Maximum force on a linear damper?
Maximum force on a linear damper?
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I am looking at this damper on mcmaster (http://www.mcmaster.com/#6521k73/=rtyy6p) which has a maximum force of 100lbs. Does anyone know what this indicates? Does it require 100lbs. to move the rod? I am not sure how to quantify how much resistance the damper will provide. It has all the dimensions I need but it isn't adjustable so I want to make sure I know what I'm getting.





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RE: Maximum force on a linear damper?
So this thing isn't technically a damper.
Most likely it's a gas spring with a (nearly) constant force.
You'll need to find a proper technical data sheet for the thing to really understand what it does.
RE: Maximum force on a linear damper?
an optional extra is a fixed resistance which implies exactly that.
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RE: Maximum force on a linear damper?
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RE: Maximum force on a linear damper?
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RE: Maximum force on a linear damper?
1) Static load - minimum force required to overcome static friction
2) Extension force vs Extension speed
3) Retraction force vs Retraction speed
4) Variations in the above characteristics vs Temperature
5) Side load capacity at maximum retraction force
6) Torsion resistance, static and dynamic, for rod turning in cylinder
7) Degrees of swivel of the ball joints
8) An explanation of why the detail ball picture shows left hand threads
If any of the above are important, McMaster-Carr is often willing to give out OEM contact information.