Miniature shock absorbers from ACE are tried-and-tested quality products used in millions of industrial designs throughout the world. They optimize machines in an equally reliable and effective way by decelerating loads quickly and without recoil.
The compact, maintenance-free, hydraulic machine elements can be easily and quickly integrated in any design and certain models can be directly integrated in pneumatic cylinders. They reduce the load and increase the efficiency for handling devices, rotary and pivoting actuators, linear cylinders and many other industrial applications. ACE ensures a long service life with innovative sealing techniques, shock absorber and inner pressure chambers fully machined from solid high tensile alloy steel.
Miniature Shock Absorbers from Ace Controls, Inc. Product Families
Miniature Shock Absorbers MC5 to MC75:Shock absorbers in miniature format
Self-Compensating
Energy capacity 6 in-lbs/Cycle to 75 in-lbs/Cycle
Stroke 0.16 in to 0.40 in
Ideal for compact, efficient designs: The miniature size of the product family MC5 to MC75 delivers very short overall lengths and low return forces.
The outer body of each shock, produced from one solid piece, is filled with temperature stable oil, offers a continuous outer body thread including a supplied lock nut and also has an integrated positive stop. These maintenance-free hydraulic machine elements from ACE are ready for immediate installation. A wide range of energy absorption and effective weight are further benefits in these compact units. Self-compensating shock absorbers react to changing energy conditions, without adjustment.
These self-compensating miniature shock absorbers are perfectly suited to use in applications such as rotary actuators, automation, light industrial manufacturing, material handling and packaging equipment, medical, electronics and robotics.
Miniature Shock Absorbers MC150 to MC600:Exceptionally high endurance and with the lowest resetting force
Self-Compensating, Rolling Diaphragm Technology
Energy capacity 175 in-lbs/Cycle to 1,200 in-lbs/Cycle
Stroke 0.50 in to 1.00 in
Tried-and-tested and durable: With a hermetically sealed rolling diaphragm in each absorber, the MC150 to MC600 product family is suitable for an exceptionally high lifetime of use with up to 25 million cycles. The rolling diaphragm technology perfected by ACE ensures complete separation of the damping fluid from the surrounding air. This makes it possible for direct installation in a pressure chamber to provide end stop damping in pneumatic cylinders up to approximately 100 psi (7 bar).
The rolling diaphragm delivers very low return forces for these maintenance-free, ready-to-install absorbers. An integrated positive stop and progressive energy capacities, with a wide range of effective weight, make these miniature shock absorbers a winner. Furthermore, the use of a side load adapter allows impact angles of up to 25°. Stainless steel options are available for greater environmental compatibility. Self-compensating shock absorbers react to changing energy conditions, without adjustment.
These self compensating miniature shock absorbers are capable of universal mounting even inside a cylinder. These shocks are ideal for use in multitude of applications including material handling equipment, packaging equipment, medium robotics and machine tools.
Miniature Shock Absorbers MC150-V4A to MC600-V4A:Exceptionally high endurance with stainless steel corrosion protection
Self-Compensating, Stainless Steel, Rolling Diaphragm Technology
Energy capacity 175 in-lbs/Cycle to 1,200 in-lbs/Cycle
Stroke 0.50 in to 1.00 in
Brilliant in every respect: These high performance stainless steel miniature shock absorbers are based on the MC150 to MC600 product family and its proven damping technology. This means that these special absorbers offer all of the benefits of the standard units such as the ACE rolling diaphragm technology which delivers maximum service life and direct installation in a pressure chamber with up to approx. 100 psi (7 bar).
Thanks to perfectly progressive maximum energy absorption and effective weight potential, their use is augmented even further by the stainless steel outer body and a complete range of stainless accessories (AISI 316L). Self-compensating shock absorbers react to changing energy conditions, without adjustment.
These self-compensating miniature stainless steel shock absorbers are used in medical and electro-technology, as well as marine, packaging, and chemical applications. Shocks can be filled with food-grade oil for food processing applications.
Miniature Shock Absorbers PMCN150 to PMCN600:Reliable protection from fluids and particulate
Self-Compensating, Rolling Diaphragm Technology, TPU Bellow
Energy capacity 175 in-lbs/Cycle to 1,200 in-lbs/Cycle
Stroke 0.50 in to 1.00 in
Hermetically sealed: The shock absorbers from the ACE Protection family PMCN have a compact, perfectly sealed cap as a special feature.
