Rotary Dampers....

For Smooth Motion And That Touch Of Quality

ACE Controls Inc.

World leader in decelerationtechnology
ISO 9001Certified 08/01
 Rotary Dampers

ACEControls, Inc. offers a world classrange of compact rotarydampers that enableproductsto

functionwithasmoothmechanicalmotion,resultingin that touchofquality. IncorporationofACE's
reliabledampers canprotect delicateelectronics andextendthelifeofyourproductbyhelping to
prevent lidandaccess panel closuredamage. Inaddition, superior noisesuppression is obtained
asadirectresultofthesmoothflowingmotionprovided byACE's dependable rotary dampers.

In today'sliability consciousworlditpaystoincorporateelementsintoyourproductdesignthat
reduce your chancesofliabilitylitigation. ACE's rotary dampers can help make your productsafer
for today's discerning, safety consciousconsumers.

Allrotarymotion controlmodelsareavailablewithdampinginboth directions ofrotation(RT

models). Alternatively, certainmodelsizes(C2,D2,F1)areavailablewiththe option ofunidirec-
tional damping, i.e. damping action only in a clockwise orcounterclockwise rotationandfreetravel
inthe opposite rotation (RN models). This is achievedbymeansofaninternalonewayclutchon
the output shaft.

If your application callsforlocking in bothdirectionsofmotion,theversatileACEControls(A1/B1)

bi-directionallockingseries ofrotarydamperscanbe added toenhancethefunctionality of your
new product design.

GENERALSPECIFICATIONSON ALLROTARY DAMPERS

Maximum Nominal Operating Storage
CycleRate TorqueRating Temperature Temperature
10Cycles Measuredat 0 0
32 - 1 2 2 F
0 0
-4 - 1 4 0 F
0
perminute 20 rpm & 7 3 F 0 0
(0 - 5 0 C )
0 0
(-20 - 6 0 C )

CONVERSIONS
Physical Quantity Divide By To Obtain Temperature
Torque gf cm 72 inoz
TF = 3 2 + ( 9 / 5 ) TC
Torque gf cm 1152 inlb
Torque kgfcm 1.152 inlb TC = (5/9) (TF - 32)
Length mm 25.4 in
Length cm 2.54 in
Where:
AngularVelocity deg/s 6 rpm TF = Temperature 0Fahrenheit
AngularVelocity deg/s 57.30 rad/s
AngularVelocity rpm 9.55 rad/s TC = Temperature 0 Celsius

MOUNTINGS TOAVOID
Rotarydampersare designed for controllingrotary and linearmotion. Shownbelowareexamples
of mountingsthat should beavoided.

sideload end loading angular misalignment

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 Rotary Damper Applications

Indicates rotarydamperlocations. 2
 E2 Series

Applications include: computerdisk drives, CD playersand

instrumentationequipment.

Gear Specification inch/(mm)

Type StandardSpurGear
ToothProfile Involute(Full)
Module 0.024(0.6)
PressureAngle 20 Degrees
NumberofTeeth 10
PitchCircleDiameter 0.236(6.0)

RelationshipBetweenTorqueandTemperature
E2Dimensions 20rpm
inches (mm) inoz (gfcm)
0.7
50

0.079 0.096 40
(2) 0.5
(2.45) 0.083
(2.1) 400
30
0.083
(2.1) 0.3 300
20
0.236 200
(6)
0.041 10 100
0.1
(1.05)
0.102 0

(2.6) 0 10 20 30 40 50 C
32 50 70 90 110 130 0F

RelationshipBetweenTorqueandrpm's
0 0
73F(23C)
0.394
(10) inoz (gfcm)
0.283 0.098 0.118 1.0 80
(7.2) (2.5) (3) 400
70
60
0.236 0.8 300
(6) 50
0.6
40
200
0.551 0.059 0.098 30
(14) (1.5) (2.5) 0.4
20 100
0.748
(19) 0.2 10

3 5 10 20 30 40 50 rpm

ORDERINGINFORMATION

RT E2 100 G1

ControlType Series Direction TorqueCode Gear

RT = T w o W a y E2 Blank=TwoWay inoz/(gfcm) G1=WithGear
100=0.14(10) Blank=WithoutGear
200=0.28(20)
300=0.42(30)
400=0.56(40)

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 G2 Series

Applications include: audiocassettedooron a tapedeck

andautomobileashtrays.

