How EKD candidates are shortlisted
Published energy per cycle, hourly duty, stroke, velocity and force are checked first. Mounting thread, total length, stop geometry and environmental requirements are then treated as separate confirmation items.
Brand replacement research
SMC RB shock absorber replacement options
The SMC RB series pages below use official catalog energy, stroke, frequency, thrust and thread data. The EKD candidate is a performance shortlist, not a drop-in mounting claim.
Available model comparisons
What to send for a final check
Send the full model code, nameplate or drawing, moving mass, impact velocity, drive force, cycles per hour, installation position and temperature. A model-family similarity alone is not a replacement approval.
Continue the assessment
A published comparison is a shortlist. EKD confirms the remaining application and installation conditions before ordering.