TUBUS-Series Type TA Profi le Damper Axial Damping 76 The profile damper type TA from the innovative ACE TUBUS series is a maintenance-free, self-contained damping element made from a special Co-Polyester Elastomer. As a result of the degressive damping characteristic it provides a high absorption at the beginning of its stroke. The excellent temperature characteristic of the material provides consistent damping performance over a temperature of -4 C to 9 C. The low installed weight, the economic price and the long operating life of up to 1 million cycles make this an attractive alternative to hydraulic end position damping, if the moving mass does not have to stop in an exact datum position and it is not necessary to absorb 1% of the incoming. The space-saving package size ranges from Ø 12 mm up to Ø 116 mm and is very simply and quickly installed with the supplied specially stepped mounting screw. The TA series have been specially developed to provide maximum capacity in the minimum mounting space in the capacity range from 2 Nm up to 2 Nm. One-Piece Profile Body Life expectancy is extremely high; up to twenty times longer than for urethane dampers, up to ten times longer than rubber bumpers and up to five times longer than steel springs. Mounting Screw Calculation and selection to be approved by ACE. 76 Impact velocity range: Up to max. 5 m/s Environment: Resistant to oil, grease, seawater and to microbe or chemical attack. Excellent UV and ozone resistance. Material does not absorb water or swell. Capacity rating: For emergency use only (1 cycle) it is possible to exceed the W 3 rating by +4 %. Mounting: In any position Dynamic force range: 98 N to 82 N Operating temperature range: -4 C to 9 C Energy absorption: 4 % to 66 % Material hardness rating: Shore 55D Max. torque: M3: 2 Nm M4: 4 Nm M5: 6 Nm M6: 1 Nm M8: 25 Nm M12: 85 Nm M16: 21 Nm On request: Special strokes, -characteristics, -spring rates, -sizes and -materials.
TUBUS-Series Type TA Profi le Damper Axial Damping Ordering Example TUBUS axial Outer-Ø 37 mm Stroke 16 mm TA37-16 d 1 D d 2 M The calculation and selection of the required profile damper should be carried out or be approved by ACE. Max. max. Stroke Hub L 1 L 2 Dimensions and Capacity Chart Type 1 W3 2 W 3 Max. Stroke mm D L 1 M L 2 d 1 d 2 Weight kg TA12-5 2 3 5 12 3 M3 11 15 11.14 TA17-7 6 8.5 7 17 4 M4 16 22 15.4 TA21-9 1 14 9 21 5 M5 18 26 18.68 TA22-1 15 21 1 22 6 M6 19 27 19.84 TA28-12 3 42 12 28 6 M6 26 36 25.164 TA34-14 5 7 14 34 6 M6 3 43 3.242 TA37-16 65 91 16 37 6 M6 33 48 33.36 TA4-16 8 112 16 4 8 M8 35 5 34.398 TA43-18 1 14 18 43 8 M8 38 55 38.512 TA47-2 13 182 2 47 12 M12 41 6 41.8 TA5-22 16 224 22 5 12 M12 45 64 44.846 TA54-22 19 266 22 54 12 M12 47 68 47.966 TA57-24 23 322 24 57 12 M12 51 73 5.116 TA62-25 28 392 25 62 12 M12 54 78 53.1318 TA65-27 35 49 27 65 12 M12 58 82 57.1532 TA7-29 4 56 29 7 12 M12 61 86 6.1744 TA72-31 5 7 31 72 16 M16 65 91 63.2568 TA8-32 6 84 32 8 16 M16 69 1 69.3116 TA82-35 7 98 35 82 16 M16 74 15 72.356 TA85-36 8 1 12 36 85 16 M16 76 11 75.3914 TA9-38 9 1 26 38 9 16 M16 8 114 78.4138 TA98-4 1 2 1 68 4 98 16 M16 86 123 85.513 TA116-48 2 2 8 48 116 16 M16 11 146 98.83 1 Max. capacity per cycle for continous use. 2 Energy capacity per cycle for emergency use. 77 Characteristics of Type TA37-16 Energy (Nm) 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Energy-Stroke Characteristic (dynamic) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Force-Stroke Characteristic (dynamic) With the aid of the characteristic curves above you can estimate the proportion of the total that will be absorbed. Example: With the impact of 5 Nm the Energy-Stroke diagram shows that a stroke of about 8.8 mm is needed. On the Force-Stroke diagram you can estimate the proportion of absorbed to rebound at this stroke length. Dynamic (v >.5 m/s) and static (v.5 m/s) characteristics of all types are available on request. Force (N) 9 75 6 45 3 15 absorbed F in F back rebound stroke 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Stoßdämpfer GmbH PO Box 151 D-474 Langenfeld Tel. +49-2173-9226-41 Fax +49-2173-9226-89 E-Mail: info@acecontrols-int.com 77
TUBUS-Series Type TS Profi le Damper Axial Soft Damping 78 The profile damper type TS from the innovative ACE TUBUS series is a maintenance-free, self-contained damping element made from a special Co-Polyester Elastomer. As a result of the almost linear damping charcteristic it provides a very smooth absorption with minimum reaction loads on the machine. The excellent temperature characteristic of the material provides consistent damping performance over a temperature of -4 C to 9 C. The low installed weight, the economic price and the long operating life of up to 1 million cycles make this an attractive alternative to hydraulic end position damping, if the moving mass does not have to stop in an exact datum position and it is not necessary to absorb 1% of the incoming. The space saving package size ranges from Ø 14 mm up to Ø 17 mm and is very simply and quickly installed with the supplied specially stepped mounting screw. The TS series have been specially developed to provide maximum capacity in the minimum mounting space in the capacity range from 2 Nm up to 91 Nm. One-Piece Profile Body Life expectancy is extremely high; up to twenty times longer than for urethane dampers, up to ten times longer than rubber bumpers and up to five times longer than steel springs. Mounting Screw Calculation and selection to be approved by ACE. 78 Impact velocity range: Up to max. 5 m/s Environment: Resistant to oil, grease, seawater and to microbe or chemical attack. Excellent UV and ozone resistance. Material does not absorb water or swell. Capacity rating: For emergency use only (1 cycle) it is possible to exceed the W 3 rating by +4 %. Mounting: In any position Dynamic force range: 67 N to 24 N Operating temperature range: -4 C to 9 C Energy absorption: 26 % to 56 % Material hardness rating: Shore 4D Max. torque: M4: 4 Nm M5: 6 Nm M6: 1 Nm M12: 85 Nm M16: 21 Nm On request: Special strokes, -characteristics, -spring rates, -sizes and -materials.
TUBUS-Series Type TS Profi le Damper Axial Soft Damping Ordering Example TUBUS axial soft Outer-Ø 44 mm Stroke 23 mm TS44-23 d 1 D d 2 M The calculation and selection of the required profile damper should be carried out or be approved by ACE. Max. max. Stroke Hub L 1 L 2 Dimensions and Capacity Chart Type 1 W 3 2 W 3 Max. Stroke mm D L 1 M L 2 d 1 d 2 Weight kg TS14-7 2 3 7 14 4 M4 15 19 13.3 TS18-9 4 5.5 9 18 5 M5 18 24 16.56 TS2-1 6 8.5 1 2 6 M6 21 27 19.76 TS26-15 15 21 15 26 6 M6 28 37 25.15 TS32-16 25 35 16 32 6 M6 32 44 3.212 TS35-19 3 42 19 35 6 M6 36 48 33.284 TS4-19 35 49 19 4 6 M6 38 51 34.314 TS41-21 45 63 21 41 12 M12 41 55 38.56 TS44-23 65 91 