Applications
As the market leader in quality, service and individual damping solutions, we are represented in many markets with our high-performance range. See for yourself the wide range of applications for our products.
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MA/ML33 to MA/ML64
Noble yachts brilliantly protected by ACE
Fenders protect ships from collision damage during berthing manoeuvres. So that yachts can also survive soft and ungentle touches with other boats or jetties, ACE has worked w...
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TUBUS TR
Transport protection for electronic racks and cases
High-quality audio and video technology literally have a high turnover rate in lorries during transport. Well-cushioned shipping crates are necessary in or...
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MC33 to MC64
Opening and closing system for heavy barriers
Industrial shock absorbers MAGNUM MC64150 from ACE are integrated into the overall safety design for the Amsterdam metro system. In contrast to previous solutions, the...
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MA/ML33 to MA/ML64
Impact protection for accident simulators
The Central-Hessian police department has developed an accident simulator with the help of ACE aimed at significantly increasing the number of road traffic seatbelt wearers. T...
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MA/ML33 to MA/ML64
Rotating and pivoting systems for large telescopes
ACE industrial shock absorbers offer safety to spare for swiveling or braking of large telescope. The optical system of this telescope for special observatio...
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TUBUS TR-L
Saltwater-resistant impact protection for lifeboats
When launching lifeboats, it is theoretically conceivable that there will be contact between the ship and lifeboat. Launching appliances with protective bo...
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MC33 to MC64
Carriage constructions for sport robots
Serving a similar purpose, several ACE dampers are installed in Jada, the triple-axis, free-moving badminton robot. In order for the badminton robot to be capable of playing, it m...
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MC150 to MC600
Brake components for swinging flags
In the case of driving safety training, swinging flags are used to simulate the sudden appearance of obstacles. If the driver reacts too slowly, the flags swing back just as quickly to pr...
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TUBUS TA
Safety damping for the loading mechanics of feeding systems
Preventing expensive damage after software errors or power outages is the task of two TUBUS TA17-7 profile dampers. Installed in various li...
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SC190 to SC925
Impact protection for aircraft
In the course of a robotics project, students equipped quadrocopters with miniature shock absorbers. In order to avoid costly repairs and associated downtime when researching flight characteristics...
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MC33 to MC64
Emergency separation systems for underwater pipelines
A pipeline from the rig to the well head that is as flexible as possible is considered to be a quick-disconnect connection in an emergency. Nevertheles...
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MC33 to MC64
Braking systems for gripper carriages
In this design, driven by rodless pneumatic cylinders, two gripper carriages move independently of each other at speeds of 2 to 2.5 m/s. ACE industrial shock absorbers from the produc...
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TUBUS TR-HD
Safety damping for the loading mechanics of feeding systems
Silicon wafers serve as starting products for solar cells and are produced in special furnaces. Optimum positioning of the wafers is a basi...
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SLAB 030 to SLAB 300
Load protection for transport units in tyre testing systems
The damping pads SLAB 030 to SLAB 300 were developed to absorb shock loads. In this case, they make tyre testing systems safer by providing...
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TUBUS TS
Damping for offshore landing structures
The maintenance of wind turbines in open seas has long resulted in damage to maintenance boats. Because of impact velocity and swell, an increase in the boat's mass of up to 20 % ...
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TUBUS TS
Protective structures for treadmill drives in space research
When training in zero gravity, a harness with bungee cords is used to ensure that trainees do not become disengaged. Three ACE profile da...
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TUBUS TR
End position damping for hydraulic cylinders in test systems
In a testing facility for vehicle tanks, the test specimens are pulled out of the water with a support arm. A hydraulic cylinder carries ...
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TUBUS TA
Safety damping for the loading mechanism of lathes
ACE TUBUS profile dampers protect the integrated loading station on a new high speed machining centre. The ACE TUBUS damper is designed to prevent overrun on...
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TUBUS TR
Running board damping for electric scooters
TUBUS profile dampers make driving an e-scooter a real experience. The footboard of an electric scooter should be dampened to enable the driver to experience a comfortable...
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TUBUS TA
Profile dampers and compact sliders: sheet metal working up to 1 million strokes
For the forming, folding, punching and cutting of steel sheets, voestalpine Camtec GmbH wanted to...
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MC33-HT to MC64-HT
Damping tasks perfectly solved at a depth of 800 m
Even when a mine is no longer producing anything, underground work often continues. In many places, as in this case at K+S KALI GmbH, the cavities have to be...
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TUBUS TR-H
Profile dampers make excellent electric scooters even better
For the second generation of their unique, because foldable and three-wheeled e-scooter, the engineers of scuddy GmbH & Co. KG aimed for ...
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TUBUS TR-H
Protection of people and machines during automated sealing of screw caps
The universal capping machine from Metallatelier GmbH is used to automatically seal various bottles and sizes whe...
