R Series

R Series
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R Series

Product catalog summary
Overview: This document outlines the specifications and ordering details for the R-Series shock absorbers, tailored for industrial use. These absorbers come in various models, including custom orificed, self-adjusting, and crane bumper types, with diverse mounting styles and piston rod return methods.
Specifications:
  • Effective weight range: 15 - 2,100,000 lbs.
  • Available in stainless steel models.
  • Operating temperature range: -100°F to 1500°F.
  • High temperature fluids can be requested.
  • Bore sizes: 6” and 8”.
Applications: These shock absorbers are utilized across various industries such as paper mills, foundries, saw mills, overhead cranes, stacker cranes, machine tools, packaging equipment, automated assembly lines, steel mills, and material handling.
Ordering Information: The R-series model designation is a coded description that includes metering designation, standard unit without modifications, piston rod return method, mounting method, bore size, and stroke length. Options for mounting and return methods include spring return, air return, mechanical, and air charged.
Performance Data: The document provides tables with detailed performance data for different bore sizes and stroke lengths, showing effective weight, energy per cycle, and energy per hour for light, medium, and heavy applications. It also includes dimensions for various models and notes on features like internal springs and safety chains.
Key Features:
  • Solid all-welded heavy-duty construction.
  • Available in custom orificed, self-adjusting, and crane bumper models.
  • Offers a variety of mounting styles and piston rod return methods.
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Catalog excerpts

R Series-1

RNSA - SELF ADJUSTING SHOCKS RCOS - CUSTOM ORIFICED SHOCK RCBS - CRANE BUMPER SHOCK SHOCK ABSORBERS • EFFECTIVE WEIGHT RANGE: 15 - 2,100,000 LBS. • STAINLESS STEEL MODELS AVAILABLE • SOLID ALL WELDED HEAVY DUTY CONSTRUCTION • OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE: -100F TO 1500F THE R-SERIES SHOCK ABSORBER IS A RUGGED INDUSTRIAL SHOCK ABSORBER THAT WILL FIT VIRTUALLY EVERY APPLICATION. IT IS AVAILABLE IN CUSTOM ORIFICED, SELF ADJUSTING, AND CRANE BUMPER MODELS WITH A VARIETY OF MOUNTING STYLES AND PISTON ROD RETURN METHODS. RETURN SPRING FILL PORT PLUG BEARING AND GLAND SEAL ASSEMBLY PRESSURE TUBE O-RING PISTON RING ASK ABOUT OUR EXPEDITE SERVICE! 18

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R Series-2

• HIGH TEMPERATURE FLUIDS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST • 6” AND 8” BORE SIZES AVAILABLE • USED IN PAPER MILLS, FOUNDRIES, SAW MILLS, OVERHEAD CRANES, STACKER CRANES, MACHINE TOOLS, PACKAGING EQUIPMENT, AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY LINES, STEEL MILLS, AND MATERIAL HANDLING HOW TO ORDER R-SERIES SHOCK ABSORBERS The model designation for R-series shock absorbers is a coded description of the unit defined as shown in this example. RXXX•11/8 X 2•BS•RE•99 RCOS- Custom Orificed RNSA- Self Adjusting RCBS- Crane Bumper Bore Size Stroke Mounting Piston Length Method Rod F- Front Square Flange •B- Back Square Flange • BP-...

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R Series-3

R-SERIES SHOCK ABSORBER 1 1⁄8” BORE MODEL RNSA: SIZE SELECTION TABLE WE EFFECTIVE WEIGHT (LBS.) BORE STROKE LM (LIGHT) ENERGY PER ENERGY PER HOUR (IN-LBS) CYCLE (IN-LBS) SELF CONTAINED AIR RETURN For standard metered shocks, use WEV2 to select size from Size Selection Tables. The maximum velocity allowable for a shock absorber can be determined by using (B) values in the table. RCOS / RCBS: SIZE SELECTION TABLE WE EFFECTIVE WEIGHT (LBS) BORE ENERGY PER HOUR ENERGY (IN-LBS) PER CYCLE (IN-LBS) SELF CONTAINED AIR RETURN ASK ABOUT OUR EXPEDITE SERVICE! 20

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R Series-4

MOTION MANAGEMENT BLEED SCREW PRIMARY MOUNT END VIEW PRIMARY MOUNT FRONT FLANGE MOUNT ' CONSULT FACTORY FOR SPECIAL LUG MOUNT DIMENSIONS BACK FLANGE FRONT LUGMOUNT SQUARE FLANGE BACK FLANGE MOUNT HINGE ROD CLEVIS MOUNT • 12", 18" and 24" stroke models have internal springs. • Front end primary mount not available on external spring models. • RCBS models are equipped with a safety chain. Add V/i" to A and B for models with chain. RETURN MODELS RETURN MODELS