23 44 12 M12 45 6 4.718 TS48-25 8 112 25 48 12 M12 49 64 44.858 TS51-27 9 126 27 51 12 M12 52 69 47.116 TS54-29 115 161 29 54 12 M12 55 73 5.1164 TS58-3 135 189 3 58 12 M12 59 78 53.1324 TS61-32 16 224 32 61 16 M16 62 83 56.234 TS64-34 195 273 34 64 16 M16 66 87 6.2326 TS68-36 23 322 36 68 16 M16 69 92 63.248 TS75-39 285 399 39 75 16 M16 75 11 69.312 TS78-4 34 476 4 78 16 M16 79 15 72.3392 TS82-44 395 553 44 82 16 M16 84 11 75.346 TS84-43 46 644 43 84 16 M16 85 115 78.42 TS9-47 565 791 47 9 16 M16 92 124 84.492 TS17-56 91 1 274 56 17 16 M16 11 147 1.733 1 Max. capacity per cycle for continous use. 2 Energy capacity per cycle for emergency use. 79 Characteristics of Type TS44-23 Energy (Nm) 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Energy-Stroke Characteristic (dynamic) 3 6 9 12 15 18 Force-Stroke Characteristic (dynamic) 6 With the aid of the characteristic curves above you can estimate the proportion of the total that will be absorbed. Example: With impact of 5 Nm the Energy-Stroke diagram shows that a stroke of about 14 mm is needed. On the Force-Stroke diagram you can estimate the proportion of absorbed to rebound at this stroke length. Dynamic (v >.5 m/s) and static (v.5 m/s) characteristics of all types are available on request. Force (N) 5 4 3 2 1 absorbed F in F back rebound stroke 3 6 9 12 15 18 Stoßdämpfer GmbH PO Box 151 D-474 Langenfeld Tel. +49-2173-9226-41 Fax +49-2173-9226-89 E-Mail: info@acecontrols-int.com 79
TUBUS-Series Type TR Profi le Damper Radial Damping 8 The profile damper type TR from the innovative ACE TUBUS series is a maintenance-free, self-contained damping element made from a special Co-Polyester Elastomer. The radial deformation of the TR series provides a very long and soft deceleration with a progressive absorption towards the end of stroke. The excellent temperature characteristic of the material provides consistent damping performance over a temperature of -4 C to 9 C. The low installed weight, the economic price and the long operating life of up to 1 million cycles make this an attractive alternative to hydraulic end position damping, if the moving mass does not have to stop in an exact datum position and it is not necessary to absorb 1% of the incoming. The space saving package size ranges from Ø 29 mm up to Ø 1 mm and is very simply and quickly installed with the supplied special stepped mounting screw. The TR series have been specially developed to provide maximum stroke in the minimum mounting space in the capacity range from 2 Nm up to 115 Nm. One-Piece Profile Body Life expectancy is extremely high; up to twenty times longer than for urethane dampers, up to ten times longer than rubber bumpers and up to five times longer than steel springs. Mounting Screw Calculation and selection to be approved by ACE. 8 Impact velocity range: Up to max. 5 m/s Environment: Resistant to oil, grease, seawater and to microbe or chemical attack. Excellent UV and ozone resistance. Material does not absorb water or swell. Capacity rating: For emergency use only (1 cycle) it is possible to exceed the W 3 rating by +4 %. Mounting: In any position Dynamic force range: 3 N to 6 2 N Operating temperature range: -4 C to 9 C Energy absorption: 17 % to 35 % Material hardness rating: Shore 4D Max. torque: M5: 6 Nm M6: 1 Nm M8: 25 Nm On request: Special strokes, -characteristics, -spring rates, -sizes and -materials.