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MC150 to MC600
Faster sorting with Miniature Shock Absorbers
For a particularly space-saving design of its new split tray sorters, the Dutch company Equinox MHE has reduced the curve radii. ACE's MC150 Miniature Shock Absorbers ...
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MC150 to MC600
Increase speed and reduce downtime with automatic sealing of screw caps
A customer of Metallatelier GmbH needed a special machine for automatically capping bottles with disinfectant durin...
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MA/ML33 to MA/ML64
Securing linear drive units mechanically
GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt, Germany, operates a unique accelerator for heavy ions. Currently, the international accelerator facility FAIR, one of...
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SLAB 030 to SLAB 300
Impact damping for heavy industrial wood saws
In this application, SLAB damping mats SL-030 with a thickness of 12 mm were screwed between two steel sheets over the entire surface in order to protect wooden strips...
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SC190 to SC925
Damping system for pick and place machines
ACE miniature shock absorbers optimize production with minimum expenditure. The cycle rate for an assembly line producing electronic components was increased to 3,600 units/...
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MC5 to MC75
Brake components for pneumatic linear modules
Pneumatic linear modules in miniature slide systems ensure high speeds with constant repeat accuracy. In this design, pneumatic end-of-travel damping was deliberately ...
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SLAB 030 to SLAB 300
Impact protection for luggage transport systems
Airports endeavour to shorten air passengers’ waiting times as much as possible. This aim is met with a solution especially developed for luggage transport systems...
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SLAB 030 to SLAB 300
Noise and impact reduction for cable trailing systems in the manufacturing industry
The customizable ACE damping pads SLAB 030 to SLAB 300 protect man and machine. At the begi...
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GS-8 to GS-70
Opening and closing mechanisms for entrance gates
Industrial gas springs from ACE are used in order that a heavy wooden gate can be driven easily over uneven ground in front of a shelter for asylum seekers. In...
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GS-8 to GS-70
Opening and closing mechanisms for heavy protective hoods on harvesting machines
ACE industrial gas springs prevent injuries during maintenance work on harvesting machines. The b...
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GS-8 to GS-70
Motion control weatherproof furniture
As a specialist in disposal containers for public spaces, ROBI AG from Switzerland offers cities and municipalities high-quality park benches. These remain dry when not in use because...
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HB-12 to HB-70
Opening and closing mechanisms for container flaps
In the past, operators of used-clothes containers could sustain injury because the flaps closed relatively quickly and uncontrollably. Various HB-15 hydrauli...
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HB-12 to HB-70
Steering stabilisation for cargo bikes and E-Trikes
The delivery of goods has become very popular with supermarkets. This has increased the demand for bicycles to avoid congestion and contribute to environme...
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GS-8 to GS-70
Failure protection for pneumatic drum bells of stirring stations
In order that the processing of demanding potting materials in drum stirrer stations for casting resins also runs reliably in 200...
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FDN
Protection systems for motor-driven cooker hoods
For ergonomic handling, modern cooker hoods can be driven by a motor into an up position and then down again. When driven downwards, an AC load can result in a t...
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FRT-G2
Damping system for moving parts in playing card shufflers
ACE rotary dampers ensure the quiet shuffling of playing cards. Software controlled playing card shuffling machines such as this one are used t...
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DVC-32
Track calming for transport carriages in textile machines
At the turning point of 130 kg reeling spools, a sled should move up and down smoothly without causing a collision at the end of stroke positio...
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FYN-U1
Opening and closing mechanisms for flap doors on furniture
For his carpentry exam, an aspiring master carpenter created TV/bar furniture in which the bar element is provided with a rotatable 90° bar h...
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FDT
Opening and closing mechanisms for machine protection hoods
To exclude the possibility of injury when using bread slicing machines on self-service counters, the automatic bread slicing process does n...
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FDT
Steering stabilisation for toboggans and sport vehicles
In this innovative tobogganing vehicle called Pistenbock-Cross rotation dampers from ACE come into action. These help to effectively damen unexpect...
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GST-40 Tandem
Opening and closing mechanisms for heavy covers on underground distribution systems
Underground distribution systems are visually advantageous. To facilitate their servicing, ...
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GS-8 to GS-70
Opening and closing mechanisms for helicopter doors
In Airbus EC 135 rescue helicopters, maintenance-free, self-contained opening and closing systems with gas springs from ACE are installed in the access doo...
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GS-8 to GS-70
Movement support for collapsible Team shelters
The Weatherscape™ Team Shelter, created by Sportsfield, is designed to have a collapsible roof that can be lowered to the ground when not in use. The unique paramete...
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HB-12 to HB-70
Damping system for tractor doors
Key Dollar Cab began looking for a way to provide smooth, controlled motion when opening orchard tractor doors. They came in touch with ACE from a local distributor and worked with our team to ...