Gear Specification inch/(mm)

Type StandardSpurGear
ToothProfile Involute(Full)
Module 0.020(.5)
PressureAngle 20 Degrees
NumberofTeeth 14
PitchCircleDiameter 0.276(7.0)

RelationshipBetweenTorqueandTemperature
G2Dimensions 20rpm
inches (mm) inoz (gfcm)
2.0 140

0.142 120
(3.6) 1.5
0.083 100
0.083 (2.1)
(2.1)
80
1.0 101
0.276
60
(7) 600
40
0.5 450
0.041 300
(1.05) 20
200
0
0.102 0 10 20 30 40 50 C
(2.6) 0.98 32 50 70 90 110 130 0F
(2.5)
RelationshipBetweenTorqueandrpm's
0 0
73F(23C)
0.591
(15) inoz (gfcm)
0.315 0.098
(8) (2.5) 200
101
2.4
0.260 160
(6.6)
1.6 120 600
450
0.748 0.087 0.114 80
(19) (2.2) (2.9) 300
0.8
0.945 200
40
(24)

3 5 10 20 30 40 50 rpm

ORDERINGINFORMATION

RT G2 200 G1

ControlType Series Direction TorqueCode Gear

RT = T w o W a y G2 Blank=TwoWay inoz/(gfcm) G1=WithGear
200=0.28(20) Blank=WithoutGear
300=0.42(30)
450=0.63(45)
600=0.83(60)
101=1.39(100)
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 C2 Series

Applications include: VCR loading mechanisms, glovebox

doorsandinstrumentationequipment.

Gear Specification inch/(mm)

Type StandardSpurGear
ToothProfile Involute(Full)
Module 0.031(0.8)
PressureAngle 20 Degrees
NumberofTeeth 11
PitchCircleDiameter 0.346(8.8)

RelationshipBetweenTorqueandTemperature
C2 Dimensions 20rpm
inches (mm) inoz (gfcm)

0.157 6
400
(4) 0.063
(1.6)
300
4 301
0.020
(0.5) 0.315
(8) 200
201
2
100
0.079 0.126
(2) (3.2)
0.138
(3.5) 0 10 20 30 40 50 0
C
32 50 70 90 110 130 0F

0.591 RelationshipBetweenTorqueandrpm's
(15) 0.409 0 0
73F(23C)
(10.4)
inoz (gfcm)
0.177 600
(4.5) 8
301
0.551 500
(14) 6
0.335 400
(8.5) 201
300
4
0.827 0.059 200
(21) (1.5) 2
1.083 100
(27.5)
0 10 20 30 40 50 rpm

ORDERINGINFORMATION

RT C2 R 201 G1

ControlType Series Direction TorqueCode Gear

RN=OneWay C2 R = Clockwise inoz/(gfcm) G1=WithGear
RT = T w o W a y L=Counterclockwise 201=2.78(200) Blank=WithoutGear
Blank=TwoWay 301=4.17(300)

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 D2 Series

Applications include: windowshades,slidingclosetdoors,

printercoversandpapertraysforcopymachines.

Gear Specification inch/(mm)

Type ModifiedSpurGear
ToothProfile Involute(Full)
Module 0.039(1.0)
PressureAngle 20 Degrees
NumberofTeeth 12
PitchCircleDiameter 0.472(12.0)

RelationshipBetweenTorqueandTemperature
D2 Dimensions 20rpm
inches (mm) inoz (gfcm)
30
2000
0.157
(4)
1500
20
0.197 152
(5)
1000
102
10
500
501
0.165
(4.2)
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 C
0.197 32 50 70 90 110 130 0F
(5)
RelationshipBetweenTorqueandrpm's
0 0
0.984 73F(23C)
(25)
inoz (gfcm)
0.197
0.581 (5) 0.236 30 152
(14.75) (6) 2000
102
0.748 1500
20
(19)

1000 501
10
1.575 0.079 500
(40) (2)
1.969
(50)
0 10 20 30 40 50 rpm

ORDERINGINFORMATION

RT D2 R 501 G1

ControlType Series Direction TorqueCode Gear

RN=OneWay D2 R = Clockwise inoz/(gfcm) G1=WithGear
RT = T w o W a y L=Counterclockwise 501=6.94(500) Blank=WithoutGear
Blank=TwoWay 102=13.89(1000)
152=20.83(1500)

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 F1 Series

Applications include: copy machinelids,diningroomtable

foldingextensions.

