Shock Absorbing

The RB shock absorber has a specially designed orifice that compensates for varying speeds and loads to consistently decelerate loads without requiring additional adjustment. The double seal enclosure consists of a scraper and a rod seal, provides extra insurance against leakage. The RB series shock absorbers are available in six sizes and all withstand an impact speed of 16 ft/sec.

The RBQ shock absorber has a double seal enclosure that consists of a scraper and a rod seal, provides extra insurance against leakage. RBQ has a compact design and an interchangeable damper as an option. The RBQ series shock absorbers are available in five sizes and all withstand an impact speed of 3 m/sec.

When working with delicate materials such as Silicone wafers, magnetic disks, or LCD substrates, non-shock actuation must be balanced with high speed/throughput. The REA provides the features needed to allow rapid transfer with a speed of up to 300mm/sec but virtually eliminates shock impact. Integrated cushion spears allow smooth acceleration and deceleration, while also simplifying construction of the cylinder. Based on the magnetically coupled cylinder concept, the REA's resulting smooth acceleration and deceleration occurs without influence from load, speed, or even pressure fluctuations. REA is available in 5 bore sizes from 25mm to 63mm and strokes up to 1000mm

The REB series is a sine rodless cylinder, with a maximum speed of 600mm/s, available in 3 bore sizes. Model REBR, a non-integrated guide, direct mount type is capable of mounting from the top or one side. Compact, external dimensions allow the REBR to be used when space is very limited. Model REBH is an integrated guide type cylinder. The use of a linear guide facilitates a large load, large moment and high precision. The REBH is available in a one or two axis style.

High speed or high load cylinder applications frequently require additional speed and flow control devices to control the stopping of the load. SMC's RHC series features a longer cushion design which is capable of stopping heavy or high speed loads while maintaining the simplicity of a standard air cushion cylinder. This enhanced cushion allows the kinetic distance, which results in the ability to absorb up to 23.8 ft-lb of energy and operate reliably at speeds up to 118 in/sec. Even with the improved performance of the RHC, cushion adjustment remains as simple as adjusting the cushion needle valve.

Light load applications requiring quick low speed stops now have the perfect solution thanks to our new Series RJ soft type shock absorbers. Designed initially for use with our air slide table, rodless and rotary cylinder ranges, Series RJ ensures softer absorption making it ideal for small conveyors which often require soft stop performance. Fully interchangeable with our existing Series RB absorber range, this new series – with their patented spiral groove design - offer outstanding durability and a 30% reduction in cushioning time. Available in three energy absorbency options, 1, 3 and 10 (J) and stroke lengths of 6, 7 and 12mm respectively, Series RJ really is the ideal choice when soft absorption is a necessity.