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The Complete Book of Airpot

The Complete Book of Airpot
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The Complete Book of Airpot

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Overview
The document provides comprehensive information on Airpot Dashpots, Actuators, and Shock Absorbers (Snubbers), which are devices designed to dampen motion by reducing velocity, vibration, and oscillation in dynamic systems. These devices utilize a piston mechanism to control the flow of ambient air through an orifice, effectively dissipating kinetic energy. Key benefits include preventing damage from shock and vibration, reducing noise and wear, and offering non-electrical timing capabilities.
Applications
Airpot devices are ideal for applications requiring smooth, low-friction motion, responsiveness to low forces, and precision. They are suitable for extreme temperature or humidity environments and where high quality and reliability are essential.
Key Features
1. Low friction and smooth operation.
2. Long lifespan with multi-million cycles.
3. No seals or liquids, preventing leaks.
4. Unaffected by temperature variations and high G-loads.
5. Lightweight and customizable.
Damping Control
Airpot devices offer adjustable or fixed orifice models for damping rate control. Adjustable models provide flexibility, while fixed models are cost-effective and tamper-proof.
Materials and Design
Constructed from materials chosen for lubricity, strength-to-weight ratio, and stability under extreme conditions, including a graphitized carbon piston and an annealed borosilicate glass cylinder.
Industry Applications
1. Velocity Control: Used in electronics assembly to reduce impact and noise.
2. Vibration Damping: Ideal for magnetic tape duplicators to reduce vibration.
3. Oscillating Valve Damping: Used in pneumatic valves to reduce noise.
4. Time Delay Creation: Provides timing control in non-electrical systems.
5. Cushioning Impact: Prevents impact noise in office copiers.
Selection Guidelines
Model selection is based on force considerations, damping direction, and piston diameter, with detailed guidelines provided for specific applications.
Specifications
The document details specifications for Airpot dashpot models, focusing on force limits, damping directions, and energy handling capabilities. Smaller diameter units achieve greater resisting forces in push damping compared to larger diameter pull damping units.
Procedures
Guidelines for selecting the appropriate Airpot model based on force, space, and damping direction are provided, including advice on orifice selection and rod requirements.
Norms and Recommendations
Emphasizes selecting the right configuration and provides mounting and rod selection guidelines, highlighting the need for empirical testing for non-adjustable units.
Energy Considerations
Kinetic energy is crucial for determining Airpot unit size, with advice on effective damping distance calculation.
Quality and Warranty
Airpot Corporation ensures high-quality standards with a warranty offering replacement units for defects within a year of manufacture.
Ordering Information
Guidelines for ordering custom and stock models are provided, with specifications for bore size, damping coefficient, and operating temperature range.
Stock and Custom Configurations
Stock models are preconfigured for quick delivery, while custom models offer more configuration options with delivery times ranging from two to six weeks.
Performance Specifications
Details include damping coefficients, force guidelines, friction coefficients, and operating temperature ranges.
Force Capacity Guidelines
Provides force capacity guidelines for both pull and push damping directions, noting optimal performance at specified input forces.
Component Weights
Includes formulas for calculating component mass, essential for understanding mechanical properties.
Additional Specifications
Includes maximum leak rates, friction coefficients, and mounting data, with advice to consult engineers for specific needs.
Configuration Options
Details on rod types, ends, and other options like protective cases and adjustment knobs are provided.
Contact Information
For further inquiries or custom model selections, contact Airpot Corporation via phone, fax, or email.
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The Complete Book of Airpot-1

AIRPOT DASHPOTS, ACTUATORS, AND SHOCK ABSORBERS (SNUBBERS) Dashpots > Actuators > Օ Shock Absorbers >

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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) It has unparalleled low friction,responds to forces as low as only a few grams, and its smooth. > Starting and running friction are almost identical, which prevents jerky, uncontrolled starts. > It prevents damage and violent or inaccurate response caused by shock and vibration in sensitive...

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All Airpot damping devices are dashpots generically, but for ease of discussion, we identify configurations in which > reset the piston for the next cycle (see shock absorberillustration). the piston rod is attached to the load being damped as dashpots. Two Way Damping (Unit damps in both directions.) We identify configurations in which the piston rod is The ball joint rod connection contains no check valve and therefore does not allow air flow through the piston. This results in approximately equal resistance to motion (damp- ing) in both directions. Two way damping is generally notappropriate...