TUBUS-Series Type TR Profi le Damper Radial Damping Ordering Example TUBUS radial Outer-Ø 93 mm Stroke 57 mm TR93-57 C A M The calculation and selection of the required profile damper should be carried out or be approved by ACE. Max. max. Stroke Hub L 1 L 2 Width Tiefe B Dimensions and Capacity Chart Type 1 W3 2 W 3 Max. Stroke mm A L 1 M L 2 B C Weight kg TR29-17 2 3 17 29 5 M5 25 13 38.62 TR37-22 3 4.5 22 37 5 M5 32 19 5.128 TR43-25 4 5.5 25 43 5 M5 37 2 58.172 TR5-35 6 8.5 35 5 5 M5 44 34 68.222 TR63-43 15 21 43 63 5 M5 55 43 87.58 TR67-4 25 35 4 67 5 M5 59 46 88.77 TR76-46 4 56 46 76 6 M6 67 46 12.142 TR83-5 45 63 5 83 6 M6 73 51 19.1416 TR85-5 7 98 5 85 8 M8 73 69 111.262 TR93-57 9 126 57 93 8 M8 83 83 124.297 TR1-6 115 161 6 1 8 M8 88 82 133.3346 1 Max. capacity per cycle for continous use. 2 Energy capacity per cycle for emergency use. 81 Characteristics of Type TR93-57 Energy (Nm) 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Energy-Stroke Characteristic (dynamic) 8 16 32 44 Force-Stroke Characteristic (dynamic) 8 16 32 44 With the aid of the characteristic curves above you can estimate the proportion of the total that will be absorbed. Example: With impact of 5 Nm the Energy-Stroke diagram shows that a stroke of about 31 mm is needed. On the Force-Stroke diagram you can estimate the proportion of absorbed to rebound at this stroke length. Dynamic (v >.5 m/s) and static (v.5 m/s) characteristics of all types are available on request. Force (N) 6 5 4 3 2 1 absorbed F in F back rebound stroke Stoßdämpfer GmbH PO Box 151 D-474 Langenfeld Tel. +49-2173-9226-41 Fax +49-2173-9226-89 E-Mail: info@acecontrols-int.com 81
TUBUS-Series Type TR -H Profi le Damper Radial Damping (Hard Version) 82 Like the standard model TR, the new profile damper type TR-H is used for radial damping and therefore provides a very long and soft deceleration. The profile dampers from the innovative ACE TUBUS series are maintenance-free, self-contained damping elements made from a special Co-Polyester Elastomer. With nearly the same dimensions the TUBUS TR-H type provides a much higher absorption due to a harder mixture of materials. The new TR-H type completes the TUBUS series between the progressive model type TR and the almost linear type TS. This offers an individual and widely graduated range of damping characteristics within the whole TUBUS series. The excellent temperature characteristic of the material provides consistent damping performance over a temperature of -4 C to 9 C. The low installed weight, the economic price and the long operating life of up to 1 million cycles make this an attractive alternative to hydraulic end position damping, if the moving mass does not have to stop in an exact datum position and it is not necessary to absorb 1% of the incoming. The space saving package size ranges from Ø 3 mm up to Ø 12 mm and is very simply and quickly installed with the supplied special stepped mounting screw. The TR-H series have been specially developed to provide maximum stroke in the minimum mounting space in the capacity range from 2.3 Nm up to 228.5 Nm. NEW Mounting Screw One-Piece Profile Body Life expectancy is extremely high; up to twenty times longer than for urethane dampers, up to ten times longer than rubber bumpers and up to five times longer than steel springs. 82 Calculation and selection to be approved by ACE. Impact velocity range: Up to max. 5 m/s Environment: Resistant to oil, grease, seawater and to microbe or chemical attack. Excellent UV and ozone resistance. Material does not absorb water or swell. Capacity rating: For emergency use only (1 cycle) it is possible to exceed the W 3 rating by +4 %. Mounting: In any position Dynamic force range: 6 N to 14 4 N Operating temperature range: -4 C to 9 C Energy absorption: 39 % to 5 % Material hardness rating: Shore 55D Mounting screw torque: M5: 6 Nm M6: 1 Nm M8: 25 Nm On request: Special strokes, -characteristics, -spring rates, -sizes and -materials.