This protection bellows, made of TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), safely encapsulates the proven ACE rolling diaphragm from the outside environment. Aggressive cutting, lubricating and cleaning agents don't stand a chance and the function of the maintenance-free, ready-to-install shock absorber is retained. They are also available in full stainless steel.
The PMCN range is a good alternative to the SP type air bleed collar if no compressed air is available on the machine or system.
Reliable protection against aggressive environments including fluids and abrasives, these self-compensating miniature shock absorbers are the first choice where conventional dampers wear out too quickly. Use them in harsh environments where cutting, cooling or cleaning agents can attack.
Miniature Shock AbsorbersPMCN150-V4A to PMCN600-V4A
Optimum corrosion protection
Self-Compensating, Rolling Diaphragm Technology, TPU Bellow
Energy capacity 175 in-lbs/Cycle to 1,200 in-lbs/Cycle
Stroke 0.50 in to 1.00 in
Hermetically sealed and rustproof: The Protection product family PMCN is also available in a stainless steel design. This is of particular interest to the food and packaging industries.
Their main feature is the compact, totally sealed bellow between the body and the cap made of TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane). This protection safely encapsulates the ACE rolling diaphragm from the outside environment. Aggressive fluids don't stand a chance.
The PMCN range is an excellent alternative if the accessory option of the SP type air bleed collar cannot be used due to a lack of compressed air.
The PMCN range self-compensating miniature shock absorbers, produced from stainless steel, are primarily suitable for use in the food industry, but are also wherever a high-quality appearance is important e.g. in shipbuilding.
Miniature Shock Absorbers SC190 to SC925:Long stroke and soft impact
Self-Compensating, Soft-Contact
Energy capacity 225 in-lbs/Cycle to 975 in-lbs/Cycle
Stroke 0.63 in to 1.58 in
Ideal for soft damping: the SC found in the model code from the ACE product family SC190 to SC925 stands for 'soft contact'. These miniature shock absorbers manufactured from one solid piece are designed in such a way that they can be setup with a linear or a progressive braking curve. The soft damping character is thanks to the special, long strokes which produce smooth deceleration and low reaction forces.
These maintenance-free, ready-to-install hydraulic machine elements are equipped with an integrated positive stop. The use of side load adapter allows impact angles of up to 25°. Thanks to the designed overlapping effective weight ranges, these dampers cover an effective load range of 3 lbs. to 4,400 lbs! Self-compensating shock absorbers react to changing energy conditions, without adjustment.
These miniature self-compensating shock absorbers from the SC190 to SC925 product family are used in industrial, automation and machine engineering and primarily in the areas of handling and automation.
Miniature Shock Absorbers SC²25 to SC²190:Piston tube design for maximum energy absorption
Self-Compensating, Piston Tube Technology
Energy capacity 89 in-lbs/Cycle to 274 in-lbs/Cycle
Stroke 0.32 in to 0.47 in
Soft damping, but enormous capacity: The SC²25 to SC²190 series of soft contact absorbers ranges from an M10 to M14 thread size and covers effective weight ranges of 2.2 to 3,400 lbs (1 kg to 1,550 kg). All models are characterized by high energy absorption and unite piston tube technology with the diaphragm seal perfected by ACE. This enables direct installation for end position damping in pneumatic cylinders at 72 to 102 psi (5 to 7 bar) or applications where deceleration needs to take place close to the pivot point.
They are maintenance-free, have an integrated positive stop and are mountable in any position. The addition of a side load adapter allows for impact angles of up to 25°. These dampers offer soft contact deceleration where initial impact reaction forces are very low, with the advantages of self-compensation to react to changing energy conditions, without adjustment.
Thanks to their robust design and their durability, these miniature shock absorbers can be used for a wide range of applications. Designers mainly use them for pick and place systems, pneumatic rotary modules and in automation applications.
Miniature Shock Absorbers SC²300 to SC²650:Piston tube design for maximum energy absorption
Self-Compensating, Piston Tube Technology
Energy capacity 650 in-lbs/Cycle to 1,860 in-lbs/Cycle
Stroke 0.59 in to 0.91 in
Added safety with accumulator technology: The larger 'soft contact' models from the SC²300 to SC²650 are available with up to three times the energy absorption compared to similar sizes of standard shock absorbers SC190 to SC925, due to the ACE piston tube specialty. Furthermore, the membrane accumulator serves as a compensation element for the oil displaced in the shock absorber and replaces the standard use of absorber materials. This increases process safety even further.
