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Air Spring Conversion Kit

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$49.66 $69.95 In stock

Convert torsion spring mini mills to air spring.
Most mini mills use a torsion spring mounted on the side of the column to support the head. This air spring conversion kit provides all the parts required to change to a vertical air spring that mounts inside and above the column.
With the air spring installed, you can move the mill head up until the top of the casting is almost flush with the top of the column. You can move it down until it almost contacts the adjustable Z-axis stop set in its lowest position.
Besides all the parts required to mount the air spring, this kit also includes a longer Z-axis rack so you can take advantage of the longer head motion.
This air spring has about 35 pounds of force. This is not enough to totally support the head, but it is a heck of a lot more support than the torsion arm provides.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Lily ★★★★★

Installed this on my mini mill and the head now moves so smoothly, no more fighting with that stiff torsion spring. The whole kit had everything I needed, no extra trips to the hardware store. It's made tramming the head a quick, one-handed job.

Hannah ★★★★★

The torsion spring always fought me when adjusting the head height, but this kit replaces that whole headache with a smooth air cylinder. Everything I needed was in the box, and the column support feels rock solid now.

Evelyn ★★★★★

The torsion spring on my mini mill always fought me when I adjusted head height, but after this conversion the head glides smoothly and stays put exactly where I set it. The kit's hardware and air spring feel solid, and installation took me an afternoon without any surprises.