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GZ-15 to GZ-40
Motion control of test systems for medical pumps
Averna needed to create an automated control system with specific and precise properties to speed up medical pump testing. The testing unit also needed a functio...
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GS-8 to GS-70
Opening and closing mechanisms for protective hoods in mini incubators
ACE industrial gas springs (push type) protect samples in an incubator, which is used for chemical and biochemical ap...
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VC25
Inclination compensation for handbike sports sleds
Usual handbike sport sledges have problems in the curves even on wet roads. In order to be able to make speed on ice not only on the straights, a Dutchman fu...
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GS-8 to GS-70
Motion optimisation of accelerators in racing cars
The versatility of ACE's industrial gas springs is demonstrated through their use in a racing car. Installed on the accelerator, they compensate disruptive p...
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GS-8 to GS-70
Slide Bar with soft gliding and damping sliding mechanism
Carpenter Dominik Huber has created a “Slide Bar“ as a masterpiece. This is also characterised by the cube that slides upwards and to the sid...
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GST-40 Tandem
Motion support for assembly arms in the automotive industry
Industrial gas springs add support to the muscular strength of the user when opening doors, hoods and covers. Standard models however, whic...
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FRT-F2/K2 and FRN-F2/K2
Swivel systems for machine keyboards
ACE rotary dampers protect the keyboard. To provide long term protection in arduous and often dirty industrial applications (and also to protect against unauthorised access) the machine...
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GS-8 to GS-70
Braking and stabilising systems for winding machines in the production of transformer cores
When winding a transformer core with resin tape, oval transformer legs can ...
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GZ-15 to GZ-40
Compactness and operating safety in the beam arm of X-ray units
In order to quickly obtain images of the condition of infected patients' lungs, digital mobile X-ray machines are effective tools i...
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GS-8 to GS-70
Gas springs support lifting forces of stand-up wheelchairs
The developers of the PR Biolution stand-up wheelchair from PARAVAN avoid even the smallest jerky movements for the benefit of rehab patients...
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GS-8-V4A to GS-40-VA
Tilt-in-space functions for hygiene and toilet chairs
A special hygiene and toilet chair, designed for children and young people with disabilities, must be firmly lockable in the sit and tilt positions. Th...
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HB-12 to HB-70
Motion damping for cable car cabins and gondolas
Passengers always feel the swinging movement involved when cable cars arrive at the ski station. Maintenance-free HB-40 hydraulic dampers from ACE cushion these ...
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GZ-15 to GZ-40
Transport of sheet metal blanks optimised with industrial pull type gas springs
Nordgreif GmbH ordered industrial pull type gas springs for a new generation of grippers designe...
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GS-8 to GS-70
Positioning system for start bars on ski jumps
The addition of two GS-22 industrial gas springs (push type) from ACE make training on a ski jumping ramp much easier. With their help, moving mobile launch bars is ...
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HB-12 to HB-70
Impact minimisation in wheel aligning machines in bicycle production
Incorrectly tensioned spokes can cause the rims of bicycle wheels to distort. To avoid this, consistent values are always...
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HB-12 to HB-70
Simple operation of a sampler for clean rooms
When redesigning a microbial air sampler, Pinpoint Scientific wanted that certain something: in addition to complying with the hygiene rules for laboratories and clean...
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GZ-15 to GZ-40
Simplified handling and faster changeover times with automated sealing of screw caps
When optimising a special machine that automatically closes different bottle sizes, Metal...
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HB-12 to HB-70
Wing stabilisation of spraying systems for plant protection products
The innovative designer of the Wingsprayer from the Netherlands relies on ACE hydraulic dampers to make the spraying of a...
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Hard Bell Mounts
Decoupling of lift drives
The renovation of lifts is a demanding project. Nowadays, in addition to increased travelling comfort, they should also ensure that the means of transportation is accessible to the handicapped and that they ...
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Flex Locs
Decoupling of pump motors and gears
Premium sauna manufacturer EOS Saunatechnik relies on ACE rubber-metal isolators to eliminate disruptive noises in a sauna whose water for infusions is drawn from a mill wheel. During the...
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PAL-18 to PAL-1000
Vibration isolation of test stands and measuring tables
Measurements made on a glass measuring table led to unusable results because the isolator used was unable to cope with the lateral stiffness of the...
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PLM
Decoupling of production machines
At a renowned Belgian chocolatier, part of the production process led to vibration and oscillation in an adjacent house. Despite numerous tests, the manufacturer was unable to find a solution...
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PLM
Vibration isolation for high performance projectors
In an opera production a 3D HDD projector was supposed to project images onto the stage during performances. Standing as it did on a trolley, which was to ...
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Bubble Mounts
Rubber-Metal Isolators ensure peace and quiet in luxury caravan
In a luxury motorhome, two compressors, each weighing 7.3 kg, are responsible for the air supply system of the suspension, doors an...
