Minimum dimensions
Record thread, stroke, extended and compressed length, body diameter, rod-end form, wrench flats and stop position.
Replacement selection guide
Industrial shock absorber datasheets, dimensions, drawings and CAD
Use product pages for current EKD specifications. For a competitor replacement, attach the original data sheet, dimensional drawing or CAD file so reference points and mounting interfaces can be compared.
Documents
A PDF drawing is normally enough for first review. STEP or other CAD data should be treated as geometry evidence, not proof of performance equivalence.
Continue the assessment
A model-number recommendation is a shortlist. EKD confirms the actual operating and installation conditions before ordering.