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Question:
Terminology: are we talking about the same thing ?
Answer: When
looking at an application, it is important that both
the customer, and ACE are talking about the same thing
using the same language. Listed below are simple explanations
to help you.
SHOCK
ABSORBERS
Past
names and definitions include: Dampers, Dash pots,
Buffers, Shockers, Stops....
Description:
An independent hydraulic unit, used to arrest a
moving mass.
Available
in body sizes from 6 mm in diameter to 230 mm in diameter.
VELOCITY
CONTROL UNITS
Past
names and definitions include: Hydro-checks, Dampers,
Dash pots, Buffers, Stops,
Description: These units are used to control the
feed rate throughout the stroke length of a particular
application (Drilling) and are not ideal for arresting
moving mass at high velocities.
DVC UNITS (Dual Velocity Control)
Past names and definitions include: HB Dampers, Damper,
Gas Struts
Description:
Ideal if you require a different feed rate on the
in and out strokes. Adjustment at each end of the body,
individually for both the in and out stroke. Mounted fixed
at each end, e.g. Clevis end fittings. HB
DAMPERS
Past
names and definitions include: Gas Struts, Gas
Spring, Feed Control, Shock Absorbers
Description:
An independent hydraulic unit used to control a
moving mass or dropping lid. This product looks almost
identical to a Gas Spring and often referred to as that,
however the HB Damper provides no propelling force in
either direction. This unit gives adjustable damping
resistance in both directions unless the customer has
specified damping in one direction only.
GAS
SPRINGS
Past
names and definitions include: Gas Struts, Gas rams,
Boot Openers, Dampers.....
Description:
A highly pressurised cylinder filled with inert
gas to give the required pushing or pulling force to
suit your application.
ROTARY
DAMPERS
Past
names and definitions include: Air pots, air motors
Description:
Small round units with or without a gear on the
spindle shaft. Rotary Dampers provide a smooth rotary
motion for lids, flaps, drawers, and tables. Examples
of applications are in car ashtrays and photocopier
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