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continued 10 seconds, and so forth. All compu-tations must be scaled to accommodate the maximum force and stroke limita- tions of the dashpot model selected.When calculating the not the total available stroke.Please contact Airpots engineering department if youҒd like assistance. Can the applica-tion tolerate some gradual force buildup (as in the compression direction), or must the resisting force be immediate (as in the pull direction)? Rate of force rise in the Airpot damping unit requireddamping coefficient, > it is important toconsider the air spring characteristics of the model selected....

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continued be a function of its diameter andlength. Check the rod buckling curves (below) to determine the best size rod, considering the forces and length being used in the application.If the dashpot is damping in thepull direction, the rods yield strength is the main consideration. All Airpot connecting rods are capa- ble of withstanding any load applied in the tensile direction which does not exceed the force of atmospheric pressure on the piston. dard with rod end ball or pin link joints. Loops and rod eyes are useful forattachment with pins or shoulder screws and allow for rotational motion...

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RAPID response to all inquiries,requests, and emergency situations.At Airpot, we are committed tomaking applications of our products work to their fullest potential. Properly selected and applied Airpotproducts are among the most reliable and consistently high quality mechanical components that you will ever use. Every Airpot unit must pass a host of in-process checks, including functional tests to insure that each one meets the high standards that we promise. We are so confident with ourquality that we back up our promise with a solid warranty. For one full year following the date of manufac-...

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Please specify to .125 inchfor custom models if possible.Please consult factory if longerstrokes are required. Requires Rod Type N. Airpot Corporation (800) 848-7681 fax: (203) 849-0539 e-mail: [email protected] www.airpot.com > APC-10J size="-2">

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STOCKCUSTOM Please specify to .125 inchfor custom models if possible.Please consult factory if longerstrokes are required. >

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Mounting bracket thicknessshould not exceed .093 Airpot Corporation (800) 848-7681 fax: (203) 849-0539 e-mail: [email protected] www.airpot.com > APC-10J size="-2">

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STOCKCUSTOM Please specify to .125 inchfor custom models if possible.Please consult factory if longerstrokes are required. >

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Please specify to .125 inchfor custom models if possible.Please consult factory if longerstrokes are required. .250 DIA.ROD 303 STAINLESS STEEL >

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Please specify to .125 inchfor custom models if possible.Please consult factory if longerstrokes are required. .250 DIA.ROD 303 STAINLESS STEEL >

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Call (800) 848-7681 > Fax (203) 849-0539 > Օ e-mail: [email protected] > www.airpot.com Model > Bore: 1. Energy Dissipation .627" (15.93 mm) PERFORMANCE 0Ֆ.3 ft-lb (0.41 Nm) 2. Spring Force Extended: .16 lb (0.71 N)Retracted: .28 lb (1.25 N) 3. Friction Coefficient: 0.2Force without side load: <1g 4. Typical Push Rod Reset Time 5. Fully Opened Valve: 30 ms Fully Closed Valve: 50 ms Operating Temperature Range 6. -55ְC to +150C If operating at temperatures above +70аC, please advise factory. Mounting Hole MOUNTING DATA Rectangular: .312" x .375" or 8 mm x 10 mm > FULL SCALE All dimensions in inches...

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Call (800) 848-7681 > Fax (203) 849-0539 > Օ e-mail: [email protected] > www.airpot.com Model > Bore: .945" (24 mm) PERFORMANCE 1. Energy Dissipation 0Ֆ.75 ft-lb (01.02 Nm) 2. Spring Force Extended: .13 lb (0.56 N)Retracted: .27 lb (1.20 N) 3. Friction Coefficient: 0.2Force without side load: <1g 4. Typical Push Rod Reset Time 5. 6. Fully Opened Valve: 60 ms Fully Closed Valve: 90 ms Temperature Range Mounting Hole -55ְC to +150CIf operating at temperatures above +70аC, please advise factory. MOUNTING DATA Rectangular: Round: .375" or 10 mm .312" x .375" or 8 mm x10 mm 7. Suggested Mounting Bracket...

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Call (800) 848-7681 > Fax (203) 849-0539 > Օ e-mail: [email protected] > www.airpot.com Model > Bore: 1.281" (32.53 mm) PERFORMANCE 1. Energy Dissipation 0Ֆ3 ft-lb (04.10 Nm) 2. Spring Force Extended: .25 lb (1.11 N)Retracted: .50 lb (2.22 N) 3. Friction Coefficient: 0.2Force without side load: <4g > FULL SCALE All dimensions in inches unless otherwise specified 4. Typical Push Rod Reset Time Fully Opened Valve: 70 msFully Closed Valve: 150 ms 5. Operating Temperature Range -55ְC to +150C If operating at temperatures above +70аC, please advise factory. > Airpot is a registered trademark of Airpot...

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