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R Series-5

R-SERIES SHOCK ABSORBER 1 1⁄2” BORE MODEL RNSA: SIZE SELECTION TABLE WE EFFECTIVE WEIGHT IN (LBS.) BORE STROKE ENERGY PER ENERGY PER HOUR (IN-LBS) CYCLE (IN-LBS) SELF CONTAINED AIR RETURN For standard metered shocks, use WEV2 to select size from Size Selection Tables. The maximum velocity allowable for a shock absorber can be determined by using (B) values in the table. RCOS / RCBS: SIZE SELECTION TABLE WE EFFECTIVE WEIGHT (LBS) BORE STROKE ENERGY PER HOUR ENERGY (IN-LBS) PER CYCLE (IN-LBS) SELF CONTAINED AIR RETURN ASK ABOUT OUR EXPEDITE SERVICE! 22

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R Series-6

MOTION MANAGEMENT BLEED SCREW PRIMARY MOUNT END VIEW PRIMARY MOUNT FRONT FLANGE MOUNT ' CONSULT FACTORY FOR SPECIAL LUG MOUNT DIMENSIONS BACK FLANGE FRONT LUGMOUNT SQUARE FLANGE BACK FLANGE MOUNT RECTANGULAR FLANGE HINGE ROD CLEVIS MOUNT • 12", 18", 24" and 36" stroke models have internal springs. • Front end primary mount not available on external spring models. • RCBS models are equipped with a safety chain. Add 172" to A and B for models with chain. RETURN MODELS RETURN MODELS

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R Series-7

R-SERIES SHOCK ABSORBER 2” BORE MODEL RNSA: SIZE SELECTION TABLE WE EFFECTIVE WEIGHT (LBS) BORE STROKE ENERGY PER ENERGY PER HOUR (IN-LBS) CYCLE (IN-LBS) SELF CONTAINED AIR RETURN For standard metered shocks, use WEV2 to select size from Size Selection Tables. The maximum velocity allowable for a shock absorber can be determined by using (B) values in the table. RCOS / RCBS: SIZE SELECTION TABLE WE EFFECTIVE WEIGHT (LBS) BORE STROKE ENERGY PER HOUR ENERGY (IN-LBS) PER CYCLE (IN-LBS) SELF CONTAINED AIR RETURN ASK ABOUT OUR EXPEDITE SERVICE! 24

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R Series-8

MOTION MANAGEMENT BLEED SCREW PRIMARY MOUNT END VIEW PRIMARY MOUNT FRONT FLANGE MOUNT ' CONSULT FACTORY FOR SPECIAL LUG MOUNT DIMENSIONS BACK FLANGE FRONT LUGMOUNT SQUARE FLANGE BACK FLANGE MOUNT HINGE ROD CLEVIS MOUNT have internal springs. • Front end primary mount not available on external spring models. • RCBS models are equipped with a safety chain. Add lYi" to A and B for models with chain. RETURN MODELS RETURN MODELS

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R Series-9

R-SERIES SHOCK ABSORBER 3” BORE MODEL RNSA: SIZE SELECTION TABLE WE EFFECTIVE WEIGHT (IN-LBS) BORE STROKE ENERGY PER ENERGY PER HOUR (IN-LBS) CYCLE (IN-LBS) SELF CONTAINED AIR RETURN For standard metered shocks, use WEV2 to select size from Size Selection Tables. The maximum velocity allowable for a shock absorber can be determined by using (B) values in the table. RCOS / RCBS: SIZE SELECTION TABLE WE EFFECTIVE WEIGHT (LBS) BORE ENERGY PER HOUR ENERGY (IN-LBS) PER CYCLE (IN-LBS) SELF CONTAINED AIR RETURN ASK ABOUT OUR EXPEDITE SERVICE! 26

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R Series-10

MOTION MANAGEMENT BLEED SCREW PRIMARY MOUNT END VIEW PRIMARY MOUNT FRONT FLANGE MOUNT ' CONSULT FACTORY FOR SPECIAL LUG MOUNT DIMENSIONS BACK FLANGE FRONT LUGMOUNT SQUARE FLANGE BACK FLANGE MOUNT RECTANGULAR FLANGE HINGE ROD CLEVIS MOUNT • 24", 36", 48" and 60" stroke models have internal springs. • Front end primary mount not available on external spring models. • RCBS models are equipped with a safety chain. Add V/i" to A and B for models with chain. RETURN MODELS RETURN MODELS

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R Series-11

R-SERIES SHOCK ABSORBER 4” BORE MODEL RNSA: SIZE SELECTION TABLE WE EFFECTIVE WEIGHT (LBS) BORE ENERGY PER ENERGY PER HOUR (IN-LBS) CYCLE (IN-LBS) SELF CONTAINED AIR RETURN For standard metered shocks, use WEV2 to select size from Size Selection Tables. The maximum velocity allowable for a shock absorber can be determined by using (B) values in the table. RCOS / RCBS: SIZE SELECTION TABLE WE EFFECTIVE WEIGHT (LBS) BORE STROKE ENERGY PER HOUR ENERGY (IN-LBS) PER CYCLE (IN-LBS) SELF CONTAINED AIR RETURN ASK ABOUT OUR EXPEDITE SERVICE! 28

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