components of sleeve style springs1474 2 3757571. Combo StudCombination mounting stud and air fitting.2. Blind NutA blind tapped hole in either the piston or cap.3. Air Fitting HoleWhen using a blind nut or stud instead of a combo stud,a separate air fitting is required.4. Clamp PlateAlso called the “Cap”, this is the upper aluminum orplastic end. This provides the mounting hardware, andnormally the air fitting.2625. BellowsThe heart of an Airide spring is the sleeve, or bellows.It is made of four layers: an inner liner of rubber, twoplies of cord reinforcement, and an outer cover.6. PistonThe lower end of the assembly that the rubber rolls overis called the “piston”. This is also made of eitheraluminum or plastic. It provides the lower mountinghardware for the assembly.7. Clamp RingThese are the metal rings used to permanently attachthe bellows to the clamp plate and piston.6Sleeve Style Springs127