Springs provide motive force to a mass at the expense of continuously increasing velocity. Airpot damping develops an opposing force to limit this velocity to a desired value.
Application Examples
In laser equipment (as shown below), a push damp Airpot controls a mirror as it swings into position. The Airpot damping increases as the mirror approaches a stop, allowing rapid positive positioning without loud noise or impact damage.
In automatic mailing and addressing equipment it regulates the positioning mechanisms and feed roller pressure.
In spring loaded doors, x-y slides, and tape cartridge carriers it prevents damage on release.
To View the Best Model’s Data Sheet: In the chart below CHOOSE a Damping Direction and CLICK on a Model that offers a force equal to or greater than the MAXIMUM Force in your application.
Model | 2K56 | 2K95 | 2K160 | 2K240 | 2K325 | 2K444 |
Bore (in) | 0.22 | 0.366 | 0.627 | 0.945 | 1.281 | 1.75 |
Pull Damping Direction (lbf) (Starting from fully retracted position) |
0.5 | 1.4 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 |
Push Damping Direction (lbf) (Starting from fully extended position) |
0.35 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 24 |
**Note: Best performance for each model will be achieved at or below input forces shown above. Maximum force capability is higher and is based on % of available volume displaced. |
More details
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