RelationshipBetweenTorqueandTemperature
F1Dimensions 20rpm
inches (mm) inlb (kgfcm)
0.217 0.197
(5.5) 24 28
(5)
24
18 20
0.394 1.850 203
(10) (47) 16
12
12
1.417
0.472 (36) 8
(12) 6
4

0 10 20 30 40 50 0
C
1.417
(36) 32 50 70 90 110 130 0F
0.205
1.850 (5.2)
(47) RelationshipBetweenTorqueandrpm's
0 0
1.575 73F(23C)
(40) 0.236 0.394 inlb (kgfcm)
(6) (10) 203
0.197 28
(5) 30

0.276 21 24
(7)

18
1.654 14
(42) 12
1.102
0.197 (28)
7
(5) 6

3 5 10 20 30 40 50 rpm

ORDERINGINFORMATION

RT F1 R 203

ControlType Series Direction TorqueCode

RN=OneWay F1 R = Clockwise inlb/(kgfcm)
RT = T w o W a y L=Counterclockwise 203=17.36(20)
Blank=TwoWay

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 Rotary Dampers

SELECTION PROCEDURE E2,G2,C2,D2,&F1SERIES

1.) Determinethetorque aboutthepivotpointforyourapplication. Also, determine a desired

angular velocity for the pivotingobject. (Seeexamplebelow.)

2.) From the catalogpagesintheOrderingInformationsection(pages3thru 7), choose a rotary

damper that provides the closest torque towhatwascalculatedinstep 1.

3.) On the catalogpageofthemodelselected,look at thetorquevsrpmgraphtodeterminethe

rotation speedusingthe selected damper.

4.) Ifthespeedistoofastforyourrequirement,selectthenexthighertorquedamper. Ifthe

speedistooslow,selectthe nextlower torquedamper.

5.) Develop a part number fromtheOrdering Informationtableonthecatalogpage of thedamper

selected.

6.) If a satisfactorymodel cannot be found, contactACEapplications engineeringat

1-800-521-3320todiscussacustommodelforyourapplication.

TORQUE CALCULATION EXAMPLE

L L = Length from pivot t o t h e e n d o f t h e l i d

θ = Angle between thelidandhorizontal
W = Free weight ofthelid

To calculate the torqueaboutthe pivot point for the lidpictured above use the followingformula:
T = (L/2) x ( W ) x ( C o s θ)
Where:
T = Torque
L/2 = 1/2thelengthofthelidfromthepivottotheend(centerofgravity)
W = Freeweightofthelid(actualweightoflid)
θ =Anglebetweenthelidandhorizontal
Note: asthelidcloses, θ decreases andthe torque increases.

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 A1 and B1 Locking Series

Applications include: briefcases,displaylids,furnituredoors,oranysmallpanelthatwouldbenefitfrombeinglocked

against rotation.

RL-A1-202 RL-B1-502
inches (mm) inches (mm)

0.197 0.197
(5) (5)

0.165 0.165
(4.2) (4.2)

0.866 0.866
(22) (22)
0.236 0.236
(6) (6)
0.157 0.157
(4) (4)
0.197 0.236
(5) (6)

0.197 0.236
(5) (6)
1.457
(37)
0.945 1.220
0.709 (24) (31)
(18)

1.575 1.575
(40) 0.118 (40) 0.197
1.969 (3) 1.969 (5)
(50) (50)

ORDERINGINFORMATION
RL A1 202 RL B1 502

ControlType Series TorqueCode ControlType Series TorqueCode

RL=Bi-Directional A1 inlb/(kgfcm) RL=Bi-Directional B1 inlb/(kgfcm)
Locking 202=1.74(2.0) Locking 502=4.34(5.0)

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 A1 and B1 Locking Series

OPERATIONOFA1/B1BI-DIRECTIONALLOCKINGSERIES

Lock Free Lock Free Free Lock Free Lock

Load Load

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4

In Figure 1 freemovement isavailable in the counterclockwise directionandtheunitislocked
against movement inthe clockwise direction.