TUBUS-Series Type TR -H Profi le Damper Radial Damping (Hard Version) NEW Ordering Example TUBUS radial hard Outer-Ø 95 mm Stroke 5 mm TR95-5H C A M The calculation and selection of the required profile damper should be carried out or be approved by ACE. Max. max. Stroke Hub L 1 L 2 Dimensions and Capacity Chart Type 1 W 3 2 W 3 Max. Stroke mm A L 1 M L 2 B C Weight kg TR3-15H 2.5 3.5 15 3 5 M5 23 13 38.4 TR39-19H 6 8.5 19 3 5 M5 3 19 5.11 TR45-23H 8.5 12 23 45 5 M5 36 2 58.16 TR52-32H 11.5 16 32 52 5 M5 42 34 68.25 TR64-41H 22.5 31.5 41 64 5 M5 53 43 87.51 TR68-37H 62 87 37 68 5 M5 56 46 88.8 TR79-42H 79 11.5 42 79 6 M6 64 46 12.15 TR86-45H 124 173.5 45 87 6 M6 69 51 19.146 TR87-46H 158 221 46 87 8 M6 68 69 111.19 TR95-5H 226 316.5 5 95 8 M8 77 83 124.266 TR12-56H 282.5 395.5 56 12 8 M8 84 82 133.319 1 Max. capacity per cycle for continous use. 2 Energy capacity per cycle for emergency use. 83 Characteristics of Type TR95-5H Energy (Nm) 24 21 18 15 12 9 5 3 Energy-Stroke Characteristic (dynamic) 5 1 15 2 25 3 35 4 45 5 Force-Stroke Characteristic (dynamic) 5 1 15 2 25 3 35 4 45 5 With the aid of the characteristic curves above you can estimate the proportion of the total that will be absorbed. Example: With impact of 5 Nm the Energy-Stroke diagram shows that a stroke of about 25 mm is needed. On the Force-Stroke diagram you can estimate the proportion of absorbed to rebound at this stroke length. Dynamic (v >.5 m/s) and static (v.5 m/s) characteristics of all types are available on request. Force (N) 12 1 8 6 4 2 absorbed F in F back rebound stroke Stoßdämpfer GmbH PO Box 151 D-474 Langenfeld Tel. +49-2173-9226-41 Fax +49-2173-9226-89 E-Mail: info@acecontrols-int.com 83
TUBUS-Series Type TR-L Profi le Damper Radial Damping (Long Version) 84 The radial tube damper type TR-L from the innovative ACE TUBUS series is a maintenance-free, self-contained damping element made from a special Co-Polyester Elastomer. The radial deformation of the TR series provides a very long and soft deceleration with a progressive absorption towards the end of stroke. The excellent temperature characteristic of the material provides consistent damping performance over a temperature of -4 C to 9 C. The tube damper has been specially developed for applications that require very low reaction forces. The actual force generated depends upon the length of the tube damper chosen. The TUBUS TR-L type is suitable for a wide range of applications that require protection from shock or impact anywhere along a straight line. Typical applications include mining equipment, dockyard handling equipment and on baggage handling and conveyor systems. The TR-L series have been developed to provide maximum stroke in the minimum mounting space. Life expectancy is extremely high; up to twenty times longer than for urethane dampers, up to ten times longer than rubber bumpers and up to five times longer than steel springs. Calculation and selection to be approved by ACE. One-Piece Profile Body Mounting Screw 84 Impact velocity range: Up to max. 5 m/s Environment: Resistant to oil, grease, seawater and to microbe or chemical attack. Excellent UV and ozone resistance. Material does not absorb water or swell. Capacity rating: For emergency use only (1 cycle) it is possible to exceed the W 3 rating by +4 %. Mounting: In any position Dynamic force range: 6 8 N to 286 N Operating temperature range: -4 C to 9 C Energy absorption: 14 % to 26 % Material hardness rating: Shore 4D Max. torque: M5: 6 Nm M8: 25 Nm M16: 21 Nm On request: Special strokes, -colours, -sizes and -materials.
