+44(0) 1942 727440When using industrial shock absorbers the stroke equates to the distance over which the mass is brought to rest and therefore it directly relates to the deceleration rate. It is generally best to select the longest stroke you can accommodate as it provides the maximum absorption and lowest deceleration rate, at a minimal additional cost.
Generally to stop a mass using industrial shock absorbers within an acceptable deceleration:
For impact velocities below 1 m/s strokes 5 mm to 50 mm are typically selected.
For impact velocities above 1 m/s strokes 25 mm to 400 mm are typically selected.