In Figure2aloadexceedingtheratedtorque of thelocking mechanism is applied in the clockwise

directionandthelockfunctioniscancelled.

In Figure 3 freemovement isnowavailableintheclockwisedirectionbutis lockedagainst

movement inthe counterclockwisedirection.

In Figure4aloadexceedingtheratedtorque of thelocking mechanism is applied in the counter-

clockwisedirection andthe lock functioniscancelled. The damperhas returned toitsoriginalstate
inFigure 1.

SELECTION PROCEDUREA1/BISERIES

1.) Determine the torqueaboutthepivotpointforyourapplication.

2.) Fromthecatalog page in theOrderingInformationsection, select a model whichhasahigher

torqueratingthanwhatwascalculated in step1,above.

3.) Thedifference between thetorquedetermined in step 1 and thetorquerating ofthemodel

selected in step 2 is theexternalloadthatmustbeappliedto cancelthelockingfunction.
If thisdifference is too small selecta model with a higher torque rating. Ifthis differenceis
toolarge,selectamodelwithalowertorquerating.

4.) Develop a part number from the OrderingInformation table onthe specificationpage.

5.) If a satisfactory model cannot befound contactACEapplicationsengineeringat

1-800-521-3320 to discuss a custom model for your application.

ACE Controls isfocusedoncontinuousimprovement. Wethereforereservetherighttochangemodels,dimensionsor

specificationswithoutnoticeorobligation.

ACE Controls,Inc. 2001. Noportionofthiscatalog,exceptwherespecified,maybereproducedwithoutACEControl's

writtenpermission.

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 Custom Rotary Dampers

SelectedCustomRotaryDampers ToiletSeatWithRotaryDampers
ACEControls,Inc.offersauniquelineofcustomrotarydampersforapplica- Automatic loweringoftheseatandcoverofthe
tions thatrequiredampingaboveandbeyondthefunctionalrangesofour toiletseatpicturedaboveisadirectresultofthe
standardproductline. Thesedurabledampersaredesignedtocontrolone incorporationofrotarydampers. Thiscontem-
way or twowayrotarymotion. porarydesigncontrolstheloweringvelocity,
resultinginimprovedsafetycharacteristicsand
Typicalapplicationswouldincludedampingforfurniturelidsandleafs,auto- suppressedcontactnoises.
motiveseats,aswellasindustrialsafetycoversandmachineguards.

Theunitspicturedaboveareintendedtodepictarangeofcustomdampers
thathavebeenproducedtomeetuniquecustomerrequirements. Custom
toolingchargeswereincurredbycustomersinordertoproduceeachofthe
dampersshown.

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Decelerateloads,preventimpactdamage,dampennoiseandincreasecycle
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anddependablesafety lineofstackercraneshocks,aswellascraneandheavy
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andsolveshock-relatedproblemsmoreefficientlyandeffectivelythanany
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ACEControlsoffersadurablelineofgasspringsandhydraulicdampers. ACE
gasspringsprovidecontrolledmotionforlids,panels,machineguards,etc.
ACEhydraulicdampersareself-containedsealedunitsthatareavailablewith
strokelengthsupto31.50inches(800mm).

APPLICATIONSASSISTANCE -Ifyourequiremoreinformation,callthe
ApplicationsHotlineat1-800-521-3320. Inaddition,ACEofficesand
distributorsarelocatedinover100citiesworldwidetohelpprovide
ACEControlsInc.
Worldleaderindecelerationtechnology
ISO9001Certified
4/01
applicationssolutions. Foradistributornearyourlocation,visittheACE
w e b siteatwww.acecontrols.com.

ACEControlsInc.
Worldleaderindecelerationtechnology

23435IndustrialParkDrive FarmingtonHills,MI48335 Phone:800-521-3320 Phone:248-476-0213 Fax:248-476-2470

E-mail:shocks@acecontrols.com www.acecontrols.com

CatalogNo.200-0032 R0801.10,000