TUBUS-Series Type TR-L Profi le Damper Radial Damping (Long Version) Max. max. Stroke Hub L 2 M L 1 D B A C Ordering Example TUBUS radial long Outer-Ø 66 mm Stroke 4 mm Length 2 = 35 mm TR66-4L-2 The calculation and selection of the required profile damper should be carried out or be approved by ACE. Dimensions and Capacity Chart 85 Type 1 W 3 2 W 3 Max. Stroke mm A B C D M L 1 L 2 Weight kg TR29-17L 12 17 17 29 8 38 4 M5 5 25.29 TR43-25L 16 22.5 25 43 8 58 4 M5 5 37.72 TR63-43L 3 42 43 63 8 87 4 M5 5 55.16 TR66-4L-1 1 14 4 66 152 87 12 M8 8 59.28 TR66-4L-2 2 28 4 66 35 87 254 M8 8 59.58 TR66-4L-3 3 42 4 66 457 87 46 M8 8 59.83 TR66-4L-4 4 56 4 66 61 87 559 M8 8 59 1.3 TR66-4L-5 5 7 4 66 762 87 711 M8 8 59 1.33 TR76-45L-1 135 19 45 76 152 1 12 M8 8 68.38 TR76-45L-2 27 378 45 76 35 1 254 M8 8 68.73 TR76-45L-3 4 56 45 76 457 1 46 M8 8 68 1.13 TR76-45L-4 535 75 45 76 61 1 559 M8 8 68 1.43 TR76-45L-5 67 94 45 76 762 1 711 M8 8 68 1.73 TR83-48L-1 155 217 48 83 152 16 12 M8 8 73.48 TR83-48L-2 315 44 48 83 35 16 254 M8 8 73.93 TR83-48L-3 47 66 48 83 457 16 46 M8 8 73 1.38 TR83-48L-4 625 875 48 83 61 16 559 M8 8 73 4.83 TR83-48L-5 78 1 92 48 83 762 16 711 M8 8 73 6. TR99-6L-1 25 287 6 99 152 13 12 M16 16 88.79 TR99-6L-2 41 574 6 99 35 13 254 M16 16 88 1.29 TR99-6L-3 615 861 6 99 457 13 46 M16 16 88 1.94 TR99-6L-4 82 1 148 6 99 61 13 559 M16 16 88 2.54 TR99-6L-5 1 25 1 435 6 99 762 13 711 M16 16 88 3.1 TR99-6L-6 1 23 1 722 6 99 914 13 864 M16 16 88 3.7 TR99-6L-7 1 435 2 1 6 99 1 67 13 1 16 M16 16 88 4.3 TR143-86L-1 575 85 86 143 152 191 76 M16 16 127 1.44 TR143-86L-2 1 155 1 617 86 143 35 191 23 M16 16 127 2.9 TR143-86L-3 1 73 2 422 86 143 457 191 355 M16 16 127 4. TR143-86L-4 2 35 3 227 86 143 61 191 58 M16 16 127 5.29 TR143-86L-5 2 88 4 32 86 143 762 191 66 M16 16 127 6.59 TR143-86L-6 3 455 4 837 86 143 914 191 812 M16 16 127 7.89 TR143-86L-7 4 3 5 642 86 143 1 67 191 965 M16 16 127 9.9 TR188-18L-1 1 35 1 89 18 188 152 245 76 M16 16 165 2.34 TR188-18L-2 2 71 3 794 18 188 35 245 23 M16 16 165 4.64 TR188-18L-3 4 6 5 684 18 188 457 245 355 M16 16 165 6.89 TR188-18L-4 5 42 7 588 18 188 61 245 58 M16 16 165 9.19 TR188-18L-5 6 77 9 478 18 188 762 245 66 M16 16 165 11.39 TR188-18L-6 8 12 11 368 18 188 914 245 812 M16 16 165 13.64 TR188-18L-7 9 48 13 272 18 188 1 67 245 965 M16 16 165 15.94 1 Max. capacity per cycle for continous use. 2 Energy capacity per cycle for emergency use. Stoßdämpfer GmbH PO Box 151 D-474 Langenfeld Tel. +49-2173-9226-41 Fax +49-2173-9226-89 E-Mail: info@acecontrols-int.com 85
TUBUS-Series Type TC Profi le Damper for Crane Equipment 86 The profile damper type TC from the innovative ACE TUBUS series is a maintenance-free, self-contained damping element made from a special Co-Polyester Elastomer. They have been specially developed for crane equipment applications and fulfill the international industry standards OSHA and CMAA. Many crane applications require a spring rate with a high return force. This is achieved with the unique Dual-Profile Concept of the TC-S models. For -management-systems the TC model types provide a cost efficient solution with a high return force capability. The very small and light package size from Ø 64 mm up to Ø 176 mm covers an absorption capacity ranging from 45 Nm up to 12 72 Nm/cycle. The excellent resistance to UV, seawater, chemical and microbe attack together with the wide operating temperature range from -4 C to 9 C enables a wide range of applications. Life expectancy is extremely high; up to twenty times longer than for urethane dampers, up to ten times longer than rubber bumpers and up to five times longer than steel springs. Calculation and selection to be approved by ACE. One-Piece Profile Body Mounting Screw 86 Impact velocity range: Up to max. 5 m/s Environment: Resistant to oil, grease, seawater and to microbe or chemical attack. Excellent UV and ozone resistance. Material does not absorb water or swell. Capacity rating: For emergency use only (1 cycle) it is possible to exceed the W 3 rating by +4 %. Mounting: In any position Dynamic force range: 8 N to 978 N Operating temperature range: -4 C to 9 C Energy absorption: 31 % to 63 % Material hardness rating: Shore 55D Max. torque: M12: 85 Nm M16: 21 Nm On request: Special strokes, -characteristics, -spring rates, -sizes and -materials.