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All Altitude Mounts
Electronics for autonomous driving secured with vibration dampers
For their special kits for converting commercially available electric tractors into automated guided vehicles (AGVs), Schiller ...
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Compression Mounts
Vibrations checked, sleep calmed
An air conditioning splitter transmitted vibrations from the roof of the house to adjacent living and sleeping rooms. Using the free VibroChecker app from ACE, the homeowner was able to convert...
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Flex Locs
Shock relief for lifeboat housings
In the present case, when compared to screw connections, the modern quick connection elements produced by ACE have a distinct advantage: their material makes them resistant to the most dive...
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SLAB 170 to SLAB 275
Decoupling of pumps in hydropower plants
In a hydropower plant, screw pumps caused a noise level of 86 dB. This was happening due to the direct transmission of the forces generated during the pumping process to a water...
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SLAB 170 to SLAB 275
Decoupling of transformers
Interference frequencies in a switch cabinet caused two parallel-connected transformers to vibrate so much that working quietly in adjacent rooms was all but impossible. Because they stood on the ground, i...
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PLM
Vibration Control in the high-end audio range
For pristine sound, a manufacturer of hi-fi amplifiers relies on air springs from ACE. This effectively eliminates disruptive ambient vibrations that enter the demonst...
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PLM
Vibration isolation of test stands and measuring tables
A university of applied sciences team optimises oil pumps to reduce the fuel consumption of combustion motors. Numerous tests are necessary for thi...
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SDH38 to SDH63
Impact protection for test systems of transport gondolas
ACE safety shock absorbers defy the forces of nature. In order to efficiently protect against falling rocks, a net is put through its paces under...
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SCS33 to SCS64
Emergency stop systems for linear modules in the manufacturing industry
Safety shock absorbers produced by ACE are installed in the top linear system models of one of the most prestigious...
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SDP63 to SDP160
Impact absorption for lock gates
Driving into lock gates should be specifically facilitated when navigating through Dutch river locks. That is why ACE developed special dampers, based on existing SDP safety shock absorbers but...
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SCS33 to SCS64
More protection of test stand structures
Safety shock absorbers from the SDH and SCS product families optimize this test stand. At the end of a 6-meter acceleration path, they brake the sled equipped with test material...
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TUBUS TC and TC-S
TUBUS damping for more sustainable sorting
A sorting plant for copper from Wieland-Werke AG is used to separate the metal-dross mixture. During the separation process the metal runners with a mass of up to 4,000 kg l...
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LOCKED SLK
Safety clamping systems for rail constructions on tyre building machines
The goods accumulator and compensator of a material dispenser carries meandering, coiled, highly tear resistant m...
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LOCKED PN
Pneumatic rod clamping for hydraulic presses
With the help of hydraulic presses, cut ceramic parts are manufactured during the week. So that the rods of the upper and lower stamping plate do not sag when the press ...
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LOCKED PN
Variable stop systems for workpiece heads in production machines
ACE clamping elements are inserted, as a variable stop, during a joining process for the production of drilling tools. They meet ...
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SDH38 to SDH63
Emergency stop systems for driving simulators
The aim was to protect a driving simulation capsule on two of its eight axes. The demands placed on a potential emergency stopper were high because it was clear that i...
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LOCKED SL
Safety clamping systems for rail constructions on lathes
In order to secure the processing position of a special lathe in both the horizontal and the vertical axis, LOCKED SL clamping elements from ACE ...
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SCS33 to SCS64
Emergency stop systems for cross table guides with planar motors
Four ACE SCS33 safety shock absorbers protect the end positions of a directly driven planar motor. The special focus of this scie...
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TUBUS TC and TC-S
Emergency stop systems for motion platforms of vehicle cockpits
Whether for aircraft cockpits, train drivers’ cabs or passenger vehicles: the motion principle of platforms for simulators is alway...
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SCS38 to SCS63
Emergency stop systems for driving simulators
The aim was to protect a driving simulation capsule on two of its eight axes. The demands placed on a potential emergency stopper were high because it was clear that i...
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TUBUS TC and TC-S
Pendulum limiting systems for tele wheel loaders
With their function of limiting swinging movement, they secure machines when cornering and loading and provide a high degree of comfort and safety as well as sec...
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LOCKED PN
Safety system for cable cutting machines in the automotive industry
When processing the cables, the head of the machine is driven up against the rear wall. Here, an ACE miniature shock absorb...
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TUBUS TC and TC-S
TUBUS made to measure for transport by helicopter
Helicopters are lightly built and must be handled with appropriate care, especially if these flying objects are to be brought to their place of operation as ai...
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SCS33 to SCS64
Emergency stop systems for turntables in aircraft construction
The basic mount of this coordinate measuring machine for the production of parts in the aircraft industry is made of granite and must...
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