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1 ACTUATORS ACT-10 For further information www.norgren.com Explanation of Decel-Air Cushion: Norgren's Decel Cushioned cylinder was designed for applications where high velocity, low mass, material transfer or machine function is required, and where the kinetic energy to be absorbed during cushioning exceeds the parameters of our standard Series EA or EJ air cylinders equipped with non-adjustable or adjustable cushions. Decel cushions employ longer-than-standard air cushions to assist our Impact Dampening Piston Seal. Why does our Decel-Air Cushion work? The extra cushion length of the Decel cushioned cylinder provides an additional deceleration capability to slow the cylinder's moving mass to a point where the positive cushioning effect of our Impact Dampening Piston Seals can perform the final cushioning. Norgren's Decel-Air Cushioned Cylinders Versus Cylinder Mounted Shock Absorbers The first extensive evaluation of pneumatic cylinder cushion performance was undertaken by the Mechanical Engineering Department of The Ohio State University. The test was conducted on 2-1/2" bore, 12" stroke. The OSU tests found the Decel Cushioned cylinders absorbed almost three times as much kinetic energy with a lower level of peak cushion as a standard Ecology seal configured cylinder. Because air is compressible and is exhausted out of the cylinder each cycle, the internal heat buildup is minimized. The "Maximum Inch Pounds Per Hour" rating which is essential in determining the effectiveness of shock absorber performance is not needed to judge Decel cushion performance. The test indicated that Norgren Decel-Air Cushioned cylinders could prove to be superior to a hydralic shock absorber assisted cylinder for high cycle, high velocity applications with light to moderate loading (precisely the area where most severe cylinder applications exist). The cycle rates and the cushioning times of the Decel-Air Cushioned cylinders and the hydraulic shock absorber assisted cylinders were comparable.* Decel-Air Cushioned cylinders are also less costly than shock absorber mounted cylinders and are self-contained units. *For comparative evaluation, a well-known hydraulic shock absorber was chosen. The OSU tests showed a smooth shock-absorbing operation was achieved at very low velocities using the shock absorbers, but at comparable Decel Cushion cylinder velocities, a high mechanical impact took place on the shock absorber mounted cylinder. Potential Decel-Air Cushion Applications 1. Conveyors & Material Handling Equipment 2. Transfer Machines & Shuttle Tables 3. Packaging Machinery 4. Foundry Equipment 5. Automatic Gate Opening & Closing Decel-Air Cushioned Cylinder Eliminates the need for shock absorbers on air cylinder applications. Ultra Cushion Seals are made of nitrile* captured within a precision machined groove. The seal's linear and radial "float" eliminates misalignment and provides exceptionally fast "out of cushion" stroke reversal. *Nitrile seals on the 5/8" and 1" rod diameter. For rod sizes 1-3/8" and larger urethane seals are standard. Extra cushion sleeve and stud length for longer deceleration Decel-Air Cushion Spacer Block allows for extra cushion length and longer deceleration Impact Dampening "Ecology" Piston Seals absorb final impact and provide end of stroke cushioning assistance. Adjustable steel needle design has fine thread metering and is positively captured to prevent needle ejection during adjustment. NFPA Aluminum & Steel Cylinders Alternate cushion needle design may be used.