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Air Spring Parts Kit - Torsion Spring HiTorque Mini Mills

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$63.89 $89.99 In stock

Convert torsion spring HiTorque Mini Mills to air spring for mini mills use a torsion spring mounted on the side of the column to support the head.

This air spring conversion kit for mini mills provides all the parts required to change to a vertical gas strut that mounts inside and above the column.

With the air spring and Z-axis limit installed, you can move the mill head up until the top of the casting is flush with the top of the column. You can move it down until it contacts the adjustable Z-axis stop set in its lowest position.

Besides all the parts required to mount the air spring, this air spring conversion kit for mini mills 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 about enough to support the head, and 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)

Madison ★★★★★

Took about an hour to install, and the air spring holds the head steady at any height now—no more creeping down mid-cut. The kit includes everything needed, and the cylinder feels solidly built.

Daniel ★★★★★

The torsion spring on my column always fought me when I adjusted head height, but this kit's air spring makes the whole motion buttery smooth. The hardware feels solid and the install was straightforward even for a weekend tinkerer like me. Head stays put exactly where I leave it now.

Joseph ★★★★★

Installed this on my mini mill yesterday and the head no longer drops when the power is off. The air spring gives a smooth, controlled motion that the old torsion spring just couldn't match.