The exceedingly successful TUBUS series from ACE is a perfect alternative, when masses don't need to be decelerated to an exact point. Available in more than 140 different versions, the profile dampers are used to slow down masses, particularly under extreme conditions.
They are also recommended for use if there is little installation space available. Manufactured in co-polyester elastomer, the highly resistant absorbers provide the best benefits in areas where other materials fail or where a high service life of up to 1 million cycles is required. They are affordable, compact, light and absorb energy with different damping characteristics depending on the design.
Profile Dampers from Ace Controls, Inc. Product Families
Profile Dampers TUBUS TA:Compact size and strong force absorption
Axial Damping
Energy capacity 17.7 in-lbs/Cycle to 17,825 in-lbs/Cycle
Maximum stroke 0.20 in to 1.89 in
Very efficient energy guzzlers: The TA profile dampers from the ACE TUBUS-Series are maintenance-free and ready to install. They're made of co-polyester elastomer; a material that only heats up slightly and ensures consistent damping. The TA models absorbs most of the energy at the start of the stroke.
The TA family has been specially developed for maximum energy absorption within a range of 18 in-lbs to 26,119 in-lbs. (2 Nm to 2,951 Nm). These dampers have a minimum height is thanks to the space-saving shape, with Ø 0.47““ to Ø 4.57““ (Ø 12 mm to Ø 116 mm). The dampers can be very easily and quickly installed with the provided special screw.
These compact, cost-effective dampers are ideal as end position dampers in linear axes, in toolmaking and tool machines, in hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, handling equipment and other applications.
Profile Dampers TUBUS TS:Compact size and smooth deceleration
Axial Soft Damping
Energy capacity 17.7 in-lbs/Cycle to 7,983 in-lbs/Cycle
Maximum stroke 0.28 in to 2.20 in
Energy absorption in a compact and uniform way: The TS (TUBUS soft) profile dampers are also manufactured from co-polyester elastomer. Due to the almost linear damping characteristic curve, the maintenance-free, ready-to-install components softly absorb the energy with minimum stress on the machine. Consistent damping is helped by the low temperature increase of the material during operation.
The TS product family impresses with maximum energy absorption within a range of 17.7 in-lbs to 8,549 in-lbs (2 Nm to 966 Nm) within a minimum height. The space-saving design has been implemented from Ø 0.55““ to Ø 4.21““ (Ø 14 mm to Ø 107 mm). The special screw supplied is used to simply and quickly secure the profile dampers in place.
Suitable for emergency stop and permanent applications, the cost-effective, durable TUBUS TS can be used as end position dampers in linear axes, in tool making and tool machines and in hydraulic, pneumatic and handling equipment.
Profile Dampers TUBUS TRCompact size and soft deceleration
Radial Damping
Energy capacity 10.6 in-lbs/Cycle to 1,018 in-lbs/Cycle
Maximum stroke 0.67 in to 2.36 in
For long, soft braking action: The TUBUS TR models deliver linear damping forces. These maintenance-free, ready-to-install elements are made of co-polyester elastomer, which only heats up slightly during operation and therefore provides consistent damping.
The radial loading enables a very long and soft deceleration with progressive energy reduction at the end of the stroke. The TR product family has been specially designed for maximum stroke with a minimum height, producing energy absorption per stroke extending from 10.6 in-lbs to 1,292 in-lbs. (1.2 Nm to 146 Nm). The dampers are available in compact formats of Ø 1.14““ to Ø 3.94““(Ø 29 mm to Ø 100 mm) and are supplied with a special screw for simple, quick assembly.
The TUBUS TR products are suitable as end position dampers in linear axes, in tool making and tool machines, in hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, handling equipment and other applications.
Profile Dampers TUBUS TR-HCompact size with soft deceleration and high energy absorption
Radial Damping, Hard Version
Energy capacity 23.9 in-lbs/Cycle to 2,567 in-lbs/Cycle
Maximum stroke 0.59 in to 2.20 in
Harder mixture of materials for higher energy absorption: The maintenance-free and ready-to-install TR-H profile dampers, are stressed radially in the same way as the basic TR model. With almost the same dimensions, they also decelerate with a very long and soft action. The harder co-polyester elastomer mixture leads to significantly high energy absorption of 23.9 in-lbs to 3,779 in-lbs (2.7 Nm to 427 Nm) in these models. The supplied special screw makes them easy to mount.
The TR-H product family is space-saving with dimensions of Ø 1.18““ to Ø 4.02““ (Ø 30 mm to Ø 102 mm). It complements the TUBUS range between the progressive TR and almost linear TS models. Users are therefore provided with a full range of deceleration curves within the ACE TUBUS family.
The TUBUS TR-H products are suitable end position dampers in linear axes, in tool making and tool machines and in hydraulic, pneumatic and handling equipment as well as other applications.
Profile Dampers TUBUS TR-LPowerhouse in long body length
Radial Damping, Long Version
Energy capacity 63.7 in-lbs/Cycle to 68,151 in-lbs/Cycle
Maximum stroke 0.67 in to 4.25 in
Designed for applications with long and soft deceleration: The ACE TUBUS range TR-L radial tube dampers are maintenance-free, ready-to-install elements made of co-polyester elastomer.
Their radial load offers designers a very long and soft deceleration with a progressive reduction in energy at the end of the stroke. The TR-L range has been specially developed for a maximum stroke with a minimum height and a range of 63.7 in-lbs to 95,411 in-lbs (7.2 Nm to 10,780 Nm). The absorption capacity is dependent on the length of the selected tube damper. These models are available in sizes between Ø 1.14““ and Ø 46.77““. (Ø 29 mm and Ø 188 mm).
The TUBUS TR-L is used where impact or collision protection is necessary along a straight line e.g. on shovels in mining equipment, loading and lifting devices, dock systems in shipbuilding or luggage and transport belts.
Profile Dampers TUBUS TR-HDCompact powerhouse in solid material
Radial Damping, Heavy Duty Version
Energy capacity 3,585 in-lbs/Cycle to 104,793 in-lbs/Cycle
Maximum stroke 0.47 in to 1.73 in
Impact and collision protection: The TR-HD profile dampers are stressed in the same way as the basic model TR but offer a higher force and energy absorption with a shorter damping distance thanks to the solid design. Different damping characteristic curves can be achieved with two different co-polyester elastomer hardness levels. The slightly oval (bi-concave) shape also ensures a softer force intake.
This product family absorbs a lot of energy despite the low height: a range of 3,585 in-lbs to 104,793 in-lbs (405 Nm to 11,840 Nm) is progressively covered by strokes of 0.47““ to 1.73““ (12 mm to 44 mm). Delivered with two included screws, the damper can be easily and quickly installed both horizontally or vertically. The drill hole distance can be adapted if required.
These dampers are used in agricultural technology and on shovels or break joints on construction machines as well as on loading and lifting or similar equipment.
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