TUBUS-Series Type TC Profi le Damper for Crane Equipment M M d 1 D d 2 d 1 D d 2 Max. max. Stroke Hub L 1 L 2 Model Type TC Ordering Example TUBUS crane buffer Outer-Ø 83 mm Stroke 73 mm Model type soft Dimensions and Capacity Chart TC83-73-S max. Max. Stroke Hub L 1 L 2 Model Type TC-S The calculation and selection of the required profile damper should be carried out or be approved by ACE. Type 1 W 3 2 W 3 Max. Stroke mm D L 1 M L 2 d 1 d 2 Weight kg TC64-62-S 45 63 62 64 12 M12 79 89 52.175 TC74-76-S 98 1 372 76 74 12 M12 96 114 61.261 TC83-73-S 1 9 2 66 73 83 12 M12 94 127 69.328 TC86-39 1 21 1 695 39 86 12 M12 56 133 78.284 TC9-49 1 63 2 282 49 9 12 M12 68 124 67.265 TC1-59 1 77 2 48 59 1 12 M12 84 149 91.513 TC12-63 1 97 2 76 63 12 16 M16 98 14 82.633 TC18-3 1 9 2 66 3 18 12 M12 53 133 77.392 TC117-97 3 71 5 195 97 117 16 M16 129 188 1 1.53 TC134-146-S 7 29 1 21 146 134 16 M16 188 215 117 1.573 TC136-65 4 25 5 95 65 136 16 M16 16 178 16 1.173 TC137-9 6 35 8 89 9 137 16 M16 115 216 113 1.193 TC146-67-S 8 33 11 66 67 146 16 M16 118 191 99 1.573 TC15-178-S 8 86 12 4 178 15 16 M16 241 224 132 2.581 TC153-178-S 7 26 1 165 178 153 16 M16 226 241 131 2.493 TC168-124 1 1 14 14 124 168 16 M16 166 26 147 2.533 TC176-198-S 12 72 17 81 198 176 16 M16 252 279 15 3.591 1 Max. capacity per cycle for continous use. 2 Energy capacity per cycle for emergency use. 87 Characteristics of Type TC9-49 Energy-Stroke Characteristic (dynamic) 18 15 45 4 35 12 3 F 25 9 absorbed in 2 6 15 rebound stroke F 1 3 back 5 1 15 2 25 3 35 4 1 15 2 25 3 35 4 With the aid of the characteristic curves above you can estimate the proportion of the total that will be absorbed. Example: With impact of 13 Nm the Energy-Stroke diagram shows that a stroke of about 38 mm is needed. On the Force-Stroke diagram you can estimate the proportion of absorbed to rebound at this stroke length. Note: With these types the return force towards the end of the stroke is significant and we recommend you try to use a minimum of 9 % of the total stroke available. Dynamic (v >.5 m/s) and static (v.5 m/s) characteristics of all types are available on request. Energy (Nm) Force (kn) Force-Stroke Characteristic (dynamic) Stoßdämpfer GmbH PO Box 151 D-474 Langenfeld Tel. +49-2173-9226-41 Fax +49-2173-9226-89 E-Mail: info@acecontrols-int.com 87
TUBUS-Series Overview of Profi le Dampers 88 Physical Properties of TUBUS Profile Dampers Energy Capacity per unit weight Operating Lifetime PUR Rubber Gummi TUBUS Energy Capacity per unit volume ACE TUBUS profile dampers are high performance damping elements made from a special Co-Polyester Elastomer.They have a high absorbing capacity compared with other materials. The TUBUS-series comprises 5 main types with over 8 individual models. The excellent damping characteristics are achieved as a result of the special elastomer material and the worldwide patented construction design. This enables us to change the characteristics of the elastomer material so that individual and distinct damping curves are possible. TUBUS dampers offer a considerable performance advantage when compared to other materials such as rubber, urethanes (PUR) and steel springs. A further advantage compared to other damping elements is the operating life expectancy up to twenty times longer than with urethane dampers, up to ten times longer than with rubber dampers and up to five times longer than with steel spring dampers. Force Comparison of Damping Characteristics TA TR-H TS TR/TR-L Stroke The innovative TUBUS dampers absorb while exhibiting the following damping characteristics: Model type TA: Degressive characteristic with max. absorption (coloured area) with min. stroke. Energy absorption: 4 % to 66 %. Model type TS: Almost linear characteristic with low reaction force over a short operating stroke. Energy absorption: 26 % to 56 %. TR/TR-H/TR-L: Progressive characteristic with gradually increasing reaction force over a long stroke. Energy absorption TR: 17 % to 35 % Energy absorption TR-H: 39 % to 5 % Energy absorption TR-L: 14 % to 26 % Characteristics of dynamic absorption for impact velocity over.5 m/s. For impact velocities under.5 m/s, please request a static characteristic curve. The material does not absorb water or swell and it is highly resistant to abrasion. Products of the TUBUS-series will work at temperatures of -4 C up to 9 C and are resistant to grease, oil, petroleum fluids, microbe and chemical attack and sea water. They also have good UV and ozone resistance. The very long service life of up to one million cycles, the compact size and the low unit weight differentiate the TUBUS profile dampers from all other types of elastomer damping elements. If you are looking for an economic damping solution where the load does not need to be decelerated to an exact datum position and you do not need 1% absorption of the impact then TUBUS dampers are a real alternative to hydraulic end position damping. They are the preferred solution for end stop dampers in robotic systems, high bay warehouse systems and all similar automated plant and machinery. For the crane industry we manufacture special high capacity crane buffers that have an ideal deceleration characteristic with high return force for this type of application and capacities from 45 to 12 72 Nm. This means you can have a TUBUS crane buffer capable of providing up to 9 kn of braking force in a package only weighing 3 kg and absorbing up to 5 % of the. Special Damper Besides the standard product range of the TUBUS-series there are also a large number of special products available upon request for customer-specific applications. 88 Stoßdämpfer GmbH PO Box 151 D-474 Langenfeld Tel. +49-2173-9226-41 Fax +49-2173-9226-89 E-Mail: info@acecontrols-int.com
TUBUS-Series Application Examples 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 the high speed loading station of a Camshaft machining centre used in the automobile industry. In the event that the drive train fails during operation or incorrect data is inputted the ACE TUBUS damper absorbs the impact preventing costly damage to the machine. The TA98-4 TUBUS damper impressed engineers with this exceptionally long service life in operation. When used as an emergency stop the TUBUS damper can absorb up to 63% of the impact. Safe end position damping 89 Safety with ultra high speed operation TUBUS profile dampers safeguard hydraulic cylinders. In a testing facility for vehicle tanks, the test specimens are pulled out of the water with a support arm. A hydraulic cylinder carries out the swinging movement and is attenuated in the end position by two TUBUS TR85-5. Even if this work could be taken over by other absorber solutions, the balance clearly speaks for the benefits of the profile dampers they are inexpensive, they save space, they are free of leaks due to solid construction and are suitable for underwater functions in the test pool. Smooth pivoting With the kind permission of Worthmann Maschinenbau GmbH Economical end position absorption on the hydraulic drive Stoßdämpfer GmbH PO Box 151 D-474 Langenfeld Tel. +49-2173-9226-41 Fax +49-2173-9226-89 E-Mail: info@acecontrols-int.com 89