The shock absorbers, which are perfect for rotary actuators for example, are available in progressively stepped effective weight ranges with an integrated positive stop. They are maintenance-free and ready for direct installation. The side load adapter option allows impact angles of up to 25°. They offer soft contact deceleration where initial impact reaction forces are very low, with the advantages of self-compensation to react to changing energy conditions, without adjustment.
These miniature shock absorbers offer high performance levels with a long service life and are particularly popular for material handling, mounting very close to pivots and automation tasks.
Miniature Shock Absorbers SC25-HC to SC650-HC:Miniature self compensating shocks for high-speed applications
Self-Compensating
Energy capacity 20 in-lbs/Cycle to 1200 in-lbs/Cycle
Stroke 0.16 in to 0.59 in
SC25-HC to SC650-HC high cycle shock absorbers are engineered for high-speed equipment applications. These rugged performers are ideal for the packaging industry. They offer a short stroke, quick time through stroke and quick rod-ready time. In addition, these dependable self-compensating miniatures are capable of rapid repeat strokes. The result is faster cycling for your equipment and gains in production time for you.
Self-compensating shock absorbers react to changing energy conditions, without adjustment.
These miniature, self-compensating shock absorbers provide high-speed performance and reliability in a compact footprint. Applications include: Packaging equipment, slides, rotary actuators, small and medium robotics, machine tools, pick and place operations and more.
Miniature Shock Absorbers MA30 to MA900:Stepless adjustment
Adjustable
Energy capacity 31 in-lbs/Cycle to 900 in-lbs/Cycle
Stroke 0.28 in to 1.58 in
The miniature shock absorbers from the MA30 to MA900 product family can be adjusted and precisely adapted to your requirements. For example, the MA150 displays the rolling diaphragm technology from the MC150 to MC600 family and offers all of the advantages of this technology, such as use in pressure chambers. Thanks to long strokes (including 1.57 in on the MA900) lower reaction forces result, which provide a soft damping characteristic.
All variations of these units are maintenance-free, ready-to-install machine elements and have an integrated positive stop. They provide the best service where application data changes, where the calculation parameters are not clear or where maximum flexibility in the possible usage is required.
These adjustable miniature shock absorbers from ACE can be used to precisely meet the customer's application needs and are therefore found everywhere in industrial, automation and machine engineering and many other applications.
Miniature Shock Absorbers 3/8x1:Miniature adjustable shock delivers convenience
Adjustable
Energy capacity 600 in-lbs/Cycle
Stroke 1 in
ACE Controls 3/8x1““ bore adjustable miniature shock absorber offers high energy capacity and a wide effective weight range for handling a variety of applications. A unique feature of the multi-orifice 3/8x1““ bore is the optional rear slot adjuster. Adjustment can be made by turning the front adjuster to the preferred setting, or by turning the rear slot adjuster if desired.
Available with side or rear adjustment, these 1““ bore shock absorbers provide performance and convenience in one reliable package. Applications include: Slides, material handling equipment, robotics,machine tools, pick and place systems, packaging equipment and more.
Miniature Shock Absorbers PET20 to PET27:Optimizing PET stretch blow machines
Energy capacity 500 in-lbs/Cycle
Stroke 0.68 in to 0.74 in
Optimizing PET stretch blow machines: MAXIMACE, the new PET shock absorbers from ACE, shine with longer service life compared to previous solutions and an operating time of over 20 million strokes.
They work simply and faster than other shock absorbers and are stronger at the same time. As a result, downtime is reduced and system performance and production volume are increased. This is accomplished by numerous details such as innovative aluminium outer housings for better heat dissipation, improved high temperature seals (up to approx. 225°F), a diaphragm accumulator for faster cycle times and a larger damper chamber which is filled with food-grade oil. All of this significantly contributes to reduced wear and extended service life.
These self-adjusting, specialized shock absorbers stand out in their field of PET container production due to their compactness and distinctively colored aluminium bodies.
Miniature Shock Absorbers OPT25 to OPT27:Corrosion protection and light weight
Self-Compensating
Energy capacity 930 in-lbs/Cycle
Stroke 1.00 in
Ideal for compact, efficient designs: The OPTIMUM 25 to 27 are designed for light weight and corrosion resistance.
The Anodized Aluminum outer body of each damper, produced from one solid piece, are filled with NSF H1 food-grade oil, offer a continuous thread incl. a supplied lock nut and also have an integrated positive stop. These hydraulic machine elements from ACE, are ready for immediate installation and are maintenance-free. A compact design for your specialty application, these units are environmentally friendly, offer great protection from corrosion and deliver excellent energy absorption in a lightweight package.
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