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The Airpot Dashpot

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It sounds much simpler than it is.

12 ways

an Airpot differs from other damping devices

The Airpot Dashpot is a motion damping devicethat reduces velocity, vibration, and oscillation in dynamic mechanisms. This is accomplished by using a piston to force ambient air through an orifice at a controlled rate to dissipate kinetic energy.
AIRPOT DASHPOTS, ACTUATORS, AND SHOCK ABSORBERS (SNUBBERS)

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It has unparalleled low friction,responds to forces as low as only a few grams, and it’s smooth.

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Starting and running friction are almost identical, which prevents jerky, uncontrolled starts.

The benefits are worth noting:

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It prevents damage and violent or inaccurate response caused by shock and vibration in sensitive equipment and components.

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It has a life-span of multi-millions of cycles. It outlasts most any machine in which it is used.

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It reduces impact noise and wear.

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No seals are required, and there areno liquids to leak.

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It provides simple, low cost, adjustable speed control without external power.

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It provides non-electrical timing capability.

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There is no limit to its cycle rate. It does not heat up or change viscosity under conditions of rapid and/or continuous cycling.

What type of applications benefit most from these special capabilities?

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It’s made of self-lubricating materials. It’s precise and accurate, easily adjustable over a 10,000 to one range, and it allows fine adjustments at installation. Any kind where these conditions are present:

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Where smooth, near friction-free motion is critical.

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Where responsiveness to low forces/ low kinetic energy levels is required.

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It’s unaffected by extreme temperature variations and high G-loads.

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Where equipment is sensitive and precise.

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Where clean operation is important.

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The piston and cylinder will not rust, corrode, or deteriorate over time – even with little or no use over extended intervals.

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Where cycle rates are high or life span needs to be long.

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Where reliability is critical.

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Where temperatures are extreme or environments are humid.

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It damps bi-directionally and uni-directionally.

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Where high quality is a product feature.

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Where non-electrical motion control is advantageous.

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It’s lightweight.

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It’s easily customized to suit space availability and the majority of special performance requirements.
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