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Application-led guidance for conveyors, packaging machines, rotary tables, cylinders and heavy equipment.

1application research

Shock Absorbers for Servo-Driven Axes and Robot Transfer Units

How to specify mechanical energy absorption for servo-driven slides, robot transfer units and automated handling axes.

How do I select a shock absorber for a servo-driven axis?
Should a robot transfer unit have a mechanical energy absorber?
What happens if a servo axis reaches its mechanical end stop?
2application research

High-Cycle Shock Absorbers for Warehouse Sortation Systems

How to assess repeated deceleration in sorter diverts, pop-up transfers and automated distribution-center stops.

How do I choose a shock absorber for a sorter divert?
What causes shock absorbers to overheat in warehouse automation?
How should cycle rate be checked for transfer and sortation stops?
3application research

Shock Absorbers for Battery Module and Pack Transfer Equipment

A selection checklist for controlled stops in battery module, pack and fixture transfer equipment where payload and process equipment can change.

How do I select a shock absorber for battery module transfer equipment?
What should be checked for battery pack pallet stops?
Why do fixture changes affect shock absorber sizing?
4application research

Shock Absorbers for Conveyor Stops and Transfer Systems

How to review stopping duty in pallet transfer, roller conveyor and material-handling stations before selecting an absorber.

How do I choose a shock absorber for a conveyor stop?
What data is needed for a pallet transfer stop?
Why do conveyor stops wear out faster than expected?
5application research

Heavy Duty Buffers for Cranes, Rails and Large Moving Structures

A selection framework for large moving masses where buffer travel, mounting structure and safety conditions are as important as energy.

How do I select a buffer for a crane or rail stop?
What information is needed for heavy duty buffer sizing?
Why is buffer stroke important for large moving structures?
6application research

Shock Absorber Selection for Pneumatic Cylinder End Stops

How to review cylinder-driven stops where thrust force continues during absorber compression.

How do I select a shock absorber for a pneumatic cylinder?
Should cylinder thrust force be included in shock absorber sizing?
Why does a cylinder end stop need more than mass and velocity?
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